“First American James Bond” - Pete Davidson Makes a Bold Claim Before Naming His Pick for 007
Pete Davidson joked that he would become the first American James Bond, then handed his vote to Nicholas Hoult. The moment arrived at a premiere, where rumors were louder than the red carpet music. Casting talk around 007 has been simmering for months, and every actor with decent cheekbones has been dragged into the guessing game. Davidson simply decided to play along, and the results were funny.
While the internet argues over who deserves the tuxedo, one comedian decided to audition live on camera, accent optional and credentials missing.
Pete Davidson throws his name into the James Bond hat
Pete Davidson called himself the first American James Bond, then passed the job to Nicholas Hoult. The moment happened at the New York premiere of How to Rob a Bank. A host raised the casting rumors on camera. Hoult stood right beside him.
“It’s going to be me. Plot twist, I will be the first American James Bond,” he said to E! News.
He then added, “No, if anyone should get it, it’s this guy next to me. We’re all rooting for him. He’s the best guy for the job.”
The chat with E! News mattered because the rumors about Hoult are reportedly real. Multiple outlets, including Deadline, Variety and CNN, have said he screen-tested for Bond 26 at Amazon MGM. Robert Pattinson, Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are said to have tested as well. Some sources expect a decision before Thanksgiving, but nothing is confirmed. How to Rob a Bank, starring Davidson and Hoult, reaches theaters on November 13, 2026.
While the studio stays silent, Hoult has quietly collected a loud cheering section across Hollywood.
Nicholas Hoult has Hollywood cheering for James Bond
Nicholas Hoult has plenty of famous backers, and Pete Davidson is only one of them. Director David Leitch told Variety at the same premiere that Hoult is among the finest actors of his generation and would make an amazing Bond. Frank Grillo spoke up in May 2026, saying while wrapping Man of Tomorrow that skipping Hoult would be a major mistake. Fans have campaigned for years, though one recent poll from The Celebrity Post put support at 48%.
Hoult is British, 36 and around six foot two, with a look that moves from polished to dangerous in a tailored suit. His range runs from the wit of The Great to the chill of The Menu and the physical grit of Mad Max: Fury Road. X-Men and Superman prove he can carry a franchise. Pete Davidson may not become the first American Bond, but he made a fine hype man for the British contender.
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
