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Robert Pattinson has auditioned for James Bond – and finally the 007 race is interesting | Sian Cain

Headline via The Guardian · first report 9 Nov, 10:59 IST, latest 9 Nov, 10:59 IST

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First report9 Nov, 10:59 IST
Latest report9 Nov, 10:59 IST
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Hollywood’s weirdest man has entered the fray and the casting decision that has dragged on and on suddenly feels exciting for the first timeWhy does anyone want to play James Bond? The franchise seems to spit out its leads, leaving them wrecked and…

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