Robert Pattinson among latest stars to audition for James Bond role

The Age (Australia) and Irish Independent describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedNicholas Hoult also screen-tested for part of iconic British spy 007, with decision expected before Christmas.

What changedThe left frames it as "Robert Pattinson emerges as late contender to play James Bond". The center frames it as "Robert Pattinson emerges as late contender to play James Bond".

ConfidenceMedium. 3+ sources across at least two bias buckets with comparable news formats.

Archive healthLive match · 4 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Robert Pattinson emerges as late contender to play James Bond". The center frames it as "Robert Pattinson emerges as late contender to play James Bond".

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Nov 7, 8:10 PM: Irish Independent joined the source map.

Nov 7, 9:09 PM: Vanity Fair joined the source map.

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Center ·News report

Irish Independent4h ago

Robert Pattinson among latest stars to audition for James Bond role

Nicholas Hoult also screen-tested for part of iconic British spy 007, with decision expected before Christmas

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Center ·News report

The Sydney Morning Herald49m ago

Robert Pattinson emerges as late contender to play James Bond

The fiercely contested race for the next face of the James Bond franchise is heating up, with three actors reportedly being added to the mix.

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The Age (Australia)49m ago

Robert Pattinson emerges as late contender to play James Bond

The fiercely contested race for the next face of the James Bond franchise is heating up, with three actors reportedly being added to the mix.

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Vanity Fair3h ago

Will Josh O’Connor Be The Next James Bond?

British tabloid The Sun claims Challengers star Josh O’Connor has been cast as the newest James Bond.

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