British actor Nicholas Hoult has revealed that he has moved his family back to the UK, settling in north London as speculation continues over who will replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond.
The 36-year-old actor, who is reportedly among five candidates to have undergone screen tests for the iconic 007 role, had previously been based in California with his wife, American model Bryana Holly, 33, and their four children.
Hoult confirmed the family’s relocation during an appearance on the Therapuss podcast with Jake Shane on Thursday, explaining that they are now living in the British capital.
“We’re in London now. Since we moved to London, I’ve been doing 20,000 steps a day,” he said, explaining that much of the walking comes from taking his children to school and other family activities.
Hoult Reveals His New Football Allegiance
During the podcast conversation, Hoult was also asked which football club he supports.
The actor, who grew up near Reading, revealed that he now supports Arsenal following his return to north London.
“Arsenal now. I grew up near Reading,” he said.
He further explained that his children had been asking which team they should support.
“But we’re living in North London. So now we’re back, and I’m like, my boys are like, what team should we support? I’m like, you guys can support Arsenal,” he added.
Hoult did not reveal exactly when the family moved back to Britain.
Family Previously Based in California
Hoult and Holly had spent much of their family life in California, particularly around Long Beach, where Holly has relatives.
In an interview last year, the actor discussed their living arrangements and explained that his wife’s family connections influenced where they settled.
“My wife’s family are from down that way,” he said.
He explained that whenever he travelled for work, Holly would spend time closer to her relatives.
The actor added that as their children approached school age, he questioned why they continued living in Los Angeles and suggested relocating closer to his wife’s family.
The move back to Britain follows the sale of Hoult’s Hollywood Hills property in June.
The house was reportedly sold for $2.2 million (£1.6 million), having been purchased for $2.33 million in 2018.
Actor Reportedly Among Five Bond Contenders
Hoult’s relocation comes as the search for Daniel Craig’s successor reportedly enters its final stages.
The actor is said to be one of five performers who recently participated in screen tests for the role of James Bond.
The other reported contenders are Robert Pattinson, 40, Jack Lowden, 36, Callum Turner, 36, and Josh O’Connor, 36.
Craig, 58, ended his time as the legendary British secret agent with the release of No Time to Die in 2021.
Although Hoult has not publicly addressed the speculation surrounding his possible casting, his return to Britain has attracted attention given that the next instalment of the franchise is expected to be filmed in the country.
Next James Bond Film to Be Shot in Britain
The upcoming James Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, whose previous projects include Dune and Blade Runner 2049.
The screenplay is being written by Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders.
Producer Amy Pascal has indicated that production will take place in Britain, although the specific filming locations have not yet been confirmed.
Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, approximately an hour’s drive from Hoult’s new north London home, has served as a major production base for the franchise.
The studio has hosted 23 of the previous 25 Bond films and is home to the famous Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage.
Amazon MGM Studios has yet to officially announce who will take over the role from Craig.
Hoult Confirms He Is Now a Father of Four
The relocation revelation also follows news about an addition to Hoult and Holly’s family.
Last week, his How to Rob a Bank co-star Pete Davidson revealed that the couple had quietly welcomed twins.
Davidson, 32, described Hoult as a “great dad” and referred to him as a father of four, with the actor subsequently confirming that he now has four children.
The couple, who have been together since 2016, previously had a seven-year-old son named Joaquin and another child, aged four, whose name they have kept private.
Despite their relatively private family life, the couple’s recent move and the news of their growing family have brought renewed attention to their personal circumstances.
Actor Admits He Still Wants to Prove Himself
During his appearance on the Therapuss podcast, Hoult also discussed his career and admitted that he continues to feel the need to demonstrate his abilities as an actor despite his success in Hollywood.
The actor, who portrays Lex Luthor in the Superman films, reflected on his longstanding desire to prove his talent.
“I’ve always felt like this thing of, like, oh, I’ve got to prove to someone that I’m a good actor, or that I can do this,” he said.
He explained that he had recently questioned what would finally make him feel that he had achieved enough recognition.
“And then I was thinking the other day, I was like, why are you still… What is that? What will be enough? Like, an award? Probably an award,” he added.
