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James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli revealed they are reinventing 007 for the next chapter and “haven’t even begun” to modernize the franchise, The Guardian reported. Broccoli said that the world has changed in the 20 years since Daniel Craig was announced as the sixth Bond, so the next film should reflect that as well. ‘Bond […]

In a thrilling new trailer released to commemorate James Bond Day, Brian Cox takes center stage in the upcoming Prime Video reality series, “007: Road to a Million.” This gripping competition puts the fate of nine pairs of aspiring James Bonds in the hands of Cox. He will offer them the chance to claim a […]

Martin Campbell, director of Casino Royale, had one major concern regarding Daniel Craig’s James Bond 007 debut. Speaking to the Express UK (via Variety), Campbell said that he worried Craig wasn’t “sexy” enough to play James Bond. “My only reticence with Daniel…he was really a superb actor, there’s no doubt about that,” he said. “It […]

Music mogul and philanthropist Jay-Z is gearing up for a high-stakes, James Bond-inspired charity blackjack tournament to support his REFORM Alliance. The exclusive event, named “Casino Royale,” boasts a $1 million prize pool and will be emceed by comedian Kevin Hart. The guest list includes a star-studded lineup, with Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Travis […]

David Dastmalchian, MCU and DCU veteran and Oppenheimer star, has revealed that he wants to play a James Bond villain in an upcoming 007 film. Speaking to /Film prior to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes about his latest film, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Dastmalchian followed up on previous comments made to the outlet […]

Christopher Nolan is an acclaimed director with his latest film, Oppenheimer, set to hit theaters this weekend amid the “Barbenheimer” hype. While the director has dipped his toe into the DC/Batman world, he may have his eyes set on another iconic franchise: James Bond. Speaking to Josh Horowitz in anticipation of Oppenheimer, Nolan had a […]

Idris Elba was interested in playing 007 in the latest installment of the James Bond franchise. Back in the 2021 production of the film, it starred Daniel Craig, but it could have been Elba. However, Elba admitted he lost interest after it became about race, per People. During an interview with Sean Hayes on his […]

In a recent interview with Express UK, director Martin Campbell revealed that Henry Cavill could have been James Bond if Daniel Craig had not landed the role in the franchise reboot of Casino Royale in 2006. Campbell praised Cavill’s audition, stating that he looked great and delivered tremendous acting. However, the director noted that Cavill […]

Daisy Ridley made headlines last month by joining the cast of an upcoming Star Wars film, but before that happens, the actress has landed a new role in a film from former James Bond director, Martin Campbell. Deadline exclusively reported that Ridley will lead a new action-thriller from Campbell, Cleaner. The film, which is set […]

Daniel Craig made his final curtain call as James Bond in 2021’s No Time to Die, and the franchise is still looking for a new 007 for its next set of films. Perhaps a new name can be thrown into the hat: Jennifer Lopez. J.Lo’s latest film, The Mother, sees her play the titular character […]

Tom Hanks just joined the growing list of celebrities who believe Idris Elba should play James Bond in the next installment of the iconic franchise. In an interview with BBC News to promote his new novel, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, Hanks endorsed Elba as his top pick for the role, saying, […]

Don’t expect Star Wars to churn out content like the MCU. Sure, they may put out a handful of series each year, but in terms of the films, it looks like Kathleen Kennedy wants to follow the release strategy of one James Bond. Despite the fact that Kennedy announced three new feature films at Star […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer made headlines on Monday and had the whole Twitterverse buzzing, but not because of anything he did related to the sport but rather because of his Met Gala outfit. As Federer attended the annual fashion and fundraising event on Monday, many couldn’t help but compare him to James Bond with his […]

A new James Bond game show from Prime Video gets a major boost from one particular Succession star. Prime Video announced on April 24 that Brian Cox had been cast in 007’s Road to a Million series. He will be “The Controller,” an “enigmatic character who controls the fate of the contestants.” In the series, […]

With Daniel Craig exiting the role of James Bond after No Time to Die, rumors have circulated about who will take on the iconic character next. While some initially speculated that a younger actor would bring a fresh perspective to the franchise, casting director Debbie McWilliams recently revealed that the next Bond won’t be a […]

James Bond fans with deep pockets now have the chance to travel like the world’s most famous spy with a specialized vacation package, but it comes with a hefty price tag. The limited edition travel experience, called ‘The Assignment’, is inspired by Ian Fleming’s popular novels and takes travelers to signature Bond destinations in the […]