James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has left the door open for a black or female actor to take on the iconic role of 007, saying “anything is possible” for the future of the character. Broccoli was asked by the Daily Mail whether the idea of casting a black actor or a woman was on the […]
James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli considering female director for Bond 25
While we finally have confirmation that Daniel Craig is returning to the franchise, we still don’t have much concrete information regarding Bond 25. We do get the occasional hint, however. For example, during the premiere of her movie Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool, James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli told reporters, on the topic of directors for […]
Blake Lively to star in action thriller The Rhythm Section for director Reed Morano and Bond producers
Deadline is reporting that Blake Lively (The Shallows) has signed on to star in The Rhythm Section, a “female Jason Bourne-type” spy thriller, which is being directed by Reed Morano (The Handmaid’s Tale). The project, which is being envisioned as the first instalment of a potential franchise, is based upon the series of novels from […]
Daniel Craig, it’s okay if you let Bond go
Tony Black on Daniel Craig’s future as Bond… We all knew this was coming. By we, I mean the legion of James Bond fans and aficionados who have followed the bizarre media whirlwind that seems to forever cascade around 007 himself, Daniel Craig. The Daily Fail (sorry, Mail!) apparently claimed Craig is done – that […]
Marvel’s Continuity Problem: Will we accept a reboot?
Tony Black on Marvel’s continuity problem, and whether fans will accept a reboot… What seems like a ton of new quotes and interviews with various major Marvel players have been floating around this week as Captain America: Civil War opens in the US, and head honcho Kevin Feige has been particularly vocal. After admitting they […]
Leaked Sony emails reveal SPECTRE details and budgetary concerns
The leaked emails resulting from the hack into Sony has already given us details about the Spider-Man franchise and a potential Jump Street / Men in Black crossover, and now details are emerging about next year’s 007 adventure SPECTRE. Minor spoilers follow… According to CNN (via Variety), there’s been some conflict between MGM Studios and […]