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James Bond producer rules out a female 007

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There’s been a lot of speculation as to who’ll succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond when he gives up his license to kill after 2020’s Bond 25, but it seems we can rule out the spy series going down the Doctor Who route, as producer Barbara Broccoli has dismissed the possibility of a gender-switch for […]

Preview of James Bond: Origin #2

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Dynamite Entertainment’s James Bond: Origin continues this week with the release of the second issue; check out a preview here… The epic account of James Bond’s exploits during World War II continues! After barely surviving the Clydebank Blitz, James is determined to enter the Royal Marines, despite being two years too young. He’ll need to rely […]

First-look preview of James Bond 007 #1

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Dynamite Entertainment is set to launch the brand new comic book series James Bond 007 this November, and you can check out a first-look preview of the opening issue here… The ODD JOB epic begins in a new ongoing James Bond comic series by superstars GREG PAK (Planet Hulk, Mech Cadet Yu) and MARC LAMING […]

Cary Fukunaga to direct Bond 25, release pushed back to 2020

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Following on from Danny Boyle’s departure due to creative differences, Eon has now announced that True Detective helmer Cary Fukunaga is set to direct Bond 25. “We are delighted to be working with Cary,” said Eon’s Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. “His versatility and innovation make him an excellent choice for our next James […]

Wonder Woman’s Said Taghmaoui was cast as the villain in Danny Boyle’s Bond 25, 007 veterans to rework script

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Wonder Woman star Said Taghmaoui has revealed to The National that he’d been cast as the main villain in Bond 25 prior to the departure of director Danny Boyle, with his involvement now uncertain as Eon and MGM regroup in the wake of Boyle’s exit. “I’m supposed to do the next James Bond, playing the lead […]

S.J. Clarkson and Bart Layton join Yann Demange on Bond 25 director shortlist

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As EON and MGM continue their search for Danny Boyle’s replacement, Variety is reporting that two more names have emerged as possible contenders for the director’s chair on Bond 25. According to the site, S.J. Clarkson (Jessica Jones), Bart Layton (American Animals) have joined the long-rumoured Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) as the top three picks […]

Rumour: Bond 25 producers wanted Danny Boyle to kill off 007

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Last week came the surprise announcement that Danny Boyle had exited Bond 25 due to creative differences with producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, along with 007 himself Daniel Craig. While no specific reason was given for the filmmaker’s departure, rumours suggested that the split came down to a casting dispute over the film’s […]

Assassin, Agent and Art Thief: Pierce Brosnan’s vast filmography

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Cameron Frew looks back over the career of Pierce Brosnan… “So when you’re near me, darling can’t you hear me, S.O.S.” If you were to ask any movie fan in the 90s if they thought they’d hear Pierce Brosnan, aka James Bond utter those iconic ABBA words on film, they’d probably laugh in your face. […]