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Jacob Elordi or Callum Turner Should Not Be James Bond, Says Ex-007 Casting Director: ‘We Know So Much About Them’ and the Actor Should Be ‘Out of the Blue’
Debbie McWilliams, the James Bond franchise’s longtime casting director, does not want to see rumored contenders Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner or Harris Dickinson pick up the 007 moniker. McWilliams worked on Bond movies for 40 years, starting with 1981’s “For Your Eyes Only” and running through 2021’s “No Time to Die,” and is responsible for casting Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. With McWilliams having retired before Amazon’s acquisition of the Bond franchise
Kris Avalon
Jun 303 min read


George Clooney Reveals His Pick for the Next James Bond: 'The Perfect Guy to Do It'
Amazon MGM can rest easy on its hunt for a new 007 because George Clooney’s been on the case and he’s cracked it. According to Clooney, there’s a “perfect” James Bond out there already, and it’s Callum Turner. via: EW It's been five years since Daniel Craig's swan song as 007, and last month Amazon revealed that the search is officially underway for the next actor to headline the franchise. But Clooney thinks the conversation should be a short one. “I hope Callum ends up bein
Kris Avalon
Jun 112 min read


Idris Elba Never Thought a Black Actor Being Cast as James Bond Was 'Realistic': 'Let's Not Try and Make it Woke'
Next year, Daniel Craig will once again don a tux and rocket-powered dress shoes as he reprises his role as James Bond in Spectre. However, according to The Daily Beast, executives at Sony Pictures are already discussing future installments of the iconic franchise and who could be cast as the globe-trotting super spy. via: EW For well over a decade, movie fans have (rightfully) pushed the British star as the perfect next 007, but Elba believes that the rumors of him being in
Kris Avalon
Jun 82 min read


Idris Elba: I Was Never In The James Bond Race
Idris Elba says he was never in talks for James Bond, despite years of speculation and fan campaigns. via: Dark Horizons Amazon MGM Studios announced earlier that the “search for the next James Bond is underway” with the casting process expected to take place this Summer. The Golden Globe-winning “The Wire” and upcoming “Masters of the Universe” star has long been one of the most common names suggested as ideal James Bond candidates for much of the past decade or so. But this
Kris Avalon
May 252 min read


James Bond Auditions Have Officially Started, ‘Game of Thrones’ Casting Vet Nina Gold Tapped to Find Next 007
The hunt for the next James Bond has officially kicked off. via: EW Amazon MGM announced that the casting search to find the next James Bond has officially begun "The search for the next James Bond is underway," the studio said in a statement on Thursday. "While we don't plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we're excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right." Entertainment Weekly has learned that Nina Gold will serve as the
Kris Avalon
May 152 min read


Interview With The Vampire Star Says Hollywood Would Never Cast A Queer James Bond
Ben Daniels has opened up on the struggle gay actors still face in Hollywood. via: Pink News Interview with the Vampire and The Crown star Ben Daniels has said that studios would never cast a queer person to play James Bond. Speaking to The Telegraph on 3 February, the gay actor was asked if he would like to play another “rampantly heterosexual character” like Finn in the BBC hairdressing comedy Cutting It again. “Yes, of course, because it was such tremendous fun,” he sa
Kris Avalon
Feb 41 min read


Charli XCX On Whether She’d Do A ‘007’ Theme Song: “Never Say Never”
Brat Summer might be in the rearview, but Charli xcx is just getting started making bangers worth shaking your moneymaker to. In the past, musical artists like Madonna, Adele, Sam Smith, Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Garbage, Dame Shirley Bassey and more have contributed theme songs to the James Bond franchise; could Charli xcx be next in line? via: Deadline The 3x Grammy winner, who most recently created the soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, r
Kris Avalon
Feb 12 min read


JAMES BOND: New Details On Origin Story, Denis Villeneuve's Plans To Cast A British "Unknown," Release Window
With Dune director Denis Villeneuve at the helm of the next James Bond movie and Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) penning the screenplay,...
Kris Avalon
Sep 25, 20254 min read


JAMES BOND: Austin Butler And Glen Powell Reveal If They Have Any Interest In Being The Next 007
Could we see Austin Butler and Glen Powell as the next James Bond? The actors aren't convinced it’s a great idea. However, in Hollywood,...
Kris Avalon
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Tom Holland Says Bond Is the ‘Pinnacle’ for ‘Every British Actor’ Amid 007 Rumors, Calls Acting Breaks Important: ‘I’ll Probably Take a Bit More Time Off in 2027’
Not too long, “Spider-Man” franchise star Tom Holland was listed in trade reports as a possible contender to play the next James Bond in...
Kris Avalon
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Rumored New James Bond Actor Believes He’s a Bad Choice
Taron Egerton might have the looks, the charm, and the Kingsman credentials, but don’t expect him to don a tuxedo and order a martini...
Kris Avalon
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Is Jonathan Bailey the Next James Bond? Fans Think So after Jurassic World Rebirth Premiere
Jonathan Bailey has dropped a huge hint that he could be up for playing James Bond. The Bridgerton and Wicked star, who’s now staring in...
Kris Avalon
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Amazon's Rumored James Bond Casting Wishlist Just Made Us Cringe
After news broke that Denis Villeneuve will be directing the next Bond film at Amazon, insiders are claiming the studio is seeking a...
Kris Avalon
Jun 27, 20252 min read


DUNE Director Denis Villeneuve Will Officially Helm The Next JAMES BOND Movie At Amazon
In news that's sure to leave 007 fans shaken and stirred, Denis Villeneuve (Dune, Blade Runner 2049) has signed on to direct the next...
Kris Avalon
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Halle Berry Says ‘I Don’t Know’ if James Bond Should Be a Woman, Doubts Jinx Spinoff Movie Will Get Made at Amazon: ‘It Should’ve Happened’ Already
James Bond star and Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry doesn't know if a future 007 "should be a woman," the celebrated actress said this...
Kris Avalon
May 13, 20253 min read


Amazon MGM Plans ‘Fresh, Exotic New’ James Bond Movie That’s ‘Getting Started’ Now in London
With producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman onboard, Amazon MGM promises a bold new chapter for 007 while honoring the legacy of Barbara...
Kris Avalon
Apr 3, 20252 min read


Bond Shocker! Amazon MGM Studios Takes Over Creative Control Of The James Bond Franchise As Longtime Producers Michael G. Wilson And Barbara Broccoli Step Back
In news that will send shock waves through the industry, longtime James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are...
Kris Avalon
Feb 20, 20252 min read


The Next James Bond Will Reportedly Be A Return To Camp & Quips: "Easier To Sell Via Memes"
While the next James Bond has yet to be revealed, new details have emerged about the tone of the new era of the spy movie franchise,...
Kris Avalon
Jan 30, 20253 min read


"These People Are F--king Idiots": James Bond Future Reportedly Stalled Amid Fiery Standoff Between Amazon & Broccoli Estate
An explosive new report has alleged the future of the James Bond franchise is “on pause” amid what was described as an “ugly” stalemate...
Kris Avalon
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Former Bond George Lazenby Aaron Taylor-Johnson For 007 Role
Former James Bond star George Lazenby (“On Her Majesty’s Secrety Service) shared that Bullet Train star Aaron Taylor-Johnson has...
Kris Avalon
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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