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Stuntman on Star Wars: Starfighter loses thumb in on set injury

A stunt performer working on Star Wars: Starfighter lost his thumb when a scene went wrong.

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Paul Anthony Kelly wants to play James Bond

Paul Anthony Kelly is interested in being the next James Bond.

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Steven Spielberg says James Bond producer rejected him twice but ‘can’t afford’ him now

Filmmaker says he ended up directing Indiana Jones franchise after being turned down

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Shaken, not ‘woke’: Idris Elba says that James Bond should ‘just be Bond’

Idris Elba has stated that James Bond was “written how he was written for a reason” and suggested that some international audiences would not embrace “a Black male” playing 007.

Euronews

Idris Elba reveals why James Bond rumours were never ‘realistic’

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The Independent UK

Idris Elba says he was never ‘realistic’ James Bond contender because of race

‘Bond was written how he was written for a reason,’ British actor says

The Independent UK

Idris Elba says audiences would never accept a black actor playing James Bond: ‘That’s not what they like in their culture’

The star of Luther played down rumours that he was lined up to take over 007, adding that he’s against making the character ‘woke’

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Star Wars: Starfighter director Shawn Levy lauds 'generational talent' Ryan Gosling

Star Wars: Starfighter helmer Shawn Levy has embraced working with Ryan Gosling on every facet of the upcoming sci-fi movie.

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James Bond Auditions are Underway. But Who Should Be 007?

We’ve gone more than a thousand days without a James Bond in cinemas, but the tuxedo is finally being dusted for a new actor. On May 14, 2026, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that the hunt for the next 007 is officially on. The world has been speculating about the next…

The Mary Sue

The James Bond 26 Casting Situation Is Encouraging, But Also Very Frustrating

Let’s get the show on the road!

Cinemablend

James Bond casting is underway — who do you think should play the next 007?

Since Bond auditions are underway, we want Tom's Guide readers to tell us who they think should play the next James Bond in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming movie.

Tom’s Guide

You All Really Want Henry Cavill From 10+ Years Ago to Be James Bond, Don’t You?

The James Bond franchise has a preference for actors in their mid-to-late 30s who can commit to a decade or more of films.

The Mary Sue

James Bond reboot: First official 007 contender revealed as Amazon begins secret auditions

Fans have spent years debating who could succeed Daniel Craig as the next James Bond. Names such as Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James have dominated online discussions ever since No Time to Die brought Craig’s era to a dramatic conclusion in 202

The Economic Times

Searching for James Bond: Official casting launches with new contenders (and Trump) auditioning

Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring?

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International Business Times UK

The White House Posted an AI Photo of Trump Donning as Agent 007 and the Internet is Not Having It

The White House's AI-generated image of Trump as James Bond quickly became a viral meme, sparking online parody and criticism, highlighting the intersection of political branding and internet culture.

Marie Claire

These Are the A-Listers Reportedly Being Considered To Play James Bond

International Business Times UK

Is Donald Trump the Next James Bond? White House Just Turned POTUS' Silhouette Into a 007 Meme

A White House meme depicting Trump as James Bond has sparked online ridicule, coinciding with Amazon MGM's search for a new 007. The playful image contrasts with serious casting efforts.

The Independent UK

The James Bond frontrunners as casting for iconic role begins

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Amazon Finally Drops A Real James Bond Casting Update And Fans Are Losing It

Amazon MGM finally drops huge Bond casting update as fans clash over who should play Agent 007.

The Independent UK

Who could be the next James Bond? The leading contenders to play 007

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The Independent UK

The men who could be the new James Bond as casting finally begins

The celebrated British casting director Nina Gold has been confirmed to be meeting with young actors for the coveted role

BANG Premier

James Bond auditions officially kick off

Bosses at Amazon MGM Studios have officially started the search for the new James Bond with auditions for a new lead actor getting underway and the studio has brought in star casting agent Nina Gold to help find the next 007.

Marie Claire

The 12 Most Memorable Moments From the 2026 Oscars

We rounded up the best moments from the 98th Annual Academy Awards that made us laugh, cry, and cheer from our couches.

The Mary Sue

‘And The Very First Oscar For Casting Goes To…’: The Academy Gave This History-Making Moment The Pomp & Circumstance It Deserves

The Oscars are off to a heartwarming and historical start.

The Independent UK

Cassandra Kulukundis wins inaugural casting Oscar, for ‘One Battle After Another’

“One Battle After Another” has claimed the first-ever Oscar recognizing casting, with the award going to casting director Cassandra Kulukundis

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