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HISTORICAL FACTS: Barbara broccoli - The Untold Story

I cast the Bond films for 40 years. This is the one essential trait the next 007 must have

FILM: Rev up the Aston Martin – the Bond auditions are finally happening. Debbie McWilliams, who shaped the 007 films for four decades, tells Ellie Harrison about how the biggest choice in Hollywood gets made, her role in this slice of cinematic history, and what the future could hold for…

The Independent UK

Not content with Star Wars and Marvel, Disney reportedly considered buying James Bond before Amazon: "I figured let's just buy them all"

The next James Bond movie is in early pre-production

Total Film

Steven Spielberg reveals he was ‘consistently turned down’ to direct Bond films

The American director said 007 producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli had ignored his repeated requests.

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Disclosure Day's Steven Spielberg 'volunteered' to direct James Bond movie

Disclosure Day director Steven Spielberg has revealed he's "always wanted" to direct a James Bond movie and even "volunteered" his services but he was turned down.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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Susan Lucci found out she'd lost Bond role from Playboy

Susan Lucci found out she'd missed out on being cast as a Bond girl when she saw Kim Basinger on the cover of Playboy magazine.

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James Bond studio issues casting update

Amazon MGM Studios have issued an update on the search for the next James Bond - insisting the hunt for the right actor to revive the franchise is being handled with "care and deep respect" but the new film is "coming".

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Before his cancelled Star Wars movie, Steven Soderbergh pitched two James Bond movies, including a "parallel franchise" set in the '60s and a "contemporary extravaganza"

Soderbergh pitched the two films before Amazon took over, of course

Total Film

Search is Over For 007? No New James Bond, But Satire Post Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

A viral April Fool's post falsely claimed Jessie Buckley was cast as James Bond, exposing how speculation and satire collide in a franchise still in limbo.

International Business Times UK

'It's Not Normal': Regé-Jean Page Gets Real About The Non-Stop James Bond Chatter

Could the Bridgerton star be the next James Bond?

Cinemablend

So long Daniel Craig... The identity of the new James Bond has been revealed

The casting news we’ve all been waiting for has finally dropped, and the reveal of Daniel Craig's successor as 007 may surprise some James Bond fans...

Euronews

The Guide #231: How the hunt for the next James Bond became the franchise’s best marketing tool

The race to crown a new 007 has become its own long‑running spectacle, turning the search for Bond into an event as big as the films themselves

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Steven Knight makes James Bond pledge

Steven Knight can't say much about his James Bond movie but promised to treat the franchise "with respect".

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Noel Gallagher says it would be an ‘absolute honour’ to record next James Bond song

Rock star also light-heartedly suggested he would be open to portraying a ‘Mancunian villain’ in the upcoming film

Evening Standard

Noel Gallagher says it would be an ‘honour’ to write next James Bond theme song

Gallagher, 58, has been touring the world with Oasis after reuniting with his brother Liam.

Evening Standard

George MacKay addresses James Bond casting speculation as Denis Villeneuve’s 007 era looms

The British actor, 33, reflects on long-running 007 speculation, and shares his thoughts on director Denis Villeneuve taking over the franchise

Total Film

Despite previous reports suggesting James Bond was worth $1 billion, Amazon only paid $20 million for the rights to the 007 franchise

Amazon paid way less for the Bond franchise than originally thought

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The Independent UK

Amazon paid significantly less for James Bond rights than thought, new report reveals

It was previously reported that Amazon MGM paid up to a billion dollars for control of the long-running film franchise

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Playing James Bond gave me longevity, says Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan doesn't have any regrets about playing James Bond.

Euronews

What if James Bond was gay? New London comedy play takes on the battle to cast 007

Loosely inspired by producer Barbara Broccoli, the play follows a fictional producer scrambling to recast 007 after scandal strikes, raising questions about what the world’s most famous spy should look like today.

Woman & Home

'It just doesn't work' - Helen Mirren says James Bond 'can't be a woman'

Dame Helen Mirren has weighed in on the constant Bond rumours, arguing against gender-swapping 007

The Independent UK

Tom Holland fuels James Bond speculation as actor says role is ‘pinnacle’ of acting career

‘Spider-Man’ star is one of the names mooted to become Daniel Craig’s successor

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Steven Knight promises the next James Bond movie will be ‘the same but different’ – here’s what that might mean

Denis Villeneuve's Bond movie appoints SAS: Rouge Heroes scribe.

Euronews

By order of 007: Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight to write next James Bond film

The next Bond film will be the 26th official entry in the long-running franchise and the first since Daniel Craig’s swansong ‘No Time To Die’. And while fans have expressed fears over new management from Amazon, the latest addition to the current creative roster is looking mighty promising...

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