September 3rd 2024.
After waiting for nearly three years, it seems like the cogs are finally turning for a new James Bond movie. Fans of the iconic British secret agent can rejoice as there may be an update on the future of the franchise before the year ends. It's been a long wait since Daniel Craig's emotional goodbye in 2021's No Time To Die, with constant speculation on who will fill his shoes and when we can expect the next installment. But with the passing of time and little to no updates, many have been wondering just how long the wait will be. The current record for the longest gap in the franchise is six years, between Spectre and No Time To Die. Even if production for the next movie were to start tomorrow, fans would still have to wait at least two more years, possibly giving the current record a run for its money.
The delay in releasing the next Bond movie has been partly attributed to Amazon's purchase of half the rights to the franchise for a staggering $8.5 billion, as insiders in the industry have revealed to The Times. It has also been reported that Barbara Broccoli and her half-brother Michael G Wilson from Eon Productions, who have creative control over the franchise, currently have no script, director, or actor in place to take over from Daniel. This has left fans eagerly waiting for any news on who might be the next Bond. Entertainment lawyer and ex-president of the James Bond International Fan Club, Ajay Chowdhury, compared the Bond franchise to a plot of land that Amazon is building utilities on, while casting the new Bond is like hanging the curtains. He also mentioned that the producing partners have a plan to reinvent the franchise and may even make an announcement in November as they receive the Irving G Thalberg award. Chowdhury believes that a new director may have already been appointed.
There have been many names thrown around as potential Bond candidates, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Rege Jean-Page, and breakout star Leo Woodall. Other names that have been suggested include Jonathan Bailey, Cillian Murphy, and Henry Cavill. As for the direction of the franchise, based on Ian Fleming's work, it's still up in the air, even after 25 films and six decades. Barbara and Michael have previously expressed their desire to find a younger actor who can commit to multiple films and play the role for 10-15 years, just like their predecessors.
One person who has ruled themselves out of the running for the role is Hollywood star Vinnie Jones, as he candidly told The Agency, "I can't do it. I can't f**king tie a tie or a dickie bow, so that'd be me out the window. I'd have to get one of those pre-stick-on ones, a clip-on tie. I did get the best-dressed man in 2002 though. I think I missed the boat. Put a bit of timber on since then." As for Daniel, he has firmly moved on from the role and most recently starred in Luca Guadagnino's Queer, which had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. During the press conference, questions inevitably turned to his iconic role, which led to some exasperation from the actor. The Agency has reached out to Eon Productions for comment, but so far, there has been no response. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, please get in touch with The Agency entertainment team via email, by calling 020 3615 2145, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
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