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Casino Royale’s Eva Green says James Bond should always be played by a man

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Although Barbara Broccoli previously suggested that she was open to the possibility of a female James Bond, the producer seemed to rule out gender-swapping 007 last year, and now Casino Royale actress Eva Green has weighed in with her thoughts on the subject, stating her belief that the character “should always be played by a […]

Comic Book Preview – James Bond: Origin #7

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James Bond: Origin #7 hits comic book stores on Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview here courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment… RUSSIAN RUSE, Part 1: A Norwegian supply ship carrying gold mysteriously sinks. A Russian crew claims the Nazis are responsible. Royal Navy Lieutenant James Bond suspects foul play.Brought to you by […]

Cillian Murphy the latest actor tipped to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond

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Although Daniel Craig hasn’t even started filming his final outing as 007 yet, there’s already been an enormous amount of speculation as to who’ll become the next actor to take on the role of Ian Fleming’s super spy James Bond following the release of 2002’s Bond 25. The likes of Idris Elba (Luther), Tom Hiddleston […]

Rami Malek said to be in final talks for Bond 25 villain

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Back in December it was reported that Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek had been wanted for the main villain role in Bond 25, but was unable to commit to the project due to scheduling conflicts with the next season of his acclaimed TV drama Mr. Robot. Well, with production having since been pushed back, Collider […]

Lupita Nyong’o reportedly wanted for Bond 25

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Following yesterday’s unconfirmed rumour that Bond 25 is going by the (working) title of Shatterhand, we now have another potential piece of news for Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing as 007. According to The Daily Mail, director Cary Joji Fukunaga and producer Barbara Broccoli are keen to cast Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o in the film, […]

Scott Z. Burns to “overhaul” Bond 25 screenplay

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Following on from the news that Bond 25 has been pushed back again and will now open in April 2020, The Playlist is reporting that screenwriter Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum, Contagion) has been brought in to work on the script. According to the site, Burns will be “overhauling” the original screenplay penned by […]

James Bond will return… just not as soon as you’d thought as Bond 25 is delayed again

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Bond 25’s journey to the big-screen has already had more twists and turns than your average Ian Fleming outing, so following Daniel Craig’s protracted ‘will he, won’t he’ saga, and the departure of Danny Boyle as director, the Official James Bond Twitter account has just announced that the release date has now been pushed back to […]

Comic Book Preview – James Bond: Origin #6

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Dynamite Entertainment releases James Bond: Origin #6 this Wednesday, and we’ve got a preview for you here; check it out… The ongoing adventures of James Bond during World War II continue, in a standalone tale set in Lisbon. A savvy local woman knows how to survive and thrive, despite the hardships of war. But a […]

Preview of James Bond 007 #3

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Dynamite Entertainment releases James Bond 007 #3 today, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here… Northern Australia: Agent 007 infiltrates an illegal outpost, to prevent a uranium dealer’s negotiations with terrorists. Or, that WOULD be his mission, if not for the interference of a (seemingly ever-present) Korean secret agent. […]