A female James Bond was pitched over 60 years ago

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has responded to rumours that he may be playing the next James Bond.The actor, 33, has been a favourite for the iconic role since January 2023 when it was reported that he had impressed producer Barbara Broccoli in a screen test.Last month, it was reported that EON Production had offered him the job, and that they were awaiting his response.Taylor-Johnson has not directly confirmed or denied the rumours, and at an event earlier this week, even swerved a question about the 007 gig.Speaking to the Associated Press at The Fall Guy premiere in London on Monday (April 22), the Tenet star was asked whether he was “sick of being asked about Bond” by an interviewer.After a pause, Taylor-Johnson replied: “You sick of asking the question?”, to which the reporter responded: “I want to know, so no.”The Kick-Ass star then laughed and ended the conversation with: “Alright, have a good one,” before walking away.This follows a Rolling Stone interview the star did earlier this year in which he gave a vague response to his upcoming work: “I can only really talk about the things I’m going to show and tell. So, The Fall Guy, Nosferatu, Kraven The Hunter.”He also swerved the topic in an interview with Esquire, saying: “As I’ve already told you, I have to go by the beat of my own drum.

Henry Cavill has suggested he may be “too old now” to play James Bond, despite the persistent rumours linking him to the role.The Argylle actor made the admission during a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show while promoting his new Guy Ritchie film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.Asked if he had any Bond casting updates, Cavill replied: “I have no idea. All I have to go off of is the rumours.

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Henry Cavill was asked for an update on all the James Bond casting rumors that have been circulating for years.

Amidst the speculation surrounding Daniel Craig’s successor as James Bond, one name that has consistently surfaced over the past decade in various tabloid reports is Henry Cavill, known for his spy roles in “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” Interestingly enough, Cavill had initially auditioned alongside Craig for the role in “Casino Royale” and didn’t get the role (but came close), obviously, but has been keenly interested in the role for years now.

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James Bond. Created by Ian Fleming, Bond epitomizes the suave, sophisticated spy with a penchant for danger and romance.

James Bond was pitched before 1962’s Dr. No was made, according to a new book.Lashana Lynch became the first woman in the long-running franchise to be given a 007 title in the last Bond outing, No Time To Die, but a woman hasn’t yet taken the titular lead singularly in the series.Now, in Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, Ian Fleming: The Complete Man, it’s revealed that the idea of having a female Bond was first pitched over 60 years ago (via Variety).The book claims that producer Gregory Ratoff suggested the idea of casting five-time Oscar nominee Susan Hayward in a film adaptation of Fleming’s first Bond novel Casino Royale. In the book, Hayward writes (via IndieWire): “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached [to play Bond].“Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward.

James Bond fans! A new film is in the works, with studio executives working hard to figure out the franchise’s details, including the stories that will be explored, and the actors that will be cast. Scroll down to see all that we know about the upcoming franchise:Jacob Elordi reacts to James Bond rumors: Is he playing the iconic 007 role?Eiza González reveals her choice for James BondFirst and foremost, no information has been confirmed as of this writing. Over the past couple of weeks, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been linked to the part, marking for a change in Bonds, representing a younger version of the character.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Lashana Lynch became the first woman to own the 007 title in the 2021 James Bond tentpole “No Time to Die,” but it turns out a plan to make James Bond a woman was actually pitched over 60 years prior. In Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, titled “Ian Fleming: The Complete Man,” it’s confirmed that producer Gregory Ratoff floated the idea of casting Susan Hayward in a film adaptation of Fleming’s first Bond novel “Casino Royale.” Shakespeare writes in the biography (via IndieWire): “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached [to play Bond].

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is rumored to be the new James Bond. The opportunity is the role of a lifetime, and a dream come true for many actors. While the franchise’s producers and executives have yet to confirm the news, the rumors have sparked some interest in Aaron and his life, including his wife, the filmmaker Sam Taylor Johnson.

Eiza González has revealed her pick for the part.Eiza González celebrates ‘3 Body Problem’ stunning debutEiza González explains ‘conscious dating’ and why she practices it“It’s hard not to look at Henry Cavill and think of James Bond, to be really honest,” said González to Entertainment Weekly. “Obviously, I’m part of the group of people that are rooting for him to get it hopefully, if that was a possibility.”González and Cavill recently starred in “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” an action film that’s based on the real life story of the Special Operations Executive.

Pierce Brosnan, handing out his stamp of approval. New reports claim that “Euphoria” stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney are being considered as romantic foils for Bond. Zendaya looks incredible in a new ‘Challengers’ teaserSydney Sweeney discusses audiences’ comments about her bodyBond producer Barbara Broccoli is reportedly interested in recruiting some of Hollywood’s leading young actresses to play some of Bond’s iconic femme fatales, reports The Daily Mail.

Inbetweeners star Theo James left some fans gobsmacked when they heard his real accent during a promotional interview for Netflix's The Gentlemen.The 39 year old actor played American characters in the hugely popular HBO show The White Lotus, and also in the Divergent film series, so his Buckinghamshire origins came as a surprise to many of the new series' fans.Theo recently appeared on Capital Breakfast to chat about The Gentlemen, created by Guy Ritchie, and clips from the interview have since been flying around on TikTok. One clip shows him talking about his time at Nottingham University, and fans couldn't believe his real accent.

Sam Taylor-Johnson isn’t shading her answers when it comes to rumors that her husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, could be the next James Bond.

faces criticism for their 23-year age gap, met in 2009 on the set of the John Lennon biopic “Nowhere Boy” which she directed and he starred in. They also worked together in a 2018 film adaptation of author James Frey’s “A Million Little Pieces.”Sam told Ross about directing her hubby, “It’s really interesting.

Following Daniel Craig’s final entry in the franchise with “No Time To Die,” James Bond is the latest piece of big Hollywood I.P. in search of a new leading man.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was reportedly “formerly offered” the role of the iconic martini-sipping secret agent earlier this month, his seal of approval.And Brosnan, who helmed the iconic 007 role from 1995 until 2002, said he “would definitely tip my hat to the fellow” to take over the reins.“I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Brosnan told RTÉ Radio 1. Brosnan worked with the “Bullet Train” actor, 33, on the 2009 movie “The Greatest,” for which he also served as a producer.The film saw Brosnan and Susan Sarandon star as a married couple grieving the death of their son, played by Taylor-Johnson.Reflecting on the project, Brosnan said the “Kick-Ass” actor was “the greatest in it.”“It’s a lovely movie with Aaron and Carey Mulligan, Susan Sarandon and myself,” he said of the “Tenet” star.The “November Man” actor also offered some sound advice for Taylor-Johnson following the rumored 007 casting.“Be bold.

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan is addressing all of the rumors and reports that Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be playing the next 007.

Michaela Zee Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan thinks Aaron Taylor-Johnson could easily portray the next 007. During an appearance on RTE Radio 1’s “The Ray D’Arcy Show,” Brosnan shared his thoughts on reports that Taylor-Johnson will be taking over the iconic role. “I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Brosnan said of Taylor-Johnson.