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Daniel Craig. The 54-year-old British James Bond star had a bit of deja vu on Tuesday, visiting Windsor Castle to receive The Order of St.
Michael and St. George — the same honor held by his iconic character. Craig received the accolade not for serving as an international spy but rather for his contribution to film and theatre.
He was presented with the honor from Princess Anne, the second oldest child of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Craig has a long history of meeting members of the royal family, thanks to his work in the Bond franchise. To open the 2012 London Olympics, Craig filmed a sketch as 007 with the queen, which ended with them parachuting into the Millennium Stadium. We’ve been expecting you…
.Sam Heughan has revealed that not only was he a recent frontrunner to be the new James Bond, but he has also auditioned for the role.
Sam Heughan has hinted that he could be playing the next James Bond.
Royal twist. Prince Harry and Prince Andrew‘s roles within the British royal family have been challenged by Parliament following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Killing on the carpet! Kate Hudson and her Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery costars slayed at the movie’s Madrid premiere on Wednesday, October 19.
Ed Sheeran has said he’d already “started writing” the theme song for No Time To Die when he was replaced by Billie Eilish.Back in 2019, Sheeran’s manager revealed that the star had met James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli two years prior to discuss penning the official track for the most recent film in the hit spy franchise.Danny Boyle, who worked with Sheeran on Richard Curtis’ Yesterday (2019), was lined up to direct the 25th Bond movie at the time (he later quit due to “creative differences”, with Cary Joji Fukunaga taking over the role).“Obviously they changed directors but we’re still open to it,” Stuart Camp explained. “But they’re not even having those conversations yet.”He added: “It’s certainly something [Sheeran would] want to do though, it’s a box that’s still to be ticked, for sure.”But the No Time To Die theme ended up going to Billie Eilish, who went on to win her first Oscar for the song.During an appearance on That Peter Crouch Podcast this week, Sheeran explained: “I was within a fucking gnat’s pube of doing one [a Bond theme], but then they changed directors, changed scripts and that was it all done.“I had started writing it.
Director Rian Johnson confirmed that Daniel Craig’s popular Knives Out sleuth Benoit Blanc is Queer during a press conference at the London Film Festival.
Robbie Coltrane has passed away at 72 years old.
, two James Bond films, and the UK television series , has died. He was 72.According to multiple reports, the Scottish actor died Friday in a hospital near Falkirk in Scotland. According to, Coltrane had been ill and wasn't active recently. Born Anthony Robert McMillan in Rutherglen, Scotland in 1950, Coltrane's acting career started in theater.
a special issue honoring Queen Elizabeth II that has a large blank space on the front where a picture would usually go.Other than the mag’s logo at the top and “Her Majesty the Queen 1926-2022” in small font at the bottom of the page, the purple cover leaves plenty of empty room to play with. And that’s exactly what Twitter users did.Fast-acting wags added the estranged Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle to the cover, one even joking that she “slayed at the funeral.”Another comic added the late and great Princess Diana to the cover, writing “there u go.” One Lady Gaga stan inserted the singer wearing the iconic meat dress that she sported at the 2010 MTV VMAs.“All hail the true queen Gaga,” the user tweeted.
James Bond’s veteran screenwriters have shared some of the secrets of writing 007’s memorable lines.
James Bond fans have been longing for some concrete information about who will take over from Daniel Craig as 007 after No Time To Die. In recent months, Tom Hardy has been one of the biggest names in the running, but his odds have begun to stagnate.
Queen Elizabeth’s beloved corgis, Muick and Sandy, after the monarch’s passing last month.The Duchess of York, 62, also known as Fergie, is offering people a glimpse into her pet-filled family life after taking over the dogs’ care alongside her ex-husband Prince Andrew.During the Henley Literary Festival earlier this week, Fergie revealed that it’s a “big honor” to have the pets. She called them “national treasure[s],” and said they were “taught well,” the Telegraph reported.Andrew, 62, and Fergie are also pet parents to five Norfolk terriers at their shared home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor. Fergie shared: “They all balance out, the carpet moves as I move but I’ve got used to it now.”Andrew is very affectionate towards the corgis, and comforted them during Her Majesty’s funeral on Sept.
James Bond actors must be a daunting prospect for any star. Not only are you stepping into the shoes of one of cinema's most beloved characters, but you are redefining the role for a new generation. The hunt is on for the next 007 right now, though producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson recently admitted that the search was still in its early stages.
The first James Bond film premiered 60 years ago and has continued to keep fans captivated with every new addition to the franchise.There have been seven actors who have portrayed the iconic spy and 27 movies in the franchise. The films are based on a 1953 novel by Ian Flemming about a British spy who works for the M16 and goes by the codename 007. Producers Albert R.
James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson has ruled out the possibility of a younger 007, claiming the next actor will likely be in their thirties.Wilson made the comment while appearing at an In Conversation event at London’s British Film Institute to celebrate 60 years of James Bond.”We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past, but trying to visualise it doesn’t work,” he said.“Remember, Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience.
The New Royals,” on the reasons why Kate Middleton blossomed in an aristocratic environment — while sister-in-law Meghan Markle chose to resign her royal duties with husband Prince Harry and relocate to the US.Middleton, 40 has officially been a part of the royal family since she wedded Prince William, 40, in April 2011. Throughout their decade of marriage, the Princess of Wales solidified her place as a significant member of the Firm. Markle, 41, on the other hand, has had a rougher go of royal life.
James Bond is too experienced for a fresh-faced approach.