James Bond makers give nod to Idris Elba as next 007 agent; State ‘He doesn’t need to be a white man’

Sean Connery was an actor who became a superstar for his portrayal of James Bond in “Dr. No” and six other films in the classic spy series.So iconic was Sean Connery’s portrayal of the famous gentleman spy James Bond that 1960s audiences didn’t always even know the actor by his name.

Sir Sean Connery died today at 90 years old. The Scottish actor, known most for playing James Bond in seven James Bond films, died peacefully in his sleep while in the Bahamas.

Daniel Craig is leading tributes to late James Bond star Sean Connery following the Scottish actor’s death at 90.The current 007 has released a statement, calling Connery “one of the true greats of cinema”.“Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more,” Craig writes. “He defined an era and a style.

The weekend began on a heartbreaking note of Sean Connery's passing away. The international actor was the first star to don the suit and step on the big screen as James Bond.

Sean Connery, known for his iconic portrayal of James Bond, died at the age of 90 in the Bahamas following a long illness, according to the BBC.The Scotland native was the first actor to portray 007 in film and later starred in other notable movies such as The Man Who Would Be King, The Name of the Rose and The Untouchables.Connery officially retired from acting in 2006.The actor was married to Australian actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973. The pair share son Jason, 57.

death at age 90 was announced by family on Saturday; numerous obits have paid tribute to his career as James Bond and other roles, and to his humble beginnings in Scotland.“You used to do nude modeling as a young man, is that true?” Jay Leno asked Connery in a 1999 interview.When the audience whooping simmered down, Connery raised one eyebrow wryly and acknowledged it was.“At the Edinbugh College of Art, to make ends meet if you know what I mean,” he quipped.“There was three of us, actually,” he

Metro, the army veteran said: ‘Yes, I wouldn’t mind being James Bond.’‘That would be a good part to play because he always comes out best, he’s always the winner in the end. So being James Bond would be a very good idea.’Only last week, producer Barbara Broccoli said that in the next movie, she could see the role of James Bond being reimagined, so we think Captain Tom could really be the perfect fit.

With Daniel Craig confirming the upcoming “No Time to Die” will be his last outing as 007, speculation has been rife about who will be the next actor to identify as “Bond, James Bond.”

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No Time To Die is a James Bond film that has been highly-anticipated because it marks Daniel Craig's last run as the famous British spy. Along with Craig, we will also see Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek enter the beloved franchise, playing the unsettling and formidable Bond villain Safin.

Daniel Craig has passed on his words of wisdom for the next 007: “Leave it better than when you found it”.The star of five Bond films appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon days after the announcement his last outing, No Time To Die, would be delayed.It was originally due to be released in April, but was delayed until November amid global concern around the spread of coronavirus.The film will now be released in April 2021.Speaking about the delay, Craig said: “This thing is just

No Time To Die will watch Daniel Craig take a bow as the James Bond from the Bond franchise. The actor, who has appeared in four Bond movies, will don the suit one last time and promises to make his farewell from the franchise a memorable affair.

Actor Daniel Craig has passed on his words of wisdom for the next 007: “Leave it better than when you found it”.

The Wedding Present are set to release a new charity album made up of covers of James Bond themes.‘Not From Where I’m Standing’, due out on December 4 via the Come Play With Me label, sees current and former members of the band taking on 20 classic Bond themes, all in aid of mental health charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).Speaking of the project, the band’s David Gedge said: “Where do ideas like this come from? Well, I can tell you that this one was born during a soundcheck in New