There’s been much discussion about changing things up when casting the next James Bond, with suggestions the next actor to play 007 be a person of colour or a woman.
01.07.2022 - 13:13 / variety.com
K.J. Yossman Pinewood Group, which runs Pinewood and Shepperton Studios — home to recent blockbusters including “No Time to Die,” “Black Widow” and “Cruella” — has posted a £102.9 million ($125 million) turnover for the financial year ending March 31, 2022.That’s a £6 million increase on the previous year despite the fact that for much of 2021 the COVID-19 pandemic was still having an impact via social distancing, mandatory self-isolation and lockdowns.
Despite this, the U.K. has experienced a production boom since shooting started back up in July 2020 following the implementation of COVID-19 protocols.The 60-page financial report, filed at U.K.
companies registrar Companies House earlier this week, states that “The Group has operated at full capacity throughout the year,” which ran from March 2021-2022. In terms of profit, those revenues translated into £63.6 million gross profit — up on £3.1 million the previous year — and a net profit of £31.3 million, which is slightly down from £33.7 million the previous year.
There’s been much discussion about changing things up when casting the next James Bond, with suggestions the next actor to play 007 be a person of colour or a woman.
Zack Sharf Nearly everyone agreed last fall that Ana de Armas was one of the best parts about “No Time to Die,” Daniel Craig’s final outing as super-spy James Bond, so naturally the actor is getting asked a lot of questions about who should replace Craig in the next 007 movie. De Armas doesn’t have a name, but she does think Bond should remain male.“There’s no need for a female Bond,” de Armas recently told The Sun. “There shouldn’t be any need to steal someone else’s character, you know, to take over.
Bond odds have been the topic of conversation in recent weeks. Daniel Craig stepped down from the role of James Bond last year following the release of No Time To Die. And since then, many actors have been suggested as good candidates to take over from the actor.
Daniel Kaluuya was recently asked about potentially being the next actor to play James Bond and he explained why he wouldn’t want to take on the iconic role.
Star Wars, James Bond and The Suicide Squad actors have united for a new film, inspired by true events in Black history. The Woman King tells the story of an all-female unit of warriors called the Agojie, who were the protectors of the African Kingdom of Dahomey back in the 1800s. In the film, a new generation of warriors are led by General Nanisca as they train to fight against a force that want to destroy their very way of life itself: an invasion of Europeans looking to expand their territory overseas and colonise the world.
Miles Teller's grandma wants him to be the next James Bond! Leona Flowers recently took to Twitter to campaign for the 35-year-old actor to step into Daniel Craig's shoes as the next 007.«They’re looking for an actor to replace Daniel Craig for future 007 movies. I think my grandson, Miles Teller, has proven that he has everything they’re looking for - talent, looks, strength, worldwide appeal & oh, so cool,» she tweeted. «He can be that guy!!! Wouldn’t he be great?»After Flowers tweeted her suggestion, she continued to post on the social media site to address concerns about her idea and express her love for her grandson.After some people questioned whether or not Teller could pull off a British accent, Flowers assured them, «He studied acting which includes accents.
Actor David Harbour has received critical acclaim for his role as Jim Hopper in Netflix's sci-fi series Stranger Things. The 47-year-old bagged a Critics' Choice Television Award as well as Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his portrayal of the chief of police-turned-guardian.
Miles Teller‘s grandma just might be his biggest fan!
Miles Teller has all the right stuff to be the next James Bond, so says his grandmother Leona Flowers.
Jack White has spoken about his 2008 James Bond theme ‘Another Way To Die’, calling it “one of the most divisive things” he’s worked on.The former White Stripes musician wrote and produced the track – also featuring Alicia Keys – for Quantum Of Solace, which was the 22nd film in the Bond franchise. It reached Number Nine in the UK singles chart.Speaking on a recent edition of the Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend podcast, White acknowledged the mixed reaction to the collaborative song.“It’s one of the most divisive things I’ve been a part of,” the singer-songwriter explained.“To this day, it’s straight across the board.
After five films spread over fifteen years, Daniel Craig’s time as James Bond is officially over. And Craig went out with a bang, as Cary Fukunaga’s “No Time To Die” had perhaps the most shocking ending of any Bond film to date.
James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has promised that the 26th film of the franchise will “reinvent” 007.Speaking at a recent dinner event, in which she and her half-brother Michael G Wilson were presented with BFI Fellowships, Broccoli said that they have not yet cast a replacement for Daniel Craig.“Nobody’s in the running,” she said in a speech [via Deadline]. “We’re working out where to go with him, we’re talking that through.”The producer also stated that the next Bond film won’t begin filming until at least 2025, with a clear direction for the story yet to be decided.“There isn’t a script and we can’t come up with one until we decide how we’re going to approach the next film because, really, it’s a reinvention of Bond,” she said.
Barbara Broccoli has revealed that the next film in the enduring 007 series will be a complete reinvention. However, casting — always a hot topic among franchise fans — has not yet commenced.
Fans will have to wait a little longer for an update on which actor will replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.
Daniel Craig will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic James Bond actors of all time - but all good things must come to an end. No Time To Die made sure of that by killing off his version of 007, swinging the door open for a brand new actor to take the reins of the iconic hero. The official announcement of the next James Bond actor will likely come within the next 12 months.
Roger Moore's third and best-loved James Bond movie. The late 007 actor starred opposite Bond girl Barbara Bach, the future Mrs Ringo Starr. Joining them was Caroline Munro's femme fatale, Naomi.