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The search for the next James Bond is still in its “early days.”

GQ magazine in a cover interview. “I don’t care.”“It’ll be interesting to see who they get, who the man shall be,” he continued. “Whoever he be, I wish him well.”Brosnan was the fifth actor to land the role of Bond, after Timothy Dalton who appeared as the secret agent in two films.

Daniel Craig's final film.«Not at the moment,» Broccoli told ET when asked if the search was underway. «Right now, we're celebrating the 60th anniversary, which is a big event for us, and then we'll go into the beginning of next year, we’ll start talking about the trajectory of the films and how we're gonna do it and then we'll go around into the casting.»It's not an easy feat to find an actor who's both capable and willing to take on the «life-changing» role, Wilson noted.«He has to sign on for four or five films, so it takes a huge commitment. Not all the actors are ready and willing to do it,» he said. «Daniel, it took him a long time to figure out that he had come and do it.»Broccoli agreed, even quoting one-time Bond Pierce Brosnan, who once stated, «More people have walked on the moon than have played this character.»«When you think about it in those terms,» she said, «it’s quite daunting.»While daunting for an actor, Wilson told ET that the stars of the franchise have «been the key» to its success, as «every actor brings a new refreshment to the series.»While fans wait for more information on the next potential Bond, they can get their fill of the series with the new documentary, , which will debut on Prime Video Oct.

Zack Sharf Pierce Brosnan kicked off his “Black Adam” press tour with a new profile in GQ UK, and it appears the actor is already bracing for an onslaught of James Bond questions this press cycle. Daniel Craig finished his 007 tenure with “No Time to Die,” which means all eyes are on franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson to see which actor will be the next Bond. Brosnan got to that question before GQ UK could even go there. “Who should do it? I don’t care,” Brosnan said. The actor added, “It’ll be interesting to see who they get, who the man shall be. Whoever he be, I wish him well.” GQ UK noted that Brosnan said this with “a tone that indicates it’s maybe not actually that interesting.”

Shalini Dore Features News Editor As with so many other organizations these past couple of years, the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation had been unable to meet in person. But on Wednesday, the charity, which provides assistance to theater workers, gathered at the Beverly Hilton to honor producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson as pioneers of the year. Presenting the award to the producers most famous for the James Bond franchise were Michelle Yeoh (“Tomorrow Never Dies”) and Daniel Craig, who starred as 007 in five of the films since 2006’s “Casino Royale.” “They just give and give, quietly and generously,” Craig said of Broccoli and Wilson’s philanthropic work. “They are like giving first responders. They see a problem and march right in.”

Three years since Elizabeth Banks was honored as Pioneer Of The Year in 2019, the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation returned Wednesday night with their Pioneer Of The Year dinner, this time honoring James Bond franchise producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. It was a welcome return for the industry charity which earned what co-chair Erik Lomis (with Heather Morgan) announced was a healthy haul of $1.5M dollars for the cause.

Daniel Craig suits up in a cream suit coat for the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation’s 2022 Pioneer Dinner held at The Beverly Hilton on Wednesday night (September 21) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Sam Smith is gearing up for a whole new chapter in life.The singer walked the red carpet at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's 2022 Pioneer Dinner — which honored Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson and celebrated 60 years of James Bond -- at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, and they spoke with ET's Matt Cohen about their upcoming single, «Unholy,» a part of which has already been used countless TikTok posts in recent weeks.«It's amazing. Its so exciting… [and] It's just the chorus that's out there, so I can't wait for you to hear the song. It's a wild song,» Smith shared.

James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have played down speculation that Idris Elba will be the next 007.In a recent interview with Variety, the pair responded to Elba’s recent claim that he doesn’t see Bond when he “looks in the mirror”.“We love Idris,” said Broccoli.

next James Bond have been going on for years, and he’s even seemingly denied wanting to take on the role. Now, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.

Daniel Craig only just wrapped up his time as suave super-spy James Bond last year in Cary Fukanaga‘s “No Time To Die,” but fans of the franchise already want to know who will replace him. As of right now, the short answer to that question is: no one knows, but it’s not Idris Elba.

Manori Ravindran International Editor Landing James Bond may be the biggest acting gig in Hollywood, but 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson say they still have to pitch prospective actors on the part. When Variety catches up with Britain’s most famous producers in late August, they’re busy preparing for the 60th anniversary of Bond in October. But the search for a new actor to play the world’s most famous spy is quietly rumbling on in the background. It’s still “early days,” they claim, but whomever lands the role has to be in it for the long haul. For a while, that person seemed to be Idris Elba. But the “Luther” star recently said he didn’t see Bond when he “looks in the mirror” — remarks that some have interpreted as Elba’s valediction to 007.

Skyfall director Sam Mendes has said he thinks a woman should direct the next James Bond film.The filmmaker discussed the future of the 007 franchise after producer Barbara Broccoli had said the next actor to play James Bond would be male.In an interview with Deadline, Mendes said that he thinks the director of the next film “has to evolve” after discussing Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise.“I don’t envy Barbara having to follow Daniel’s [Craig] five movies,” Mendes began. “He reinvigorated the franchise but the franchise is so huge that it’s very difficult for a younger actor to step into that.”Referring to the director specifically, the filmmaker added: “I think that the actor playing Bond is going to evolve, the director has to evolve.

Lea Seydoux has teased that she could return for the next James Bond film. The 37-year-old actress has played Dr. Madeleine Swann in 'Spectre' and 'No Time To Die' and suggested that she could be back for the next installment after Bond's death and Daniel Craig's exit from the role at the end of the last movie.

EXCLUSIVE: Léa Seydoux who played Dr. Madeleine Swann in the two most recent 007 films, Spectre and No Time to Die, posed a mischievous question about whether audiences will see the mother of James Bond’s daughter in the next instalment of the long-running film franchise.

Netflix series Heartstopper, revealed she’s a fan of the franchise in an interview with the Daily Star Sunday.“I love James Bond films,” Finney said. “Every film I’ve seen, I’ve always thought, ‘I’d love to be that cool, sexy Bond girl’.”She added: “It has never been done before, so it would be amazing to do it.”Caroline Cossey, also known as Tula, is a trans model who was an extra in 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only.

Naman Ramachandran A galaxy of stars paid fulsome tribute to filmmaker John McTiernan (“Die Hard,” “Predator”) and stuntman Vic Armstrong (the Indiana Jones, James Bond and Star Wars franchises) as they were both awarded Moving Target awards on Friday for their outstanding contributions to the action genre at the inaugural London Action Festival.The awards were presented at London’s Royal London Geographical Society and icons from the genre attended, including Corin Hardy (“Gangs of London”), composer David Arnold (“Casino Royale”) Robert Davi (“Die Hard”) and Edgar Wright (“Last Night in Soho”).Prominent film personalities who have worked with McTiernan and Armstrong conveyed their appreciation via video messages. Harrison Ford praised Armstrong, saying: “We’ve been doing this Vic for like 50 years! You’ve had the good sense to turn it into a directing job ‘cos this running, jumping and falling down thing is a game for the young guys.

Kate Mara walks in front of husband Jamie Bell while leaving Claridge’s in London on Tuesday night (June 28).

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.

EXCLUSIVE: James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has revealed that it will be “at least two years“ before the next 007 movie begins filming and that the task of finding an actor to replace Daniel Craig hasn’t begun “because it’s a reinvention of Bond.”

Naman Ramachandran James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are being accorded BFI Fellowships, the highest honor bestowed by the British Film Institute. The fellowships will be presented at the BFI chair’s dinner, hosted by BFI chair Tim Richards, on June 28.

Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, who have overseen the James Bond franchise for the past three decades, have been honored with BFI Fellowships, the highest bestowed by the film institute.

James Bond movie, revealing the story he originally had planned for the 25th instalment of the franchise.The director was set to helm Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 before departing the project due to creative differences with producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.Speaking to Esquire UK, the Oscar winner revealed that his proposed story was set in Russia and explored Bond’s origins.“I remember thinking, ‘Should I really get involved in franchises?’ Because they don’t really want something different,” said Boyle.

Zack Sharf Danny Boyle was all set to direct Daniel Craig in his final James Bond movie before exiting the project due to creative differences with producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

James Bond franchise architects Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have been set to receive the 2022 Pioneer of the Year Award from the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. The honor will be bestowed September 21 during a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.

J. Kim Murphy Broadway’s production of “Macbeth” has canceled its Saturday matinee and evening preview performances as a response to star Daniel Craig testing positive for COVID-19.The suspension of performances was announced through the production’s official Twitter on Saturday morning, along with confirmation that tickets sold for the two cancelled showtimes would be refunded.“Today’s matinee and evening performance of ‘Macbeth’ are cancelled due to Daniel Craig just testing positive for COVID this afternoon,” reads the production’s official notice.

completed its $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM, which co-owns the 007 movie franchise, two weeks ago, it instantly began splitting Bond into many pieces with its evil money-grubbing laser, effectively kicking off the death of a 60-year-old brand beloved by generations.You can smell the British flesh start to sizzle. Last week, Variety reported that Amazon Prime Video and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.

Think you have what it takes to be an international spy? A new reality competition is giving you a chance to prove yourself 007 style.

A competition series based on the iconic British secret agent has been greenlighted at Prime Video, Deadline has confirmed.

A competition series based on the iconic British secret agent is in the works at Prime Video, Deadline has confirmed.

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe world of James Bond is hitting the streaming world a lot sooner than you’d think.Amazon’s Prime Video has greenlit its first TV show based on the iconic British spy with “007’s Road to a Million,” a Bond-style spin on a race around the world.The show will be produced by Britain’s 72 Films (“The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty,” “All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur”) and Bond guardians and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, along with MGM Television.Sources tell Variety that the project has been in the works at Prime Video for around four years, long before the MGM deal was finalized, and it sits separately to any shows that are yet to come out of the pact.

The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has unveiled its award winners for 2022 ahead of the prize ceremony on Saturday. Scroll down for the full list.

K.J. Yossman Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will be among the winners at the Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) awards on Friday night alongside actor Charlotte Riley and senior vice president of studio operations Warner Bros.

EXCLUSIVE: We hear that Amazon Studios and Prime Video SVP Mike Hopkins sent a warm, welcoming email to MGM staffers this morning about the streamer’s acquisition of the near-century old studio, telling them that “we look forward to working with you as we create the next phase of MGM’s rich history together.”

Broadway’s upcoming Macbeth, starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, has completed its cast, with Hadestown‘s Amber Gray, Billions‘ Asia Kate Dillon and Phillip James Brannon from M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant among those joining the production.

singer Adele came on stage to accept her golden statuette, Elba placed his cue cards in front of his groin in an attempt to cover his embarrassment.The Twitterverse had a field day with jokes, memes and observations about the Marvel star’s mishap. “@BRITs someone needs to tell Idris Elba to close the front door,” a fan joked.“Why the hell are people complaining that Idris Elba’s fly was open at The Brits? They’re acting like that’s not the best possible outcome,” another added.One said, “No matter how ropey I feel today I can at least be safe in the knowledge that Idris Elba feels worse #BRITs.”Why the hell are people complaining that Idris Elba’s fly was open at The Brits? They’re acting like that’s not the best possible outcome.Other Twitter fans tried to warn Elba, writing: “@idriselba YOUR FLIES DOWN BRO #brits#brits2022.”“No one think to tell Idris Elba his flies were down before he went on stage nah #brits,” a fan noticed.