Sam Heughan tops poll to find next James Bond actor

The Theatre Artists Fund, spearheaded by Sam Mendes to help support freelancers in the U.K. stage industry struggling during the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, has raised £1.6 million ($2 million) since it launched on July 6, with donations from a number of major stars.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterThree weeks after filmmaker Sam Mendes teamed up with Netflix to launch a $620K (£500K) fund to support the UK’s embattled theater workers, the pot has swollen to $2M (£1.6M) and counting.Prominent figures to contribute include the estate of the late Peter Saunders and Lady Saunders, the UK theater impresario behind The Mousetrap, which joins Netflix as the headline supporter.

Sam Faiers and partner Paul Knightley looked as though they were enjoying the most dreamy date night on Saturday night, as the mum-of-two took to Instagram to reveal an incredible garden cinema set up.

It’s been 18 years since Pierce Brosnan put on the tuxedo to play James Bond, but the Die Another Day star looks like he could step back into the role in an instant. Pierce, now 67, posted a shirtless photo from a day at the beach on Instagram, much to his followers’ delights, wearing just a pair of board shorts and some snorkeling gear. He simply captioned it, “Good morning…” noting that the photo was taken by his wife, Keely Shaye Brosnan.

“Outlander” star Sam Heughan will be trading in his kilt for a tuxedo if fans have their way.

James Bond, a new poll reveals.A poll conducted by the Radio Times shows the Outlander actor to be fans’ top choice, with a 30 per cent share of the vote.The Scottish actor has beaten Tom Hardy (second place – 14 per cent) and Henry Cavill (third place – 11 per cent) to prime position in a poll undertaken by almost 80,000 fans around the world.RadioTimes‘ Top 10 Choices to be the next James Bond:1. Sam Heughan (30 per cent)2. Tom Hardy (14 per cent)3. Henry Cavill (11 per cent)4. Idris Elba (10

coronavirus crisis and haven’t received any financial support.The multiple award-winning film and theatre director, whose most recent work was helming war epic 1917, has established the fund for those who are at most need, with a view to granting those eligible as quickly as possible.“It is specifically designed for theatre workers who find themselves at breaking point, for those unable to put food on the table or to pay bills, or for those considering leaving the profession altogether”, Mendes

Outlander actors Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish recently announced that they have been working on a new show but fans were delighted when the pair revealed today that they are also launching a book. Sam told his fans on Instagram that the duo had been working on book Clanlands.

© Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP Actor Henry Cavill poses for photographers upon arrival at the world premiere of The Witcher, at a central London cinema, Monday, Dec 16, 2019.(Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) "I think a lot of actors were seen in the UK," he told This Morning.

favourite to play the next James Bond.The Outlander actor was voted to the top spot of a poll by the Radio Times by eager fans who want to see him replace Daniel Craig in the coveted spy role.The Scots star, 40, beat Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston and Henry Cavill as the next choice for 007, gaining 30 per cent of thousands of votes.Scots actor Richard Madden was also in the line-up to be the next possible Bond, coming in at sixth place in the poll.Sam has previously spoken about James

Earl Cameron, a trailblazing actor known for appearing in the James Bond flick "Thunderball," has died at 102. Cameron's rep offered a statement to Entertainment Tonight, saying the actor "passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family on Friday in Kenilworth in Warwickshire." Cameron is considered one of Britain's first black mainstream movie stars.

has died. He was 102.

Doctor Who and the James Bond movie Thunderball, Cameron arrived in the UK in 1939 after joining the British merchant navy.He first appeared on screen in the 1951 movie Pool Of London, which at the time was a rare starring role for a black actor.In 2009, Cameron was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).His final acting credit saw him appear in the 2010 movie Inception, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Ellen Page.Beckett said that Cameron

Trolls, Frozen and Boss Baby are among the films chosen by children as a mood boost during lockdown, according to a study.

Sam Heughan could have a new career in the offing. After we revealed recently how he showed his passion for cooking by joining Good Morning America host Ginger Zee on Instagram to create traditional Scottish treat cranachan, it now seems the Scots actor is branching out into burgers.

Paul Brant got Calgary into the Canada Day spirit on Wednesday.

In 2004, Pierce Brosnan was told that he would no longer be playing James Bond and the franchise would be looking for a new leading man.

Pierce Brosnan is proud of his time playing James Bond.