Sean Connery (1930 – 2020), James Bond star and Oscar winner

It feels like we’ve been talking about who might become the next James Bond for years now. Partially, that’s because Daniel Craig made it very clear that he was done with the franchise after the upcoming film, “No Time to Die.” And then there’s the fact that “No Time to Die” has been delayed numerous times.

No Time To Die.And like most British actors in the 25 to 35 age range, the Star Wars actor has been asked whether he'd be keen on the part.Speaking to MTV, he said: “Hey listen, [with] Steve McQueen directing, let’s do this. We could show them something different.“We’ll still bring that sophistication – you know, James Bond has to be James Bond.

James Bond.It comes after the Star Wars actor was touted to take over the role from Daniel Craig by Small Axe co-star Letitia Wright in a new interview.Asked whether Boyega or her Black Panther co-star Daniel Kaluuya would make a better 007, Wright told MTV News: “I say Boyega because I know he would love it, you know?“Daniel is the ‘do the work and stay behind.’ You know, he likes to stay low key. So that’s too much.

In honor of both the late Sean Connery and the 25th anniversary of “GoldenEye” (1995), Be Reel looks back at the debuts of every actor to embody 007: Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig—with a courteous nod to George Lazenby, too. LISTEN: A Very Tim Curry Halloween [Be Reel Podcast] Each actor brings different qualities to Bond in a franchise that tends to over-correct more than evolve.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.As Time Goes By actor Geoffrey Palmer has died aged 93.His agent confirmed that the popular TV and film star died peacefully at home.Geoffrey starred in a raft of hit sitcoms during his decade-spanning career, but is perhaps best known for his role in the much-loved BBC programme As Time Goes By with Judi Dench.The gently comedy, about two former lovers who meet later in life after marry, ran on the channel

Geoffrey Palmer, known for his role in James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, has died at the age of 93. The actor died peacefully at home, his agent confirmed on Friday.READ: In memoriam: celebrities who have passed away in 2020The British star will be best remembered for appearing in sitcom As Time Goes By, which he starred opposite Dame Judi Dench.

Lashana Lynch, who was previously rumored to take over Daniel Craig’s role as James Bond in the 2021 film “No Time to Die,” has seemingly confirmed the news -- and is opening up about the “abuse” she says she has endured since being cast as the first Black female 007.

The name’s Bond…James Bond. That iconic line cemented a cinematic franchise into the minds of a generation, as well as a man.

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.

Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, and tributes from the entertainment world have poured in for the man renowned for his portrayal of James Bond.Sir Sean, whose family said he died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas following a long illness, was the first to bring the 007 character to the big screen.He went on to appear in seven of the Bond blockbusters from 1962 to 1983, and his name became synonymous with the spy role.Sir Sean, who was born in Edinburgh, enjoyed an esteemed acting

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.

LONDON -- Sean Connery, the charismatic Scottish actor who rose to international superstardom as the suave secret agent James Bond and then abandoned the role to carve out an Oscar-winning career in other rugged roles, has died. He was 90.Connery’s wife and two sons said he “died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family” in the Bahamas, where he lived.