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Dune director Denis Villeneuve will helm the next Bond – but what will his 007 be like?

The James Bond franchise has lain dormant for four years, since Daniel Craig’s swansong as 007, No Time to Die. A legal quarrel between Bond’s producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and Amazon Studios resulted in a stalemate and production on a new Bond film has remained in limbo.

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No Time To Cast: What do you make of Amazon’s James Bond shortlist?

You Only Cast Once... Live And Let Cast... Cast Another Day... We'll stop. Here's our verdict on the trio of actors who have apparently been shortlisted by Amazon for the new James Bond film.

Euronews

James Bond hopeful reveals ‘dark’ 007 pitch that saw them dropped from Casino Royale auditions

‘He’s brilliant at killing people,’ actor said

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Matthew Goode’s 'dark pitch' ruined his Bond chances

Matthew Goode’s “really dark’ pitch got him dropped from James Bond auditions almost 20 years ago.

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‘It was always his dream’: How the Dune mastermind just became the most powerful director in the James Bond universe

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What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it

In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years

The Independent UK

Gun for hire: what does Denis Villeneuve joining as director tell us about the new James Bond?

The director of the now Amazon-controlled 007 franchise can do action spectacle with art and integrity – the question now is who will he want to wear the tux …

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‘Dune’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film

Villeneuve, who earned critical acclaim for the Dune franchise, 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Sicario', said the role is a "massive responsibility". He added: "To me, (Bond is) sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come."

Euronews

Denis Villeneuve to direct new James Bond film

The Dune, Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 director – and ‘die-hard Bond fan’ – will helm next movie in the spy franchise with Amazon MGM Studios

The Guardian - AU

007 legend Pierce Brosnan reveals what the next James Bond must have

Pierce Brosnan has insisted that the next James Bond must have a "sense of humour" amongst other things if they are to succesfully take on the part of the 007 spy.

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Man denies breaching restraining order against ex-James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli

Daniel Wilson, 36, fron south London, is accused of contacting Broccoli on 11 dates between April 2022 and April this year

Evening Standard

Matthew Rhys wanted to play Welsh James Bond

Matthew Rhys has revealed he wanted to play his version of James Bond as Welsh when he was considered for the role of 007 before it went to Daniel Craig.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson signs deal with iconic James Bond watchmakers amid 007 rumours

Could this deal with the iconic Bond watchmaker give him the licence to kill?

The Independent UK

Alexander Skarsgård to ‘pitch’ different kind of James Bond to Amazon

‘I could be a very polite, diplomatic Swedish James Bond,’ said ‘True Blood’ actor

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The Guardian - UK

‘I hum the Chariots of Fire theme all day, every day’: Nigel Havers on beach-running, playing Michael Caine’s son and hating his name

The quintessential English actor answers your questions about being posh, appearing on I’m a Celebrity, and asking parked motorists to turn off their engines

Evening Standard

James Bond is in ‘safe hands’ with new producers, says Anthony Horowitz

It comes after Amazon revealed they had gained creative control of the British spy franchise in February.

Evening Standard

New 'controversial' James Bond will be 'fresh and exotic', insists Amazon as MGM reboot begins

Producers start work in London without original team as 007 franchise begins new era

The Independent UK

Amazon says new James Bond is ‘getting started’ as ‘exotic new chapter’ promised

Amazon execs said they are ‘committed to honouring the legacy of this iconic character’

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Amazon MGM promises 'fresh, exotic new chapter' for James Bond

Amazon MGM remain "committed to honouring the legacy" of 'James Bond' with "fresh" plans for the future.

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James Bond to 'go back to origins' with 'very young' new star

The new producers behind the James Bond franchise are reportedly planning to reboot the superspy films by going "back to the origins" and casting a "very young" new star, according to actor Daniel Mays.

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Dame Helen Mirren condemns 'sexist' James Bond

Dame Helen Mirren has declared she's never been a fan of the James Bond franchise because she's convinced the character was "born out of profound sexism".

The Guardian - AU

James Bond should not be a woman due to franchise’s ‘profound sexism’, says Helen Mirren

Actor says she is opposed to the possibility of a female 007 and that cinema should focus on telling stories of ‘extraordinary’ real female spies

Euronews

Amazon confirms Spider-Man and Harry Potter helmers as producers for next James Bond movie

The fate of the James Bond franchise gets an update with Amazon’s decision to hand over producing duties for the 26th 007 movie to Amy Pascal and David Heyman.

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Amazon selects Harry Potter's David Heyman and Spider-Man's Amy Pascal to produce next Bond film

Amazon Studios has selected David Heyman and Amy Pascal to produce the next 'James Bond' film and the pair are "humbled" to make history as part of the fracnhise.

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'Spider-Man,' 'Harry Potter' Producers Hired For New 007 Film

The producers behind the "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday.

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