Back to Bond: Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem on ‘Skyfall’ Memories, ‘Dune’ and That ‘Heartbreaking’ 007 Finale

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James Bond for so long, your friends start to bring that persona into your personal life to mess with you.During a recent episode of Variety’s Actors on Actors, Skyfall costars Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem got together to discuss their respective careers, along with their time onscreen as a pair. Craig starts the conversation by asking: “Are we supposed to talk intelligently for 30 minutes? I’m not sure I’m capable of doing that. And I know I’m not capable of talking intelligently about acting for 30 minutes.”A post shared by Variety (@variety)Luckily, they don’t end up taking things too seriously, which leads to some interesting annecdotes--including Bardem talking about the time he surprised his friend by dressing up as a Bond girl.It all started when the Spainish actor brings up how much they have in common, which includes the fact that they were born one day and one year apart.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentIn some ways, Javier Bardem and Christoph Waltz have trod similar career paths. In the space of two years, both stole the show and won Oscars playing cold-blooded killers, Bardem in the Coen brothers’ “No Country for Old Men,” Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds.” Both went on to become memorable Bond villains.

James Bond, speculation continues to be rife over who Daniel Craig's successor will be after his explosive exit from the franchise in No Time To Die. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 007 films, so surely this is the best time to announce the next star to take up the Licence to Kill? Now, industry insiders have teased the wait for the big news may actually not be that long away after all. Deadline's Justin Kroll tweeted: "While it's been crickets on the #BondWatch scene, making it seem like this will be a long process, one source with a couple clients in the mix told me something interesting recently of when a decision may come down the pipeline, "I think we he[ar] who it is after the Oscars.

Clayton Davis Penélope Cruz is luxuriously refined in “Parallel Mothers,” a performance that has picked up critical acclaim and notable accolades since debuting at Venice. The voting bloc of the international community is a key demographic that pushed last year’s “The Father” from Florian Zeller, another Sony Pictures Classics feature, to perform exceptionally well with the Academy despite significant misses from key guild groups leading to nominations.

James Bond on BBC Radio 2 with Zoe Ball. As the conversation went on, the star came to the conclusion that Monty Don was actually the best man for the job. Speaking to Zoe about his new children’s book Rockstar Detectives, the pair got on to the subject of Adam’s recent MBE. The Australian presenter received the award in the New Year Honours list for his services to Paralympic sport and disability awareness. After Zoe congratulated The Last Leg presenter on his MBE, the comedian shared a surreal moment when he received his letter confirming the award.He said: “So the weird thing is, they send you a letter about a month beforehand saying, ‘Do you accept and would you like to be put forward blah blah blah…’ “But the letter had on it stamped ‘On Her Majesty's Service’ - and for a second I thought I might be the new James Bond.”“So wonderful! I think you could carry it off,” Zoe joked.

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Skyfall, the 2012 instalment of the James Bond franchise, reflected on the stunt in a new interview.The pair spoke to Variety as part of its Actors On Actors feature, with Craig saying in the video: “I remember you were in drag – but I know that’s a whole other story.”Bardem went on to admit that he popped “out of a cake” to surprise his co-star on his birthday. “I was supposed to be the Bond girl that night, and oh, my God, I was,” he said.“I sang ‘Happy Birthday  to You,’ my best Marilyn Monroe impersonation.

Wilson Chapman editorThe Miami Film Festival has announced its opening and closing titles for its upcoming 39th edition.The festival, which showcases works from filmmaker’s in the Ibero-American diaspora, will premiere and end with two films listed on the Oscar shortlist for international feature film. “The Good Boss” (El Buen Patrón), a comedy written and directed by Spain’s Fernando León de Aranoa, will open the festival, which will close with “Plaza Catedral,” the sophomore narrative feature of Panamanian director Abner Benaim.“The Good Boss” stars Javier Bardem as Blanco, the owner of a family business up for consideration for a local award for business excellence. Determined to win the award, Blanco begins meddling in the lives of his employees, setting off a chain of events that leads to shocking repercussions.

Knives Out 2 is expected to be released this autumn.The actor, who will reprise his role as private detective Benoit Blanc in the sequel to the 2019’s Knives Out, said in a new interview that the film is in the editing stage.He told Variety: ‘We did the second one [in 2021] in Greece, and then we filmed studio work in Serbia. It’s in the can. Rian [Johnson – director] is editing now, and it’ll be out, I think, in the fall of this year.”Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Madelyn Cline, Jessica Henwick and Ethan Hawke will also star in the film.Last year Craig said that he thinks the sequel is “very different” from the original.

Daniel Craig's years of playing James Bond have desensitized him to injuries. During 's «Actors on Actors» series, the 53-year-old action star was shocked to learn he'd done the whole 25-minute interview while bleeding from his head.The moment happened at the end of Craig's chat with his  co-star, Javier Bardem.Bardem inquired, «Let me ask you, my friend, as the last question, what happened to you here?» As 52-year-old Bardem pointed to Craig's head to indicate the mark on the other actor's face, Craig questioned, «Did I bash my head? Have I just got sandwich on my head? Have I done this whole interview [with that]?»Craig quickly left the frame to go look in a mirror and was heard exclaiming, «Oh my God, you're right.»Through hysterical laughter, Craig explained that the injury was caused by a mishap with a ring light and an iPad.«They've sent me this wonderful ring flash, which I've set up with an iPad in the middle of it,» he told Bardem, before noting that, when he was setting up the gadget, his iPad «fell on my head just before the interview.»«This is 17 years playing Bond,» Craig quipped of his iconic character." Can you see how accident prone I am? No wonder I get f**king injured every time I do a movie… If I don't get injured when I'm filming I'm not doing it properly.«Daniel Craig did his entire #ActorsOnActors interview with Javier Bardem without realizing he was bleeding from his forehead: „This is 17 years playing Bond! No wonder I get f--ing injured every time I do a movie!“ https://t.co/9KfdQMzY1Qpic.twitter.com/QVc1Td9UX5Craig wrapped his time as 007 with the release of  last year.

discussing their respective roles in “No Time to Die” and “Being the Ricardos” as part of Variety’s annual “Actors on Actors” series in which thespians politely grill each other for their fans’ viewing pleasure.During the laughter-filled bro chat, Craig dropped a gender-bending bombshell about their time working together: “I remember you were in drag — but I know that’s a whole other story.”Bardem went on to admit that he popped “out of a cake” to surprise his co-star on his birthday.“I was supposed to be the Bond girl that night, and oh, my God, I was,” he revealed. “I sang ‘Happy Birthday  to You,’ my best Marilyn Monroe impersonation.

Daniel Craig is opening up about his upcoming movie, Knives Out 2, which just wrapped production in Europe late last year.

Idris Elba has been revealed as the bookies’ latest favourite to become the new James Bond.The 49 year old Luther actor has long been in the running to take on the mantle of 007 and replace Daniel Craig, 53, as MI6’s most iconic spy. But the latest odds seem to hint the fan-favourite Hollywood star, who is married to Sabrina Dhowre, could have the role in the bag. It comes following 61 year old executive producer Barbara Broccoli shared public support for the actor.

circling for years that the British actor, 49, could possibly be the next James Bond.And as it turns out, his name has finally been thrown in as “part of the conversation” to take over the role of the infamous spy from Daniel Craig.Craig, 53, has played the MI6 womanizer since 2006’s “Casino Royale” until the last installment, “No Time to Die” (2021).Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson recently appeared on Deadline’s “Crew Call” podcast and discussed the idea of Elba’s casting.“Well, we know Idris — I’m friends with him and he’s a magnificent actor,” Broccoli said.

He's portrayed one of the world's most famous secret agents for more than a decade, and has encountered criminals from all walks of life.But Daniel Craig was no match for a pesky ring light as he was completely unaware that he was bleeding from his forehead during an interview with Javier Bardem for theVariety's Actors on Actors series.The 53-year-old No Time to Die star, who has played James Bond for 15 years, was oblivious to the wound on his head as he chatted with his Skyfall co-star via Zoom. Whoops!Daniel Craig was no match for a pesky ring light as he was completely unaware that he was bleeding from his forehead during an interview with Javier Bardem for the Variety's Actors on Actors series'Let me ask you, my friend, this last question: "What happened to you here?"' Bardem asked while pointing to a spot on Craig's head.

Skyfall co-star Javier Bardem while his head was bleeding – which he failed to notice until the end of the chat.The pair took part in the latest edition of Variety‘s Actors On Actors segment, which sees two film or TV stars interview each other.At the end of the conversation, Bardem noticed that Craig was bleeding. “Let me ask you this last question my friend: what happened to you here?” Bardem said, pointing to the James Bond star’s head.“Where? Have I just got sandwich on my head?” Craig replied, before going to look in the mirror. He then laughed and explained the reason for the wound: “They’ve sent me this wonderful ring flash that I’ve set up with an iPad in the middle of it..

When it comes to birthday celebrations, Javier Bardem goes all out for his friends.

Daniel Craig shared a hilarious moment with Javier Bardem in their new interview!

Zack Sharf Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem became close friends during the making of Sam Mendes’ 2012 James Bond tentpole “Skyfall,” so much so that Bardem once serenaded Craig for his birthday in Marilyn Monroe fashion. True to the spirit of their friendship, Bardem did so while dressed in drag as a Bond girl.

She's an Academy Award-winning actress with a host of incredible roles on her resume.And Cate Blanchett addressed her decision to turn down the opportunity to play Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos during an interview with Variety.The 52-year-old actress was originally cast in the Amazon Prime movie as the iconic comedian, but the role ultimately went to Nicole Kidman. Finally opening up:Cate Blanchett addressed her decision to turn down the opportunity to play Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos during an interview with Variety'It became the movie it needed to be,' she said.