James Bond producers say films will “change” with “new direction” for next 007 actor

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James Bond franchise have said the films will “change” in a “new direction” when the next lead actor is announced.Daniel Craig wrapped up his stint as 007 after five films with 2021’s No Time To Die, and Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.

Wilson, who oversee the Bond estate, have not confirmed who will be taking on the role next.The duo are being awarded the Irving G.

Thalberg Memorial Award on Sunday (November 17), an honorary Oscar given to film producers who work “reflects a consistently high quality”, and ahead of that they have spoken to the Associated Press about the future of the franchise.“Every time we cast a new actor, the films change,” said Wilson. “It’s the excitement of a new Bond, a new direction.

Every one of these people who took on the role offered something new and different.”Broccoli, 64, and her half-brother Wilson, 82, are the children of Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli, who along with Harry Saltzman oversaw the Bond films from their beginnings with 1962’s Dr.