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Skyfall director Sam Mendes has said he thinks a woman should direct the next James Bond film.The filmmaker discussed the future of the 007 franchise after producer Barbara Broccoli had said the next actor to play James Bond would be male.In an interview with Deadline, Mendes said that he thinks the director of the next film “has to evolve” after discussing Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise.“I don’t envy Barbara having to follow Daniel’s [Craig] five movies,” Mendes began. “He reinvigorated the franchise but the franchise is so huge that it’s very difficult for a younger actor to step into that.”Referring to the director specifically, the filmmaker added: “I think that the actor playing Bond is going to evolve, the director has to evolve.

KIT HARINGTON is supposed to be the star of his family — but it turns out his grandad was a superspy who was probably the inspiration for James Bond. The Game of Thrones hunk delves into the history of his relative, MI5 and MI6 agent John Harington, for a new series of My Grandparents’ War, which starts tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm.

You could argue that Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond is highlighted by Sam Mendes’ “Skyfall.” Moreso than the other films over the actor’s tenure as 007, “Skyfall” seems to be the high watermark for the franchise in recent years. So, when you talk about where the James Bond franchise needs to go in the future, now that Craig is no longer involved, Mendes seems like a good person to ask.

Could it be the One Direction Harry Styles is going in is to play none other than James Bond? Chances of the As It Was and Late Night Talking star becoming everyone's favourite secret agent have been priced at 66/1 by William Hill. He joins other longshots such as Thor's Chris Hemsworth and Star Wars' Ewan McGregor to succeed Daniel Craig, who stepped down from the role after last year's No Time To Die. Bizarrely, the chances of Harry landing the 007 role don't seem to have been hampered by his poorly-received acting skills in movies Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman.

George Lazenby is “sorry” after being removed from a live show after complaints about his on-stage stories. The ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ star outlined it was not his “intention” to upset people with his anecdotes from the height of his fame while appearing at 'The Music of James Bond' in Perth, Australia on Saturday night (10. 09.

James Bond actor George Lazenby has apologised after being accused of making “homophobic” and “misogynistic” comments in a recent on-stage interview.The actor, who starred as 007 in the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, was appearing as a guest as part of an Australian tour called The Music of James Bond.However, audience members in Perth took offence at the Australian actor’s anecdotes, describing them as “creepy” and “disgusting”.Taking to Twitter, Lazenby said he was “sorry and saddened to hear” that his stories had offended some fans.“It was never my intention to make hurtful or homophobic comments and I am truly sorry if my stories that I have shared many times were taken that way,” he wrote.Theatre producer Concertworks said it was “extremely saddened and disappointed” by Lazenby’s “language, comments and recollections” during Saturday’s (September 10) show in Perth, and have since removed the actor from all future performances of the tour.“These were his personal views and there is no excuse for this in today’s society. They do not reflect the views of Concertworks,” said the company’s lawyer, Aaron Kernaghan in a statement (via the BBC).Kernaghan added that the company has “chosen to discontinue its relationship with Mr Lazenby” and is now conducting a “thorough review of the matter”.I am sorry and saddened to hear that my stories in Perth on Saturday might have offended some people.

George Lazenby, best known for his take on James Bond in the 1969 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”, has issued an apology after he was accused of making “disgusting” comments.

My favorite Toronto premiere memory was the one where eventual Best Picture winner Spotlight played to a raucous crowd reaction at the Princess of Wales Theatre, the emotion ratcheted up even further when the Boston Globe journalists who cracked the Catholic Church pedophile scandals took the stage and stood next to the actors who played them onscreen. It has been several years since TIFF has been able to show why this is such a special festival, because of the Covid epidemic and Canada’s protective lockdown of its borders. Last night marked a turning point for TIFF as a preeminent showcase for awards season movies, with the back to back Princess of Wales Theatre world premieres of Netflix’s Rian Johnson-directed Knives Out sequel Glass Onion, followed by the premiere of Amblin/Universal’s Steven Spielberg love letter to his family and a movie camera, The Fabelmans. Both of these films land squarely in the awards conversation.

James Bond star Daniel Craig has reflected on filming a scene with the Queen for the London 2012 Olympics, describing it as ‘an incredible thing’.The world saw a more spirited side to the monarch when she made a cameo appearance in Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony for the Olympic Games.In the comedy sketch, Craig, who played British spy 007, called at Buckingham Palace to summon the Queen to the event.The Queen, who was sitting at her writing desk, made him wait before greeting him with the words: ‘Good evening, Mr Bond.’They walked together, along with some of her corgis, towards a helicopter and set off, flying over London to the Olympic Stadium, concluding with a stunt double of the Queen parachuting into the arena.Seconds later, the real Queen, wearing the same peach dress as the stunt double, entered the stadium to rapturous applause.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoReflecting on his time filming with the Queen, 54-year-old Craig, who initially paid tribute to her ‘incomparable legacy’ on Thursday, told the BBC at the Toronto International Film Festival: ‘What an incredible thing.‘We will not see the likes of her ever again.

Daniel Craig has said shooting his jaw-dropping James Bond scene for the Olympics with the late Queen was "incredible".The 007 star, 54, teamed up with Her Majesty for a high-octane sketch as part of the Opening Ceremony at the London games 10 years ago.The hilarious skit saw the suave spy turning up at Buckingham Palace in a black cab to collect the monarch, as tourists visiting the plush pad stopped what they were doing and gasped.READ MORE: Daniel Craig confesses he enjoys being 'stark naked' for 24 hours once a yearDaniel, in character as Bond, strode through the halls with the Queen's beloved corgis at his heels before he arrived at her room, where she was sat at a desk writing.An aide announced his arrival but the monarch refused to be hurried and made the tuxedo-clad star wait for a moment before she turned and greeted him with the words: "Good evening, Mr Bond."Giving the secret agent a small smile she then led him out of the room and they boarded a helicopter and flew off to the games, where they appeared to parachute into the arena.The skit was a huge hit when it aired a decade ago and, reflecting on it after the monarch died at the age of 96, Daniel told the BBC: "What an incredible thing.""We will not see the likes of her ever again," he added."To be alive during her reign is something else."The Queen passed away at Balmoral on Thursday (8 September), a few hours after reports of concerns for her health.Stars, fans and dignitaries from across the world paid tribute to the much-loved royal following the sad news.Daniel was among those to speak out that day, saying that the Queen left "an incomparable legacy" and that she would be "profoundly missed".The Queen's funeral will be held on Monday, September 19.For

James Bond star Daniel Craig described filming a scene with the Queen for London 2012 as “an incredible thing”.The world saw a more spirited side to the monarch when she made a cameo appearance in Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. In the comedy sketch, Craig, who played British spy 007, called at Buckingham Palace to summon the Queen to the event.The Queen, who was sitting at her writing desk, made him wait before greeting him with the words: “Good evening, Mr Bond.” They walked together, along with some of her corgis, towards a helicopter and set off, flying over London to the Olympic Stadium, concluding with a stunt double of the Queen parachuting into the arena.

Deadline’s studio at the 2022 edition of the Toronto Film Festival continued with Day 2 by hosting fest-goers such as Viola Davis and John Boyega from The Woman King; Sterling K. Brown from Biosphere; Lily James from What’s Love Got To Do With It? and Eddie Redmayne from The Good Nurse. Click on the photo above to launch the gallery.

The Queen volunteered herself to be in it, describing her performances as full of "real joy."Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who also wrote the Platinum Jubilee Paddington sketch, explained to BBC Radio Four's Today programme that the Queen was not originally in the James Bond sketch.However, when the team visited Buckingham Palace for permission to represent Her Majesty on at the Olympics 2012 opening ceremony, they discovered that The Queen wanted to be in the sketch.READ NEXT: Netflix's The Crown fans demand extra episode to honour Queen ElizabethHe said: "We went to the palace asking for permission to represent her and to know what she was wearing on the day and it was her amazing dresser who said, ‘No no she wants to be in it.’ "She was game and she was up for that."The famous sketch saw The Queen meet James Bond, played by 007 actor Daniel Craig, in a surprise cameo, where she greeted him with the words "Good evening Mr. Bond."However, Frank also revealed that The Queen did not originally speak in the sketch, until she made a special request to director Danny Boyle for a line in the script."In fact on the day when we were filming, she asked Danny Boyle if she could have a line because there wasn’t a line in the script, probably because when I was typing the script I didn’t quite know how you would type the character of the Queen, what would you type."After their meeting, The Queen and Bond walked alongside one another, and the corgis, before setting off in a helicopter towards the Olympic stadium - when a stunt double for The Queen jumped out of the helicopter and parachuted in.

Lady Gaga? What about both Frank Sinatra and Daniel Craig? The frankly astounding longevity of Queen Elizabeth II produced a vast number and astounding variety of star encounters – many of them at premieres and openings celebrating stage and screen. From her very first appearance at the Royal Variety Performance as an endearingly star-struck young monarch, to her late-in-life introduction to the glamour of Gaga, we trace them here.‘This is the best show of all,’ announced the newly proclaimed Queen after the end of this, her first Royal Variety Performance.The spectacle had featured many of the period’s most popular musicians (the Beverley Sisters, Ian Wallace) and comedians (including Tony Hancock, who went down particularly well with the Duke of Edinburgh).

She sat in on a Cabinet meeting – the first monarch to do so for over a century. She also enjoyed a good tease of some of her more earnest prime ministers. At a G7 meeting of world leaders in 1991, Edward Heath, the pompous former prime minister, was filmed showing off about how brave he had been in going to Baghdad under Saddam Hussein.

passed away on Thursday at the age of 96 after seven decades of service to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms.In addition to the title of monarch, she also could be given the moniker of “Best Cameo Star” — thanks to two very unforgettable skits in the past decade.Elizabeth surprised royal fans when she appeared in a 2012 Olympics opening ceremony sketch with Daniel Craig as James Bond and a skit with Paddington Bear earlier this year.Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who co-wrote both scenes, recalled how much the sovereign liked to be in front of the camera.“Slumdog Millionaire” filmmaker Danny Boyle directed the 2012 mini-play and Cottrell-Boyce explained that Elizabeth desperately wanted a speaking role.“On the day we were filming, she said to Danny Boyle, ‘I think I should have a line,’ ” he told the BBC on Friday, via the Hollywood Reporter. “She bagged that.

on Instagram. “Rest In Peace Your Majesty,” the actor said.

Elton John continued to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at a concert following her death, telling his audience that they were going to ‘celebrate her life’.On Thursday September 8, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen – who reigned for 70 years – had died at Balmoral at the age of 96 after doctors became concerned for her health.Members of the royal family, including Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry, made their way to the estate, with tributes pouring in from across the world and from celebrities including Dame Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig and Piers Morgan.In a statement, Sir Elton described the late monarch as an ‘inspiring presence’, saying he would ‘miss her dearly’.He continued to honour the Queen on Thursday evening during a concert in Toronto, Canada, telling the spectators: ‘She was an inspiring presence to be around… she was fantastic. She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and a genuine caring warmth.’The Rocket Man singer said that being 75, the Queen had ‘been with me all my life’, adding: ‘I feel very sad that she won’t be with me anymore, but I’m glad she’s at peace, and I’m glad she’s at rest and she deserves it.’Elton John pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth on her passing Toronto 2022 #EltonJohn #QueenElizabethII #Toronto pic.twitter.com/pe91kRr8nhHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the throne, with her death announced by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.

DANIEL Craig has paid tribute to "incomparable" Queen Elizabeth II following her death aged 96. The Queen stole the show in the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, where Daniel — as James Bond — was seen arriving at Buckingham Palace to escort the monarch into a chopper.