Barbara Broccoli: Last News

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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.

Casino Royale. Craig's Bond marked a shift in the franchise: The character was blonde for the first time, and the films got darker as they started to explore more complex themes. Now, with the role available for the first time in 15 years, speculation abounds as to who could be the next For years, Bond fans have suggested that Idris Elba take on the role.

Since it was announced Daniel Craig will be moving on from his role as James Bond, there’s been tons of speculation that Idris Elba will take over the role.

Ever since talk of Daniel Craig stepping away from the role of James Bond first emerged, Idris Elba has consistently been viewed as a frontrunner for the role — in the media, at least.

Saga Magazine, the acting legend was quizzed about if the role should be played by a woman.This comes after Daniel Craig appeared for the final time in the role last year.When asked about potential casting, Judi replied: “As things go, that’s fine.“But then should you call it ‘By Ian Fleming?’ Who knows?”The Oscar-winner also admitted she would not have wanted to play the super spy herself.Asked if she would have taken on the role, she replied: “Certainly not!“I haven’t got the energy to do all that jumping off the roof and onto motorbikes.”Elsewhere, in her chat with Saga Magazine, she admitted she didn’t mind being replaced by Ralph.Judi added: “I don’t mind hearing someone else in the role.“They said I cried when I stopped being M - I didn’t”“I’d done it eight times, it was high time someone else had a go.”The conversation about who will be the next Bond has been heating up since No Time To Die was released.The producers have been dropping hints as fans place their bets.Barbara Broccoli, who produces the films with her brother Michael G Wilson, recently addressed rumours as well.Speaking on Deadline's Crew Call podcast yesterday she admitted one favourite Idris Elba was “part of the conversation”.She explained: "Well, we know Idris, we're friends with him, and he's a magnificent actor."And, you know, it's been part of the conversation, but it's always difficult to have the conversation when you have someone in the seat."I think we have decided that until No Time To Die has had its run and Daniel has been able to - well, we've all been able to savour, reap the benefits of Daniel's wonderful tenure, we're not gonna think about.“Or talk about anybody else, actors to play the role or storylines, we just want to live in

James Bond, Idris Elba has been “part of the conversation” about who’ll take over from Daniel Craig as 007.Daniel Craig’s last outing as Bond was in 2021’s No Time To Die and since he announced his plans to step down from the role, there has been plenty of speculation about who’ll be the new James Bond.In a new interview with the Deadline Podcast though, producer Barbara Broccoli has responded to the various rumours that Idris Elba will be the next 007.“Well, we know Idris, we’re friends with him, and he’s a magnificent actor. And, you know, it’s been part of the conversation, but it’s always difficult to have the conversation when you have someone in the seat,” she said.“I think we have decided that until No Time to Die has had its run and Daniel has been able to – well, we’ve all been able to savour, reap the benefits of Daniel’s wonderful tenure, we’re not gonna think about, or talk about anybody else.”Previously, Broccoli has said “I think it will be a man because I don’t think a woman should play James Bond.

J. Kim Murphy Mary Parent will be honored with the David O. Selznick achievement award at the upcoming Producers Guild Awards.

MGM and Eon Productions’ No Time to Die has come to represent something greater than just simply Daniel Craig’s final turn in the tuxedo.

James Bond in the franchise.The Witcher actor has been entertaining rumours around playing 007 since it was announced that Daniel Craig would be stepping down from the role following this year’s No Time To Die.“If Barbara [Bond producer Barbara Broccoli] and Mike [co-producer Michael G. Wilson] were interested in that, I would absolutely jump at the opportunity,” he told GQ in 2020.“At this stage, it’s all up in the air.

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has said that the character could be non-binary in the future.As speculation mounts over who will replace Daniel Craig in the role following No Time To Die, the producer appeared on the Girls On Film podcast and reiterated that Bond would remain a man.However, when host Anna Smith asked about the prospect of a non-binary 007 in future, Broccoli replied: “Who knows, I think it’s open, you know? We just have to find the right actor.”The Bond boss’s latest words come after she said last week that the next iteration of the spy would be a British man of “any ethnicity”.“I think it will be a man because I don’t think a woman should play James Bond,” she told The Hollywood Reporter.

Is it possible that a future James Bond could identify as non-binary? Producer Barbara Broccoli thinks so. 

With the hunt for the next James Bond set to begin next year, the producer behind the hit film franchise is indicating that there could be some major changes in store.

James Bond.Holland will appear in the final film of the latest Spider-Man trilogy – Spider-Man: No Way Home – in December.  In a recent interview, the actor confirmed that this will be “the end of a franchise”.“I think if we were lucky enough to dive into these characters again, you’d be seeing a very different version,” he told Entertainment Weekly. “It would no longer be the Homecoming trilogy.”However, it seems now that Holland has another franchise in his sights.“He talks about being James Bond a lot,” Jacob Batalon, who plays Ned in the films, told GQ.

No Time To Die is certainly not immune to that phenomenon, as the finished product came after the “Bond 25” concept turned in by director Danny Boyle and writer John Hodge led to a creative split. While that film never happened, there were some aspects of that production that survived to influence No Time To Die’s finished product.

Daniel Craig has shared some rather blunt advice for whoever succeeds him as James Bond.The actor recently made his final bow as the iconic spy in No Time To Die, with speculation now rife as to who will take over in the role.While the search for the next 007 is not set to begin until next year, as producer Barbara Broccoli recently told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Craig has been asked what advice he would give to the next star.“There’s a couple of things I’d say, but I mean, one is: don’t be shit,” Craig told Kevin Hart on the SiriusXM show Straight From The Hart.“I would say you’ve got to grab it and make it your own.

Daniel Craig has his own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame!

James Bond debut in new film No Time To Die, has praised co-writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge for helping to bring “Black feminine energy” to the script.Lynch played Nomi in the film, who stepped up to become the new 007 while Daniel Craig’s former agent was in exile.Fleabag‘s Waller-Bridge was brought in by Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, with Craig’s endorsement, to polish the script.“[Waller-Bridge] brought a lightness of touch that really matched Black feminine energy,” Lynch told Porter.“And I don’t quite know how she did that.

With the highly-anticipated James Bond flick "No Time to Die" just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting Daniel Craig’s final turn as the iconic British spy. The 53-year-old actor has starred in five Bond films and a number of video games since 2006’s "Casino Royale." His tenure has also included "Quantum of Solace," "Skyfall" and "Spectre." Now that Craig’s time in the role has come to an end, rumors have begun to swirl about who will take over the role, as many stars have done since the 1962 release of "Dr.

Daniel Craig is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!