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James Bond franchise in No Time To Die. Last year's 60th-anniversary celebrations for the franchise came and went without any news on casting the next 007. Nevertheless, rumours have been circling certain stars like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who reportedly auditioned for Barbara Broccoli.

A casting director who will help select the next actor to play James Bond in the popular film franchise laid out one major requirement for Daniel Craig‘s replacement.

James Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams has said young actors lack the “gravitas” and “mental capacity” to play 007.In an interview with RadioTimes.com, McWilliams, who has been the franchises’ casting director since 1981, explained why young actors hadn’t worked out during auditions for 2006’s Casino Royale.“When we started, it was a slightly different feel,” McWilliams told the outlet. “We did look at a lot of younger actors, and I just don’t think they had the gravitas, they didn’t have the experience, they didn’t have the mental capacity to take it on, because it’s not just the part they’re taking on, it’s a massive responsibility.“So we kind of scrubbed that idea and went back to the drawing board and started again.”Daniel Craig was aged 37 when he was cast as James Bond for Casino Royale.

the suave spy as opposed to older actors.“When we started, it was a slightly different feel,” McWilliams told  Radio Times recently.“We did look at a lot of younger actors, and I just don’t think they had the gravitas.”McWilliams said that with the big part comes big responsibility.“They didn’t have the experience, they didn’t have the mental capacity to take it on, because it’s not just the part they’re taking on, it’s a massive responsibility,” she explained.“So we kind of scrubbed that idea and went back to the drawing board and started again.”Daniel Craig was the most recent A-lister to play Bond, having begun with 2006’s “Casino Royale” and ending his run with 2021’s “No Time To Die.”The “Knives Out” star, 55, was in his mid-30s when he was first cast in the early 2000s.The world of Bond started cranking out films in 1962 with the flick “Dr. No,” starring Sean Connery.

Sharon Acker, who starred in "Point Blank" and "The New Perry Mason," has died. She was 87. The actress passed away on March 16 at a retirement home in her native Toronto, Canada, her daughter Kim Everest confirmed to Fox News Digital on Monday.

“I never set out to play the hero, but since I’m usually cast as one I want to be the best paid hero.”

strip club-themed baby shower on Monday.The 69-year-old former “Bond girl” wore minimal makeup as she walked hand-in-hand with her boyfriend, hairstylist Mitch Stone, out of the bash at Jumbo’s Clown Room in Hollywood. The radiant, nearly wrinkle-free Basinger sported a dark gray suit with a black button-up underneath to match her black dress shoes.

Model Tatjana Patitz, who starred in one of George Michael 's iconic music videos, has died.

Peter Rawley, a longtime ICM talent agent who repped Richard Dreyfuss, Richard Gere and Faye Dunaway and also was head of European production for MGM and a successful indie producer, died January 3. He was 85.

Live With Kelly And Ryan. (No, seriously, she loves red and black, wears em all the time, used .)Her firetruck leather skirt is unbuttoned just enough to show off her legs, and matches her cherry pumps.

Scarlett Johansson will make her first major foray into television with a new TV adaptation of the 1992 John Katzenbach novel Just Cause.The 38-year-old actress will both star in the new series and serve as executive producer, with Amazon handing out a straight-to-series order, via Deadline.The project has a special connection to Johansson, who, at just 10 years of age, starred in the 1995 movie adaptation as the daughter of Sean Connery's character. TV first: Scarlett Johansson will make her first major foray into television with a new TV adaptation of the 1992 John Katzenbach novel Just Cause Straight-to-series: The 38-year-old actress will both star in the new series and serve as executive producer, with Amazon handing out a straight-to-series order, via Deadline  Connection: The project has a special connection to Johansson, who, at just 10 years of age, starred in the 1995 movie adaptation as the daughter of Sean Connery's characterThe original book followed a struggling Miami newspaper editorial writer named Matt Cowart, who receives a letter from a death row inmate, insisting his innocent of a heinous crime, as the journalist tries to set him free.The movie adaptation changed the main character to Sean Connery's Paul Armstrong, a Harvard law professor who is brought back into the courtroom to help a young Black man (Blair Underwood) who is accused of brutally murdering a young white girl.

EXCLUSIVE: In her first major foray into television, Scarlett Johansson is set to star in and executive produce Just Cause, a thriller limited series based on John Katzenbach’s 1992 novel. In a very competitive situation, the project, from writer Christy Hall (I’m Not OK With This, Daddio), Johansson’s These Pictures banner and Warner Bros. TV, has landed at Amazon Studios with a straight-to-series order for Prime Video.

Italian superagent Andrea D'Amico has revealed how Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones played a role in the transfer of Rino Gattuso from Rangers back to his homeland. The World Cup winner was brought to Ibrox by Walter Smith in 1997, but was shipped out to Salernitana a year later in a £4 million deal because Dick Advocaat didn't rate him.

The star of hit Netflix series Cobra Kai has revealed how Sir Sean Connery inspired his acting career and they then became good friends.

Judi Dench says partner had to 'cut up her food' due to health declineDanilu1978 typed: "@harryredknapp ahh the baby looks like you Harry... cheeky side eye look!! Xx."Jayrush81 echoed: "B****y ell, that’s a mini Harry in that photo."Jamie also dedicated a post to his wife on her birthday.The mother-of-five was seen balancing on a large pillow in the pool as she stunned in a red bikini.The couple tied the knot at a low-key ceremony in London in October 2021.It is believed they met in 2020 through mutual friends.Jamie was previously married to singer Louise Redknapp for 19 years.They share two children together; Charley, 18 and Beau, 13.Sharon Stone warns fans as 'misdiagnosis' turns out to be large tumour [UPDATE]Sean Connery's grandaughter pays heartbreaking tribute to legend [TRIBUTE]Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola talks having 8 kids amid plan to adopt [REVEALED]In a recent interview, Harry opened up about the pair's unexpected break-up.He told The Times: "It was difficult when Jamie and Louise got divorced because both sets of our parents were married until they died, so we weren’t used to that."We tried to never interfere, though, and have all managed to stay friends.

“My life will never be the same but I know you will always watch over me.Thank you for 25 years of love and laughter. You will always be the most incredible man to me, and to the world. “You will live on through your films and philanthropic work, through your love for your family and friends, you were so dedicated to us all. “Nobody will ever be able to replace you.

EXCLUSIVE: Other Angle Pictures is launching sales on the crime thriller Double Down South, starring Sons of Anarchy actor Kim Coates. Other Angle will present the completed film to buyers at AFM next month. 

Prime Video. In addition to every James Bond film, Amazon also premiered a new documentary about the theme songs called.

Ever since Daniel Craig announced that he would be turning in the tuxedo and putting down the martini glass, the race has been on to decide who will be chosen as the next James Bond. “Bond 26” won’t even go into production until 2023 at the earliest, so it could be a good long while until we know who will take over as Ian Fleming’s iconic character.

The first James Bond film premiered 60 years ago and has continued to keep fans captivated with every new addition to the franchise.There have been seven actors who have portrayed the iconic spy and 27 movies in the franchise.  The films are based on a 1953 novel by Ian Flemming about a British spy who works for the M16 and goes by the codename 007. Producers Albert R.

James Bond is too experienced for a fresh-faced approach.