James Bond can only be played by a pro. Debbie McWilliams, the 007 franchise casting director who has been a member of the action films’ team since 1981, believes that younger stars don’t have the “experience” to portray the suave spy as opposed to older actors. “When we started, it was a slightly different feel,” … Read more
James Bond has a new mission: Saving the Coronation of King Charles III. “Young Bond” series author Charlie Higson has been commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications to write a new book in honor of King Charles’ coronation. “On His Majesty’s Secret Service” will be published May 4, ahead of the coronation on May 6. The … Read more
He’s letting the sky fall on a female 007. Sir Roger Moore’s son Geoffrey — a k a Jaffa — joined the pop culture fray Thursday to declare the role of James Bond should only be played by men. The late actor’s musician offspring said that it simply “wouldn’t be James Bond” if a woman took … Read more
When Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan hugged Harrison Ford at the Academy Awards after Quan’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” won Best Picture, it was more than just a celebration of one movie’s victory. The teary embrace was an emotional reunion with Ford, Quan’s co-star in 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” — … Read more
Regé-Jean Page is addressing those James Bond rumors. The dapper “Bridgerton” star, 34, told Vanity Fair, “It’s a conversation people are having, and it’s terribly flattering that they’re having it. I leave them to it.” But when asked if he would play the iconic spy, he added, “I have no idea. It’s not a thing … Read more
Idris Elba has officially ruled himself out of being the next James Bond. The actor’s name has crept up in conversations about who the next Martini-sipping secret agent would be. But contrary to the rumors, it seems as though spy fans won’t be seeing Elba transform into 007 as he’s decided to shift his focus … Read more
The name’s Grier. Pam Grier. The screen icon, 73, was up for the titular Bond girl role in the 1983 James Bond installment “Octopussy.” However, the “Foxy Brown” star turned it down in search of better projects. “My agents had me meet with [producers] the Broccoli family, and I’m going, ‘I’m not available,’ ” Grier told … Read more
‘Avatar’ star Sam Worthington revealed he missed out on the role of a lifetime as James Bond thanks to his “awful audition.” The British-born Aussie actor, 46, recalled being in the running to become the next martini-drinking secret agent in 2006, but said self-sabotage ultimately led him to miss out on the part. Explaining the … Read more
The thrilling hunt for the next James Bond may be drawing to an end soon. “Bullet Train” star Aaron Taylor-Johnson seems to have emerged as a frontrunner for the 007 role previously occupied by Daniel Craig, according to news reports. The 32-year-old “Avengers: Age of Ultron” actor has reportedly met with Bond producer Barbara Broccoli — … Read more
A Philadelphia suburb is mourning the loss of a 30-year-old teacher and mother who died days after giving birth to her second son. Jennifer Krasna, of Newtown, passed away “unexpectedly” Monday following the arrival of her newborn, Cade, Charlestown Elementary School Principal Chris Pickell told TV station WTXF. She leaves behind 2-year-old Ty and her … Read more
A successful porn star and OnlyFans creator has revealed how her relationship with her father has improved since she entered the the adult entertainment industry. Kimmy Granger, 27, admitted her career choice initially drove a wedge into her family, explaining on Holly Randall’s “Unfiltered” podcast that her dad was “disturbed” when he first found out … Read more
“James Bond” producer Michael G. Wilson has given fans of the secret agent franchise a glimpse of what they could expect from the next 007. While he remained tight-lipped on much of the speculation surrounding the next British spy, Wilson did divulge the age of the actor who will suit up for the next film. … Read more
Conrad Green, it’s so good to have you back as executive producer on Dancing with the Stars! First we get Derek Hough running around like a spy and rappelling down to the ballroom before Peta Murgatroyd helped to kick off a fiery opening number to “Live and Let Die.” Just like old times when DWTS … Read more