The name was Bond, James Bond. Daniel Craig has revealed why he appreciates his acting career even more since quitting the hit 007 franchise four years ago. “I suppose I started freeing myself up from any convention,” the “Knives Out” star, 57, told Radio Times during an interview published Tuesday. “I’m not saying no to … Read more
This is a case for Benoit Blanc. Director Rian Johnson, who has spearheaded all three “Knives Out” films, wants to find a way to bring Meryl Streep into the franchise. “There are so many actors I haven’t worked with,” the 51-year-old told IndieWire. “That’s one of the real treats of making these movies is you get to … Read more
Shaken, not stirred. Taron Egerton has dropped out of the race to become the next James Bond as Amazon MGM Studios eyes their new international man of mystery. During a recent interview with Collider, the British actor admitted that he wouldn’t be a “good choice” to play the next 007 after Daniel Craig, 57, gave … Read more
The name’s Dickinson… Harris Dickinson. On Thursday, the young actor, 28, addressed rumors that he’s in the running to be the new James Bond. While at Cannes, Dickinson was asked who he thought should be the next British Secret Service agent in the franchise. Harris Dickinson poses during the “Urchin” photocall at the 78th annual … Read more
A double-0-dilemma. Lately, the name’s been everywhere — Bond, James Bond. While speculation had been rampant as to who should and would play 007 after Daniel Craig made his final bow as Bond in 2021’s “No Time to Die,” the rumor mill sped up faster than an Astin Martin when news broke in late February … Read more
Not stirred. Helen Mirren has criticized the James Bond franchise for “profound sexism” while also saying she doesn’t believe the next 007 should be female. The Oscar-winner, 79, spoke about the famed fictional spy in an interview promoting her new series “MobLand,” which she stars in alongside Pierce Brosnan, 71, who played Bond in four … Read more
Who should be the next James Bond is always a tough question. But never more so than right now. Murmurs got loud after Daniel Craig donned the tuxedo for the final time in 2021’s “No Time To Die.” Daniel Craig last played James Bond in 2021’s “No Time to Die.” ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection However, … Read more
Pierce Brosnan has weighed in on the continuous whispers about the rumored new James Bond — saying the next 007 actor simply must be British. Brosnan, who helmed the iconic 007 role from 1995 until 2002, has been vocal about the iconic franchise’s future as the search for Daniel Craig’s successor rages on. Still, the … Read more
Daniel Craig has explained why he rolled up to the 2025 Golden Globes without his leading lady. The actor, 56, who was nominated for his work in “Queer,” hit the red carpet solo at Sunday night’s awards ceremony, leading fans to question why his wife Rachel Weisz didn’t attend. When asked by Extra if Weisz, 54, was … Read more
Daniel Craig didn’t want to mess up his lucky streak. The actor, 56, recently revealed he had no game plan after wrapping up his 15-year reign as James Bond other than possibly never working again. Craig spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his life post-007 and the unexpected journey it led him on to play … Read more
British actress Gemma Arterton doesn’t agree with the idea of a gender-swapped James Bond, thinking moviegoers would find it “outrageous.” In a recent interview with UK outlet, The Times, Arterton pointed out that James Bond being portrayed as a woman is absurd on its face. “Isn’t a female James Bond like Mary Poppins being played … Read more
Stephen Colbert got a 007 smackdown from Daniel Craig. Craig, 56, appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Monday and scolded the 60-year-old host for mispronouncing his last name all six times he’s been on the show. “I have a bone to pick with you,” Craig told Colbert, before asking the comedian to say … Read more
Daniel Craig is known for playing British secret agent James Bond in a handful of flicks released across the last two decades. Craig remembered how one film in particular was a “f—ing nightmare” to put together as the industry succumbed to the 2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike. The 56-year-old action star was riding a wave of … Read more
Daniel Craig found no solace on the set of his second James Bond movie. The British actor recalled the “difficult” time he had making 2008’s “Quantum of Solace” on the latest episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast. “F–king nightmare,” Craig said, explaining how the 2007-2008 Writers’ Strike interrupted the production of the movie. … Read more
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00-oh, no. Daniel Craig’s experience as 007 has become a blur. The British actor, 56, could not remember how many James Bond movies he’s been in during a Nov. 4 Variety interview with his “Queer” co-star Drew Starkey, where they were asked questions and had to write their answers on a white board. “Are you … Read more
It was a very queer day at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday. Daniel Craig was praised after Luca Guadagnino’s erotic film “Queer” premiered at the festival, garnering a nine-minute standing ovation. The movie also features “Outer Banks” star Drew Starkey, 30. Craig’s performance has already been labeled “a career best,” and it’s clear the … Read more
It appears as though the search for the next James Bond is over. British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly been offered the role of a lifetime as the “shaken, not stirred” martini-sipping secret agent, sources told The Sun. The “Bullet Train” actor, 33, is expected to sign on the dotted line this week, the outlet … Read more
Pierce Brosnan has spied the next James Bond — and it’s Cillian Murphy. Brosnan, who starred as James Bond in four movies, says that Murphy (“Oppenheimer,” “Peaky Blinders”) is the natural choice to play the dashing secret agent on the big screen. “Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond on His Majesty’s Secret … Read more
Tom Hanks has made it clear who his pick for the next James Bond should be. The Oscar-winning “A Man Called Otto” star, 66, hopes that fan-favorite frontrunner Idris Elba is the next British man in a suave suit to embody the super spy. “Understand this,” Hanks told the BBC recently. “James Bond has a … Read more