Month: May 2026
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Baccarat in the cards for Bond 26?
With Texas Hold ’em losing some of its post-Casino Royale sheen, Bond 26 has a timely opportunity to return James Bond to baccarat, the game most closely tied to Ian Fleming’s original vision. And if reports of a twenty-something James… Read More →
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Stage actor Tom Francis auditions for 007
According to Variety, stage actor Tom Francis has reportedly auditioned for James Bond in Bond 26, and the mere fact he’s in the mix feels like a small victory for avid James Bond fans. With just a single film credit… Read More →
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007 as World War II intelligence officer?
Writer Steven Knight revealed in an interview at Cannes Film Festival that he met “special forces and secret services personnel” as part of the process of “immersion” into their world for the upcoming Bond 26. Even more curious, he… Read More →
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One for yourself, one for your dreams
The above lyric from You Only Live Twice has always felt like a euphemism of encouragement. But take it seriously and it becomes a sly invitation to reinvent Bond. Imagine a Bond 26 under Denis Villeneuve that leans into a… Read More →
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Thy dawn, oh master of the world
Tracy Draco’s performative poetry-off with Blofeld in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service feels a bit puzzling at first. The “master” is framed as a single figure as the center of attention, someone for whom the world quite literally “wakes,” and… Read More →
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You had your cyanide
In Die Another Day, Bond returns from North Korean captivity expecting at least a trace of sympathy, only to be reminded by M withe the above line that he always had an exit. Bond’s response that he “got rid of… Read More →
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Bond 26 Tagline: Nobody Does It Better
A fitting throwback to the iconic theme from The Spy Who Loved Me, this line has evolved into a perfect motto for the Bond character and the franchise as a whole. It’d be a great tagline for Bond 26, or… Read More →
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Intuitive improvisation is the secret of genius
While Max Zorin is an effective and memorable antagonist in A View To A Kill, he’s not exactly known for sharp one-liners or eloquent speeches. This quote, which borders on an oxymoron, captures his tendency toward strained wisdom. It sounds… Read More →
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Bond 26 Key Grip Revealed: Klaus Hergesheimer
Yes, that’s right, from G section! Don’t get me wrong, I love the news, and any Bond 26 news, really. But, will this be the process moving forward? A major trade magazine reports some Bond 26 news, fans react, and… Read More →
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James Bond Auditions Have Officially Started…YES!
The latest Variety report confirming Nina Gold as casting director for Bond 26 is a genuinely encouraging development. Coupled with MGM’s official statement that the search for the next James Bond is underway, it offers some long-awaited reassurance. Still, it… Read More →
Filed Under: Bond 26