Tag: Bond 26
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Scott Rose-Marsh’s Bond audition & NDA
British actor Scott Rose-Marsh recently revealed on Instagram that he auditioned for the role of James Bond in 2021, which is a fascinating tidbit. His claim that the NDA has expired is easily verifiable, and the fact that he’s discussing… Read More →
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New Bond should be “refreshed,” not “reinvented”
The difference may be semantic, but it matters. James Bond doesn’t need a reinvention, he needs a refresh. The 007 character, the Bond movie formula, and the traditions that have sustained the series for more than 60 years are not… Read More →
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Bond 26: On His Majesty’s Secret Service?
This feels like the easiest title in the world to pitch for Bond 26, which is exactly why it probably won’t happen. Still, I’d be completely on board with it. It’s a clever nod to On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,… Read More →
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Uninterested in Bond 26 Oddsmakers and Polymarket
As an excited Bond fan, it feels strange to say this, but I have little interest in what betting oddsmakers or Polymarket have to say about Bond 26 casting. Their predictions are increasingly treated as legitimate “news” by entertainment outlets,… Read More →
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007 First Light released, Bond 26 distant
As I’ve said before, the hype around the 007 First Light video game has only made me more stubborn about Bond 26‘s seemingly endless delay. The game looks great from what I’ve seen online, but let’s be honest, a video… Read More →
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“They’ll simply ignore it and start again”
Young Bond author Charlie Higson recently weighed in on the death of James Bond in No Time to Die, arguing that if the producers “had any sense,” they’d do exactly the above. At first, I agreed with the sentiment outright,… Read More →
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Spectre’s Enough, No “Ghost” for Bond 26
A few action franchises have leaned hard on the word “ghost” in their titles in the recent past, and it already feels tired. I understand the intent to portray a villain as some shadowy, untouchable force lurking beneath the surface,… Read More →
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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 →