Tag: Bond 26
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For King and Country: 1940s Bond 26
Setting a James Bond film in the 1940s would be ambitious, but it’s likely the earliest period in which the character could plausibly exist on screen. World War II provides a natural and historically grounded antagonist in Nazi Germany, aligning… Read More →
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Elordi is too tall and too famous
Jacob Elordi has re-entered the Bond conversation with reports of a significant rumor that he has met directly with Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve. A meeting at that level strongly suggests he’s beyond the speculative phase and into serious contention.… Read More →
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Knight having “fantastic time” penning Bond 26
Positive signals from behind the scenes of Bond 26 are always encouraging, and Steven Knight’s recent comment that he is having a “fantastic time” writing the next installment is especially reassuring. While the surrounding interviews and articles offer little in… Read More →
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Oasis is likely Bond 26 theme artist
Speculation that Oasis could perform the Bond 26 theme has regained traction following Noel Gallagher’s recent comments on the subject. While Gallagher stated that the band has not been approached, his characteristically evasive non-denial, combined with Oasis’s renewed cultural relevance,… Read More →
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Bond 26 as Craig-era prequel? No thanks
I’ve constantly got my eyes peeled for any Bond 26 news, so when I see some rumors that aren’t outlandish and deserve some discussion, I’ll comment on them. A recent MovieWeb report suggests Bond 26 could be set as a… Read More →
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Whishaw: B26 “something left field, something unexpected”
Ben Whishaw’s recent comments to Metro about Bond 26 strike exactly the right chord. His call for a “real gear shift,” something genuinely “left field” and not remotely interested in recreating Daniel Craig is precisely the creative boldness the franchise… Read More →
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Absolutely Not: Bond 26 explores Bond’s fatherhood
The notion that Bond 26 might explore James Bond’s fatherhood is, frankly, antithetical to the character, and even entertaining the idea feels makes me gag. While current casting rumors favor an actor in his late 20s or early 30s strongly… Read More →
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Perfect Bond 26 theme artist: Oasis
In the wake of Oasis’ wildly successful revival tour, the prospect of the British rock icons headlining the Bond 26 theme feels both timely and inspired. At this point, Oasis has effectively crossed into the realm of modern classic rock,… Read More →
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The “effortless” James Bond audition requirement
The recent Gold Derby piece on Martin Campbell offers one of the most insightful glimpses yet into the casting philosophy behind James Bond. One standout detail is the emphasis of an “effortless” requirement. Really, that the idea that a prospective… Read More →
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Modern world “fertile ground” for Bond 26?
Following up on the previous post regarding Martin Campbell’s comments for Denis Villeneuve on Bond 26 – his additional point that “the way the world is at the moment” offers “fertile ground” for captivating stories is way overstated. Modern settings… Read More →