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James Bond studio issues casting update
- On Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Amazon MGM Studios head of film Courtenay Valenti provided an update on the search for the next James Bond, stating the studio is taking the process with "care and deep respect."
- Amazon MGM took creative control from long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson last year, with director Denis Villeneuve vowing to "honour the tradition" of the iconic spy.
- Speculation about the role has run wild in recent months with stars including Damson Idris, Jacob Elordi, and Callum Turner rumored to be contenders; producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman join director Villeneuve on the project.
- Valenti confirmed the new movie is "coming" but declined to reveal the lead actor, emphasizing the studio's commitment to prioritizing the quality of the Bond legacy.
- Amazon shelled out more than $8 billion to buy MGM Studios in 2022, positioning Bond 26 as a must-see event as the franchise enters a new creative era.
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Amazon guarantees it will take time to make the decision for "care and respect" by the character, but what new Bond will be known "when the right height." New film is scheduled for 2028.
·Portugal
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When a new James Bond is announced, it will be the first time in more than two decades that a new 007 is minted. So we should cast a wide net, and have some fun with it.
·United States
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Since Craig's departure in 2021, Amazon has been looking for the new 007. Daniel Craig's successor as James Bond has not yet been found.
·Berlin, Germany
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Almost five years after the premiere of the so far last 007 adventure "No time to die" the search for a successor for Daniel Craig is in full swing.
·Vienna, Austria
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