James Bond set for ‘exotic new chapter’ as production gets underway in London
What could that mean?
Amazon bosses have promised a ‘fresh, exotic new chapter’ for James Bond after gaining control of the franchise.
Fans have been not-so-patiently waiting for any 007 updates after Daniel Craig departed the role in 2021, following the release of No Time To Die.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson stepped back, with the studio taking over creative control and Amy Pascal and David Heyman jumping on board to produce the next flick.
During an appearance at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Amazon MGM executives said production is officially underway in London after months of waiting – but there is no news yet on who the next super spy will be.
Taking to the stage at Ceasar’s Palace, Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll said, via Variety: ‘We are committed to honoring the legacy of this iconic character while bringing a fresh, exotic new chapter to audiences around the world alongside Amy and David.
‘They’re both in London getting started and couldn’t be here tonight, but we wanted to thank them for what we know to make an incredible partnership.’
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been linked to the role (Picture: Getty)A string of famous faces have found themselves in the frame to replace Daniel, who left the franchise four years ago after five films under his belt.
His debut came in Casino Royale in 2006, and he went on to lead the way in Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time To Die.
Taron Egerton and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have been heavily tipped to step into his shoes, while Theo James, Idris Elba, Jack Lowden and Harris Dickinson have also been linked.
Taron Egerton’s name has also been mentioned (Picture: 20th Century Fox)However, Daniel Mays recently shed some light on the future of the franchise, suggesting we could get James Bond’s ‘origin’ story.
Popping up on the We’re Not Getting Any Younger podcast, the Line of Duty star claimed: ‘Bond is a big deal right, that going to Amazon … I heard a rumor they’re going to cast someone very young and go sort of back to the origins.
‘They’re going to 60s, you’re going to have all the retro cars and that stuff – and start again. I think that would be cool.’
Daniel Craig stepped away from 007 in 2021 (Picture: MGM)Producers Amy and David have yet to reveal their plans for the iconic spy, but shared a joint statement on their appointment, which read: ‘James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema.
‘We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson who made so many extraordinary films and honored and excited to keep the spirit of Bond very much alive as he embarks on his next adventure.’
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