Denis Villeneuve Circles Bond 26—And He’s Already Dropping Hints

What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it

Denis Villeneuve Circles Bond 26—And He’s Already Dropping Hints There’s no official release date yet for Bond 26, but according to ABC News, late 2027 is the pencilled-in ETA. That might seem distant, but the chatter is deafening, largely because of one man: Denis Villeneuve. Yes, the Canadian cinematic sorcerer behind Dune, Blade Runner 2049, … Read more

Denis Villeneuve to Direct Bond 26 Amid Amazon Era Shift

Denis Villeneuve to Direct Bond 26

After months of speculation and whispered excitement, it’s official: Denis Villeneuve, the French-Canadian auteur behind Dune, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049, has been confirmed as the director of the next James Bond movie. The announcement came via Amazon MGM Studios, the new proprietors of the franchise since their takeover earlier this year. In a statement … Read more

Pierce Brosnan Tips His Hat to Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Next James Bond

Pierce Brosnan Tips His Hat to Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Next James Bond

Pierce Brosnan Tips His Hat to Aaron Taylor-Johnson: “He Would Be Very Good” as Bond There’s something rather delicious about ex-Bonds giving their blessing to their would-be successors. Like old kings raising a knowing eyebrow as a new princeling enters the court. And now, Sir Pierce Brosnan (well, not technically knighted—but let’s not quibble), the … Read more

Alfonso Cuarón in the Frame to Direct Bond 26

Alfonso Cuarón in the Frame to Direct Bond 26

Alfonso Cuarón in the Frame to Direct Bond 26 As Amazon takes the wheel on the James Bond franchise, one particularly exciting bit of intel has emerged from the Paris Cinéma Club: Alfonso Cuarón, the two-time Oscar-winning director and artistic brain behind Gravity, Children of Men, and Roma, has confirmed he’s been in talks to … Read more

Amazon MGM Begins Work on “Fresh, Exotic” James Bond Reboot in London

Sean Connery's unmistakable charm and charisma completely redefined the legendary figure of 007.

Amazon MGM Begins Work on “Fresh, Exotic” James Bond Reboot in London The future of James Bond is officially in motion, and it’s looking decidedly unfamiliar. With filming prep underway in London, Amazon MGM has lifted the curtain—if only slightly—on what they’re calling a “fresh, exotic new chapter” for Britain’s most bulletproof cultural export. The … Read more

Ana de Armas Hints at Paloma Spin-Off

Ana de Armas hints at Paloma spin off

Ana de Armas Hints at Paloma Spin-Off In a universe of shaken martinis and double-crosses, Ana de Armas may have just slipped the Bond franchise its most intriguing idea in years, and she did it with the throwaway ease of someone lighting a cigarette before detonating a car. While promoting her latest action outing Ballerina … Read more

Amazon MGM Unveils Bold New Vision for Bond at CinemaCon

Sean Connery as James Bond next to the DB5

Amazon MGM Unveils Bold New Vision for Bond at CinemaCon In a show of glitz, reverence, and forward-thinking ambition, Amazon MGM Studios pulled back the curtain—just slightly—on the future of James Bond during their presentation at CinemaCon this week. The buzzword was “fresh,” but it came wrapped in a golden gun of tradition. Speaking on … Read more

Amazon MGM Announces Bond 26 Producers

Amy Pascal and David Heyman have been named as the producers of the next Bond movie

James Bond is back in business, and this time, with a production dream team straight from the upper echelons of Hollywood. In a move that fuses pedigree with panache, Amazon MGM Studios has tapped Amy Pascal and David Heyman to steer the next chapter of the iconic spy franchise. With a legacy built on Aston … Read more

Bond 26 Set for 2027 Release with £250m Budget and Franchise Reboot

Bond Amazon MGM

After years of radio silence and swirling speculation, MI6’s most famous operative is officially back on the radar. Production on the next James Bond instalment, Bond 26, is rumored to be underway, and for the first time in the franchise’s six-decade history, it’s being shepherded under entirely new creative leadership. That leadership, of course, comes … Read more

Javier Bardem Nearly Rejected His Iconic Bond Villain Role in Skyfall

Javier Bardem

By the time Skyfall hit cinemas in 2012, Javier Bardem’s Raoul Silva had already cemented himself as one of the most sinister figures in Bond history. A cyberterrorist with a penchant for psychological warfare, Silva was a villain unlike any other—his unsettling presence and unnerving intimacy with 007 made him as fascinating as he was … Read more

007 vs AI? Insiders Hint at the Next James Bond Nemesis

James Bond Gun barrel

007 vs AI? Insiders Hint at the Next James Bond Nemesis The world of James Bond has long been synonymous with cutting-edge technology. From Q’s futuristic gadgets to villains wielding high-tech arsenals, the franchise has always flirted with the boundaries of science fiction. Now, according to industry insiders, Bond villainary may be about to cross … Read more

The World’s Steepest Cable Car Opens on James Bond’s Mountain

The World’s Steepest Cable Car Opens on James Bond’s Mountain

The World’s Steepest Cable Car Opens on James Bond’s Mountain In an engineering feat as audacious as any Bond stunt, Switzerland has unveiled the world’s steepest cable car, a jaw-dropping marvel that scales the heights of the Bernese Oberland with the nonchalance of 007 himself. Rising from the village of Stechelberg to the mountain retreat … Read more

You Wear It Well: Rod Stewart’s Bond Girl Knicker Obsession

Rod Stewart and Britt Ekland

Rod Stewart has never been a man to shy away from flamboyance, but who would have guessed that his penchant for sartorial extravagance extended into Britt Ekland’s underwear drawer? Yes, you read that right—according to the former Bond girl, the spiky-haired crooner had a curious habit of slipping into her knickers. “He did use to … Read more

From Bridgerton to Bond Girl? Simone Ashley Wants to Shake Up 007

Simone Ashley: "I would love to be a Bond girl"

Few actresses have had a career ascent quite like Simone Ashley. Rising to international prominence as the no-nonsense Viscountess Kate Sharma in Bridgerton, she has captivated audiences with her sharp wit, commanding presence, and effortless charm. With an undeniable screen presence and a growing portfolio that spans period drama and contemporary cinema, Ashley is now … Read more

James Bond Reboot: New Stories, New Agents, and a New Q

James Bond Reboot

James Bond is being dragged into the modern world, whether he likes it or not. In a bold move, Ian Fleming’s estate is gearing up for a major reboot, commissioning a new author to thrust 007 into an era where the old certainties have crumbled, and trusting his allies without hesitation are apparently over. This … Read more

Former Bond Villain Robert Davi Warns Against Woke 007

Robert Davi Warns Against Woke 007

Few cinematic legacies are as fiercely guarded as that of James Bond. For decades, the tuxedo-clad secret agent has remained an immovable pillar of the movie industry, as enduring as his taste for fast cars and beautiful women. But with Amazon’s recent acquisition of creative control over the franchise, an old spectre has resurfaced—one that … Read more