Barbara Bach: From Bond Girl to Rehab and Redemption

Barbara Bach: From Bond Girl to Rehab and Redemption

Barbara Bach, the striking beauty who captivated audiences as the icy and alluring KGB agent Anya Amasova in The Spy Who Loved Me, has long been a subject of fascination. Not only for her turn as a Bond girl opposite the ever-suave Roger Moore but also for her marriage to Beatles legend Ringo Starr. Now … Read more

Sam Worthington’s Bond Audition Resurfaces – But Was It Really That ‘Awful’?

Sam Worthington

It’s been nearly two decades since Avatar star Sam Worthington threw his hat into the James Bond ring, auditioning for the lead in Casino Royale. Yet, thanks to the wonders of the Internet, his screen test has now emerged, revealing an attempt that Worthington himself once dismissed as “awful.” Fans, however, are less convinced of … Read more

The James Bond Stunt That Left Alan Cumming Scarred

Scottish Actor Alan Cumming

Ah, James Bond—a franchise of fast cars, sultry spies, and, of course, death-defying stunts that push actors to their limits. And for Alan Cumming, playing the delightfully smug Russian hacker Boris Grishenko in GoldenEye (1995), that meant enduring a stunt so painful it could have been lifted straight from a Bond villain’s playbook. Every Bond … Read more

Was Henry Cavill Ever in the Running for Casino Royale?

Henry Cavill in his Bond Screen Test for Casino Royale

For those who believe in the power of ‘what ifs’, Henry Cavill’s James Bond audition has resurfaced as a tantalising glimpse into an alternative 007 reality. The footage, now circulating two decades after it was shot, shows a fresh-faced Cavill delivering some of the most famous Bond lines, raising inevitable questions about how different the … Read more

Aaron Taylor-Johnson Faces Setback in Bond Race Amid Kraven Debacle

Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Tuxedo

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, long considered a strong contender to don the iconic tuxedo as the next James Bond, now finds his prospects overshadowed by a disappointing outing in Kraven the Hunter. The actor’s portrayal in Sony’s latest superhero spin-off has left audiences underwhelmed, raising questions about his mainstream appeal and suitability for one of cinema’s most … Read more

Oppenheimer Director Christopher Nolan Addresses Latest Bond Rumors

Christopher Nolan

The riddle of the next James Bond director continues to swirl in the cinematic ether, all tinged with a bit of that old Bond mystery. Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan, a masterful weaver of narratives, a name has synonymous with cinematic grandeur, has regularly found himself in the midst of these rumors. His name, often whispered … Read more

Probably Shaken and Stirred But Nothing Yet on Next Bond, According to Barbara Broccoli

Barbara Broccoli

The world of cinema is abuzz, now the writers’ strike has ended with one burning question: Who’s going to be the next James Bond? But the news isn’t good, but it’s not bad either. It’s just looks like we’re in for a bit more of a wait. That’s right, Barbara Broccoli, the producer who’s been … Read more

Skyfall’s Javier Bardem Turned Down Villain Role in Earlier Bond Film

Javier Bardem

Before captivating audiences as the unforgettable antagonist in 2012’s Skyfall, Javier Bardem, a titan of Spanish cinema and Hollywood Oscar-winner, once dismissed the opportunity to play a Bond villain, considering it ill-timed. Javier Bardem, celebrated for his roles in Spanish films like Jamon Jamon, Boca a Boca, and Los Lunes al Sol, found Hollywood’s spotlight … Read more

49 Year Old Man Changes Name to Bond, James Bond

Swedish man changes name to Bond James Bond

At the age of 49, one man made a decision that would forever align him with a cinematic and literary icon: he legally changed his name to “Bond. James Bond.” The renowned phrase, recognized worldwide from the blockbuster James Bond franchise, is now a daily reality for the Swedish man formerly known as Gunnar Schäfer. … Read more

Garth Ennis to Mark 007’s 70th Anniversary with a Fresh Bond Comic Series

James Bond Comic Series

It looks like superspy James Bond is set to make a triumphant return to the pages of comic books. And the man tasked with wielding the narrative Walther PPK, none other than Garth Ennis, the maestro behind The Boys and Marvel Comics’ Punisher franchise. As the iconic 007 celebrates his 70th anniversary, Dynamite Entertainment has … Read more

MI6 Hoping for a Black or Female Bond to Help with Diversity Among its Ranks

Nomi, Female 007 in No Time To Die

The global allure and fascination with James Bond, a spy character born from the imagination of author Ian Fleming, has always held a particularly potent sway over the public. For decades, 007 has charmed audiences with daring missions, enthralling car chases, and a notoriously luxurious lifestyle, but the longstanding image of the suave, white male … Read more

Betting on Bond: A Look at the Latest Odds on the Next James Bond

Who next for James Bond

Betting on Bond: Anticipating the Next 007 The speculation surrounding who will next utter “Bond, James Bond,” on screen continues to mount among fans and bettors alike. From the moment Daniel Craig confirmed his departure from the iconic role, speculation and betting odds have surrounded his potential successor as the beloved 007. After 007 film … Read more

Richard Armitage’s Bond Ambitions: Villainous Rather than Valorous?

Richard Armitage's Bond Ambitions Villainous Rather than Valorous

British heartthrob and Obsession star, Richard Armitage, finds himself dodging more than just villainous gunfire these days. The Castlevania actor recently tangoed with the omnipresent whispers linking him to the coveted role of the globe-trotting super-spy, James Bond, and we were all ears! Making an appearance on British chat show The One Show last week, … Read more

Sir Roger Moore’s Legacy Enlivens the Auction House

Roger Moore sons with Barbara Broccoli

Imagine a scenario where you saunter into Bonhams auction house, anticipating nothing beyond a graceful event, bathed in the lingering charm of the late Sir Roger Moore, and instead being confronted with what appears to be a palpable ghost of 007 — in stereo. Such was the enchanting tableau awaiting attendees last evening, as Moore’s … Read more

Is It Really Time for James Bond to Transition to TV?

is it really time for a James Bond TV Series?

The murmur of transitioning James Bond to a television series is gaining momentum, and to some it appears almost inevitable. But does the shifting landscape of entertainment truly beckon for 007’s presence on the small screen? Is it really time for James Bond to transition to TV? Shaken, not stirred – a phrase that has … Read more

Snubbed for Bond Role, Brian Cox Strikes Back as 007 Reality TV Host

Actor Brian Cox will host 007: Road to a Million

In a candid sit-down with GQ, Brian Cox, the veteran actor renowned for his diverse roles and unmistakable voice, opened the curtain to the backstage of his decision to host the James Bond reality show, 007: Road to a Million. With a twinge of humor and a dash of retrospection, Cox brought to light how … Read more

The Secret Lair that Inspired the Creation of 007 Set for Cinematic Rebirth

Tunnels in London that inspired the creation of James Bond to be turned into a tourist attraction

Beneath the bustling streets of London, where every cobblestone harbours a whisper of the past, an ambitious vision is unfolding. The hidden corridors and shadowy corners of the historic Kingsway Telephone Exchange are set to experience a rebirth, as a keen-eyed investor envisions transforming these secret tunnels into a mesmerising attraction. Australian-born Angus Murray, once … Read more

License to Sing: Harry Styles in the Spotlight for Next Bond Melody

Harry Styles in the Spotlight for Next Bond Melody

Harry Styles, the renowned British artist boasting three chart-topping albums, a myriad of accolades, and a recently concluded colossal world tour, is poised to possibly add another feather to his illustrious cap. The singer is now tipped as a favourite to perform the theme tune for the next James Bond film, joining the exclusive ranks … Read more

Bond Memorabilia Auction Rakes in £732,000 on 70th Year of First Novel

Bond Anniversary Bonanza: Memorabilia Auction Rakes in £732,000 on 70th Year of First Book

In a tribute to the iconic James Bond series, a plethora of memorabilia has been auctioned off in London, fetching an impressive £732,000. Held by Sotheby’s on the aptly named Bond Street, the auction celebrated the 70th anniversary of the publication of the first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, penned by Ian Fleming in 1953. … Read more