Rumors of who would be the subsequent James Bond have been swirling for years, however in accordance with a latest report within the newest rendition of the Puck publication, one identify who at all times popped up was by no means actually in consideration.
In accordance with the most recent report from Matthew Belloni, Aaron Taylor-Johnson — who was a favorite to play the character in accordance with many early rumors — by no means had “any actual motion” when it got here to him portraying the subsequent character. Actually, the report mentions, there was no actual motion on any potential Bond suitor by any means.
A supply near Barbara Broccoli — who not too long ago stepped back from the James Bond franchise alongside longtime producing associate Michael G. Wilson — advised Puck that Broccoli had been “genuinely stumped” about the right way to change Daniel Craig, and that there was no plans for a successor previous to Amazon taking on inventive management of the franchise.
What’s subsequent for the James Bond franchise?
The information comes after the surprising announcement that Broccoli and Wilson can be stepping back from their long-time standing as producers on the franchise, permitting Amazon MGM Studios to take inventive management of the franchise. The settlement sees Amazon MGM Studios and the duo forming a brand new three way partnership home to deal with the mental property rights for the Bond franchise.
The three events will stay co-owners of the Bond sequence, however now Amazon MGM Studios could have inventive management, one thing that Broccoli and Wilson had retained earlier than. Previous to the announcement, each Wilson and Broccoli had been often called fiercely protecting over the franchise, however in a press release on the transfer, Wilson famous that he was stepping again to focus extra on artwork and charitable initiatives, whereas Broccoli mentioned she can be specializing in different initiatives now.
“With my 007 profession spanning practically 60 unimaginable years, I’m stepping again from producing the James Bond movies to give attention to artwork and charitable initiatives,” Wilson mentioned in his assertion. “Subsequently, Barbara and I agree, it’s time for our trusted associate, Amazon MGM Studios, to guide James Bond into the longer term.”
“My life has been devoted to sustaining and constructing upon the extraordinary legacy that was handed to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli,” added Broccoli. “I’ve had the dignity of working carefully with 4 of the tremendously gifted actors who’ve performed 007 and 1000’s of fantastic artists throughout the trade. With the conclusion of ‘No Time to Die’ and Michael retiring from the movies, I really feel it’s time to give attention to my different initiatives.”
