A casting director who will help select the next actor to play James Bond in the popular film franchise laid out one major requirement for Daniel Craig‘s replacement.
29.03.2023 - 16:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk
For those of us who are partial to a bit of online shopping, it doesn't get much better than ASOS.
The online shopping site is one of the biggest there is, with thousands of customers making purchases everyday. Whether you need clothes, makeup, shoes or accessories, a quick scan on ASOS often means you're able to find it in a matter of minutes.
But the name of the store is a mystery for some, as the four letters may seem as though they're related to the store's founder. But the name actually originates from something completely different, as many people are just now finding out.
Birmingham Live reports that ASOS actually stands for As Seen On Screen - nothing to do with who invented the site or anything else sentimental.
The company was founded in 1999 where it sold unbranded clothing to stars from TV shows with the idea that ordinary people could end up wearing the clothes they'd seen on TV.
From there, people began referring to the company as As Seen On Screen and in 2000, that was what they officially became known as. Now, the clothing giant is used by thousands of customers.
The brand has had deals with countless celebrities and influencers, such as Love Island star Mille Court and even Lewis Capaldi.
ASOS also owns Topshop - with the clothes only available exclusively on the website after the high street store went into administration in 2020.
IKEA also recently revealed the meaning behind its name. The first two letters refer to the name of its founder Ingvar Kamprad, while the last two letters refer to the name of a farm and a village that he grew up close to.
This comes as another online shopping giant Amazon launched its long-awaited Spring Sale. The unmissable event sees a number of deals on electronics, furniture,
A casting director who will help select the next actor to play James Bond in the popular film franchise laid out one major requirement for Daniel Craig‘s replacement.
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told the UK’s Express. “I mean, she could be 006, 008 or 009 … It wouldn’t be the same because it’s Bond. It’s Fleming’s Bond.
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Daisy May Cooper is said to be in talks to join the James Bond franchise, as spy chief ‘M’, a role previously portrayed by Dame Judi Dench and Ralph Fiennes. The This Country creator and star, 36, is thought to be top of the list of potential Ms, with producers looking to take the franchise, and its characters, in a different direction with the upcoming film.The casting would coincide with a new leading man as well, with Daniel Craig departing the franchise following the release of No Time To Die in 2021.
James Bond film.According to The Sun, the This Country star is being eyed to bring a “comedic and quirky” edge to the role, which was previously portrayed by Ralph Fiennes and Judi Dench.A source told the publication: “Daisy is a close pal of [writer] Phoebe [Waller-Bridge], whose involvement in Bond was such a success that it sparked an unlikely conversation.“Suddenly the production team were getting excited about the prospect of really taking M in a different direction.“With Daniel [Craig] leaving, it seemed the time to start looking at changes across the board and the dynamic between Bond and M is at the heart of the films.”The source added: “So this opens the door to it being a bit lighter and more comedic going forwards – and will of course impact the direction the new 007 goes in too.”Earlier this week, Taron Egerton dismissed rumours that he could succeed Daniel Craig as the next 007, saying that he doesn’t think he’s “the right choice for it”.“You have to be consistently statuesque to be that guy. And that’s something that I am still striving for.