Rebel Wilson auditioned for role in next James Bond movie

Robert Downey Jr. is so linked to the role of Iron Man that it is impossible to imagine anyone else playing the mouthy hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Auditions are apparently underway for the next James Bond film, and Rebel Wilson may be a part of it.

James Bond replacement. Speculation is rife over the likes of Tom Hardy and Henry Cavill, while Aaron Taylor-Johnson is rumoured to have had an audition already. However, new data collected by Taboola from over 9000 publisher partners and news sites, has painted a vivid picture of the race for the coveted role and who the UK's favourite most likely is.

So many stars attended the amfAR Cannes Gala 2023 at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on Thursday (may 25) in Cap d-Antibes, France.

Eva Longoria were among those returning to the star-studded amfAR gala in Cannes to raise money for Aids research. The exclusive guestlist including model Heidi Klum, her husband Tom Kaulitz, British actors Ed Westwick and Kate Beckinsale, and model Ashley Graham began walking the blue carpet for one of the most anticipated nights of the festival on Thursday.

Robbie Williams sported a chic yet relaxed co-ord at a lavish Cannes event. The 49-year-old Rock DJ singer was at a boat party hosted by Australian actress Rebel Wilson, Unigram, Access Entertainment and Warner Music. The event was in celebration of the launch of Rebel's forthcoming film and directorial debut, 'The Deb' during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

Rebel Wilson is setting her eye on the director’s chair.

Rebel Wilson opened up in a new interview.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Rebel Wilson has revealed that she auditioned for the next James Bond movie after producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson saw her host the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards. The “Pitch Perfect” star is currently at the Cannes Film Festival to launch her directorial debut, “The Deb,” a big-screen adaptation of the titular Australian musical comedy. Variety caught up with Wilson to discuss her turn in the director’s seat, and reflect on her no-holds-barred hosting duties at the BAFTAs, where she roasted Britain’s Royal Family. Wilson explained that she had to clear some Bond-related jokes with the producers ahead of the awards, which put them in direct contact and ultimately led to an audition.

By One day in 2020, a 29-year-old woman named Christina Najjar stepped onto what felt like a conveyor belt. It was a fairly short ride to the other side and when she stepped off, her hair was better, her skin was shinier. She wasn’t Christina anymore.

Gregg Goldstein When you think of Rupert Friend, chances are you remember his five seasons as CIA operative Peter Quinn on “Homeland” or his turn as the Grand Inquisitor on “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” But recently he’s become the latest member of Wes Anderson’s acting troupe, following up his role in 2021’s “The French Dispatch” with the Cannes Palme d’Or contender “Asteroid City” and the Roald Dahl anthology “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” now in post-production at Netflix. Variety spoke with the U.K.-born actor about his eclectic career, his upcoming feature writing/directing debut and why he had a “revelation” that he should be the next James Bond. What’s your role in “Asteroid City,” and what can we expect from the film?

Rachel Weisz may be proud of her husband, Daniel Craig, for his 15-year tenure as James Bond for five installments of the action franchise, but she is not afraid to admit that she is pleased his time as the savvy British spy is over. The actor began his time as Bond when he took over Pierce Brosnan in time for 2006's Casino Royale.

Bugzy Malone may be known primarily for his music, but he is currently making waves in the film industry too. The 32-year-old played Ernie in The Gentlemen, and more recently he’s back again in another Guy Ritchie film – Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. He stars alongside Hollywood legends Hugh Grant, Aubrey Plaza, and Jason Statham.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin celebrates its 110th anniversary this year, but its eyes are firmly on the road ahead, not the rear-view mirror. On May 24, at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, in Antibes, France, near Cannes, the company unveils the first of its next generation of sports cars (see teaser image, here) and the following evening the new model will go to the highest bidder at the AmfAR Charity Gala at the hotel. Then, on May 28, a short dash along the Riviera, the brand’s Formula 1 team races at the Monaco Grand Prix. Commenting on the choice of the Cannes Film Festival as the venue to launch the new model, Aston Martin’s global chief brand and commercial officer, Marco Mattiacci, says: “The movie business is where we belong.”

Tom Hanks has named the actor that he would most like to star as the next James Bond.A search for a new 007 is underway, with countless actors rumoured as being the next in line to play the iconic British spy.Now, Forrest Gump actor Hanks has shared who he thinks should replace Daniel Craig in the film franchise, and named Idris Elba as the actor most suited for the part.“Understand this,” he said during an interview with the BBC last week (May 9). “James Bond has a licence to kill.

fan-favorite frontrunner Idris Elba is the next British man in a suave suit to embody the super spy.“Understand this,” Hanks told the BBC recently. “James Bond has a license to kill. I would issue that license to Idris Elba just based on the work that I’ve seen him do.” While Elba’s much-desired turn as Bond has earned the love and support of both fans and the spy franchise’s longtime producer, Barbara Broccoli, he’s not so sure he wants to play the role.“It is not a goal for my career,” Elba told “The Shop” podcast last September.

Rebel Wilson is celebrating Mother’s Day with her two favourite girls by her side.

Rebel Wilson is celebrating Mother's Day with her two favorite girls by her side.Wilson took to Instagram to give fans a rare look at her 5-month-old daughter, Royce, in a new post celebrating her first Mother's Day as a mom. The first of the three adorable photos sees Wilson and her partner, Ramona Agruma, posing with baby Royce, who is sporting a bunny ears beanie on her head. The newborn is all smiles as she sits on mom's lap in a pink sweater and knit gray pants.

A list of actors rumored to be in the running to star in James Gunn and Peter Safran‘s Superman: Legacy is beginning to emerge.

Filmmaker James Gunn (“Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3“) is kicking-off his reimagined DC Comics cinematic universe with a reboot of the “Superman” franchise as the first big theatrical output from the newly formed DC Studios. While “Superman: Legacy” hopes to give audiences Gunn’s take on the Man of Steel, we’ve been anticipating the new casting for the reboot after it was announced that Henry Cavill would be stepping down as the main incarnation of the DC hero.