‘Star Wars’ and James Bond actor Michael Culver dies aged 85

Freaks and Geeks actor and comedian Joe Flaherty has passed away at 82 years old. Joe also starred as Donald alongside Adam Sandler in the hit film Happy Gilmore.

faces criticism for their 23-year age gap, met in 2009 on the set of the John Lennon biopic “Nowhere Boy” which she directed and he starred in. They also worked together in a 2018 film adaptation of author James Frey’s “A Million Little Pieces.”Sam told Ross about directing her hubby, “It’s really interesting.

George Gilbey, star of shows such as Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother, has tragically died at the young age of 40. Ricci Guarnaccio, a former star from Geordie Shore, was one of the first celebrity pals to pay homage to him. He shared a series of pictures with the memento: "Breaks my [heart] but @georgegilbey you are well and truly going to be missed my friend." "Always lit up the room, cared for others and the memories we made I'll cherish for ever brother.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was reportedly “formerly offered” the role of the iconic martini-sipping secret agent earlier this month, his seal of approval.And Brosnan, who helmed the iconic 007 role from 1995 until 2002, said he “would definitely tip my hat to the fellow” to take over the reins.“I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Brosnan told RTÉ Radio 1. Brosnan worked with the “Bullet Train” actor, 33, on the 2009 movie “The Greatest,” for which he also served as a producer.The film saw Brosnan and Susan Sarandon star as a married couple grieving the death of their son, played by Taylor-Johnson.Reflecting on the project, Brosnan said the “Kick-Ass” actor was “the greatest in it.”“It’s a lovely movie with Aaron and Carey Mulligan, Susan Sarandon and myself,” he said of the “Tenet” star.The “November Man” actor also offered some sound advice for Taylor-Johnson following the rumored 007 casting.“Be bold.

Michaela Zee Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan thinks Aaron Taylor-Johnson could easily portray the next 007. During an appearance on RTE Radio 1’s “The Ray D’Arcy Show,” Brosnan shared his thoughts on reports that Taylor-Johnson will be taking over the iconic role. “I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Brosnan said of Taylor-Johnson.

Pierce Brosnan has weighed in on Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s reported casting as James Bond.Last week it was reported that the Tenet star would be taking on the iconic role, two years after Daniel Craig stepped down from the franchise.According to The Sun, a source shared that EON Productions had offered the role to the 33-year-old: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.

James Bond actor George Lazenby is throwing support behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The British actor is rumored to be taking over the role from Daniel Craig, who portrayed the spy for 15 years.

James Bond star George Lazenby has shared his stamp of approval for Aaron Taylor-Johnson to be the next actor to take on the mantle of Agent 007.Lazenby, who played Bond in the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, shared his thoughts on Taylor-Johnson’s rumoured posting as the beloved spy to TMZ, saying the young actor will seemingly be able to “handle the stunts and all the ladies who love a man in a tux.”While Taylor-Johnson’s landing of the role was first rumoured last week, the casting has yet to be confirmed – which Lazenby also suspects to be the case. According to Lazenby, he doesn’t think the role’s necessarily Taylor-Johnson’s yet, relating it to his own experience in getting cast for the role in the 1960s.Lazenby told TMZ that “when he auditioned for the part back in the 1960s, he went through a bunch of different tests and auditions before he won the role.” The former Bond star also said that he supports Taylor-Johnson as 007 “as long as they do the character justice,” and advised the actor “to be true to himself and reinvent the role to fit him.”Last week, Taylor-Johnson discussed the rumours in a new interview with Rolling Stone.

George Lazenby is sharing his thoughts on Aaron Taylor-Johnson being rumored to be the next James Bond.

Love Island star Maura Higgins has reportedly called it quits on her relationship with Hollywood star Bobby Holland Hanton.The couple have allegedly parted ways after a whirlwind romance that lasted 10 months. After fuelling speculation last May that a romance had blossomed, the 33 year old reality star is said to have ended things after realising there was not a future for the pair. However, according to a source, the model has no regrets about their time together.

James Bond has reportedly been offered to Aaron Taylor-Johnson.Following years of speculation surrounding who would portray the iconic secret agent, after Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise in 2021, it has now been confirmed who is set to take on the prestigious role in the next instalment.Kick-Ass and Tenet star Taylor-Johnson has been selected to play the next Bond, with EON Productions having reportedly offered him the job.According to The Sun, a source has said: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.”The source continued: “As far as EON is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”Taylor-Johnson was just one of the actors being rumoured as possible 007s, with many hoping for Idris Elba to take the role, and Henry Cavill being a strong contender.Back in August, the Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging star spoke with Esquire about the possibility of the role, but his response remained vague: “I just focus on the things I can have in my hands right now.

James Bond has reportedly been offered to a well-known British actor.Following years of speculation surrounding who would portray the iconic secret agent, after Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise in 2021, it has now been confirmed that the role has been offered.Kick Ass and Tenet star Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been officially selected to play the next Bond, with EON Productions having reportedly offered him the job.According to The Sun, a source has said: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.”The source continued: “As far as EON is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”Taylor-Johnson was just one of the actors being rumoured as possible 007s, with many hoping for Idris Elba to take the role, and Henry Cavill being a strong contender.Back in August, the Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging star spoke with Esquire about the possibility of the role, but his response remained vague: “I just focus on the things I can have in my hands right now.

told The Sun.The “Bullet Train” actor, 33, is expected to sign on the dotted line this week, the outlet adds.EON Productions, which makes 007 films, is said to be preparing to start shooting later this year.“Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it,” an insider told the outlet. “The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.”“As far as EON is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement,” the source added.Should he accept the deal, the “Tenet” actor will take over the reins from Daniel Craig, who starred as Bond in a total of five films spanning over 15 years.Craig, 56, was in his 30s when he signed on for the role.After playing Bond in the 2006 film “Casino Royale,” he went on to star in “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall” and “Spectre,” before his final hurrah in 2021’s “No Time To Die.”Taylor-Johnson, for his part, reportedly underwent a screen test for the Bond franchise in 2022.“I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role.

Billy Dee Williams originated the Lando Calrissian character in the Star Wars universe and would not mind reprising the role in future projects if they make a good monetary offer.

Michael Culver, who starred in the 1980 “Star Wars” film, “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back,” has died. He was 85. While his cause of death has yet to be determined, he suffered from poor health for years.

Jaden Thompson “Vanderpump Rules” stars Scheana Shay and her husband, Brock Davies, have been cast as guest stars in an upcoming “Lopez vs. Lopez” episode, set to air on April 23. In the NBC comedy series starring George Lopez and his daughter Mayan Lopez, Shay and Davies join Season 2 as characters named Erica and Justin, respectively.

Pierce Brosnan has spied the next James Bond — and it’s Cillian Murphy.Brosnan, who starred as James Bond in four movies, says that Murphy (“Oppenheimer,” “Peaky Blinders”) is the natural choice to play the dashing secret agent on the big screen.“Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond on His Majesty’s Secret Service,” Brosnan said at the Oscar Wilde Awards in LA Thursday night, according to Variety. Murphy was also at the event with his fellow Irish actor.Murphy, who is the odds-on favorite to win Best Actor at the March 10 Academy Awards, has finished filming his next project, the historical drama “Small Things Like These,” which premiered last month at the Berlin Film Festival.He has also expressed interest in filming a big-screen adaptation of his hit BBC gangster series “Peaky Blinders,” which streamed on Netflix.Brosnan starred as James Bond from 1995-2002 in “Golden Eye,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough” and “Die Another Day.”The role was inherited by Daniel Craig, who’s made five Bond movies (2006-2021).Since Craig retired from the James Bond franchise, several names to succeed him have been bandied about, including Idris Elba, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Bridgerton” star Regé-Jean Page and “Superman” star Henry Cavill.Murphy stars in “Oppenheimer” as J.

Murphy. Cillian Murphy.

Ellise Shafer Former “James Bond” star Pierce Brosnan has made his pick for who should play the iconic spy next: Cillian Murphy. At the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night, Brosnan was asked by the BBC for his opinion on which actor should play Bond after Daniel Craig retired from the role in 2021.

Pierce Brosnan has said that Cillian Murphy would be “magnificent” in the role of James Bond.Speaking at the annual Oscar Wilde awards in Los Angeles, Brosnan told the BBC that Murphy would “do a magnificent job as James Bond on His Majesty’s Secret Service.”The two Irish actors were in attendance at the event which took place at JJ Abram’s Bad Robot Productions in Santa Monica, and celebrates the accomplishments of Irish actors and filmmakers.The fictional secret agent, played by Brosnan between 1995 and 2002, has been portrayed by seven actors since the franchise’s first release in 1962, Dr. No, in which the role was played by Sean Connery.Following Daniel Craig’s exit from the series in No Time To Die in 2021, there has been heavy rumour around who would succeed the iconic role, with Murphy being just one of the actors to be suggested for the 007 part.