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Charlize Theron and Daniel Craig are teaming up for a heist!

Brent Lang Executive Editor Apple Studios has emerged victorious in a bidding war for “Two For The Money,” a hot package that has attached Oscar-winner Charlize Theron and ex-007 Daniel Craig. Justin Lin, who oversaw several “Fast & Furious” films, is set to direct and produce.

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor Action star Jason Statham considers David Ayer’s “The Beekeeper,” which opens next year, as one of his buzziest movies yet. “I can’t wait for people to see that. It’s really sophisticated and cool, full of heart and excitement,” he said Thursday at the Red Sea Film Festival.

Doctor Who returned last month for the first of three 60th anniversary specials with David Tennant returning in the lead role. The 52 year old actor is arguably the most popular Doctor Who ever - having played the tenth incarnation of the beloved character from 2005 to 2010 before coming back to star as the Fourteenth Doctor in November.

Daniel Craig has left fans gobsmacked with his latest look, as he's compared to an Antiques Roadshow presenter following a dramatic transformation.The James Bond star looked completely different in a recent interview, sporting gold-framed circle glasses and a smart navy blue suit. Not only has Daniel switched up his wardrobe, but he's also debuted a new hairstyle, styling his hair in a side parting for a video with the magazine Esquire.

Mads Mikkelsen has distinguished himself across his career with his ability to move between arthouse hits in his native Denmark and big Hollywood franchises such as James Bond, Doctor Strange, Star Wars, Fantastic Beasts and Indiana Jones.

Alan Partridge is the latest public figure to speak out about who should be the next James Bond. In a new in-character Q&A interview in The Guardian, the Steve Coogan creation was asked whether he himself would accept the offer to play the spy if the chance came around. “Wouldn’t happen,” he replied.

Christopher Nolan is opening up about rumors that point to him taking over the James Bond film franchise and directing the next chapter of the franchise.

Christopher Nolan has said that he will not be directing the next James Bond film.The Oppenheimer director has long been linked with a possible involvement in the British spy franchise, and has spoken multiple times in the past about his admiration for the films, even expressing direct interest in becoming a part of it.In a new interview with Associated Press, however, he has formally distanced himself from Bond. When asked whether that might be his next project, he said: “No, sadly no – no truth to those rumours.”In July, Nolan had said that it would be “an amazing privilege” to direct a Bond film.“The influence of those movies in my filmography is embarrassingly apparent.

While it has always seemed so far-fetched, there has been a long-running rumor that Christopher Nolan was in the running to be the next director of a James Bond film. While the filmmaker seems very happy making films outside of the franchise world, fans of Bond have been excited by the prospect of what he might do with the world’s most famous spy.

Jacob Elordi is responding to the possibility of him playing James Bond.

EXCLUSIVE: Happy Valley actor James Norton has been set to lead an ITV and StudioCanal adaptation of JP Delaney’s bestselling novel Playing Nice.

Olivia Colman has revealed that there is a very particular character in the James Bond franchise that she has wanted to play for a long time.In an interview with Vogue, the Oscar-winning actor admitted that the character of M has been on her wishlist for many years.“The amount of time I have wanted to be M,” she said. “I’m not sure who I need to call.”When prompted that the best person might be Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, she replied, “I know, I met her once.

The Royal Mint has revealed a new 007 range celebrating the legacy of James Bond across seven coins.

Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber are enjoying a mother-daughter night out!

James Bond film Spectre, saying he “wasn’t that good” in his role.In the 2015 film, Scott played C, aka Max Denbigh, who is revealed to be an undercover member of the terrorist organisation Spectre. The role came after his standout villainous turn as Moriarty in BBC series Sherlock, where he starred opposite Benedict Cumberbatch.Speaking to British GQ, Scott explained how, following Spectre, he was turned off from playing overtly villainous characters.“If I’m honest, it’s not a territory that I feel like I would want to go over again,” Scott said.

It’s official, Gordon Ramsay has become a father for the sixth time, after his wife Tana, announced another adorable addition to the family on Saturday 11 November.The 57 year old celebrity chef, took to Instagram to announce the safe arrival of his third son, Jesse James Ramsay, who weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and was affectionately described by his father as a “whopper.” Sharing three new photos of the adorable infant being cuddled by wife Tana in bed, Gordon couldn’t be happier as he proudly announced: What an amazing birthday present please welcome Jesse James Ramsay, 7lbs 10oz whopper!! One more bundle of love to the Ramsay brigade!! 3 boys, 3 girls…. Done.” The adorable youngster now joins siblings Tilly, Jack, Oscar, Megan and Holly as part of the star’s ever growing brood, with the name in particular having drawn praise from fans - but what exactly does the little one’s moniker mean? According to The Bump, Jesse is a gender-neutral baby name that stems from Hebrew origins, and carries the meaning “the Lord exists.” In biblical terms, the site explains that “Jesse was known as the father of King David and a sheep farmer in the heart of Bethlehem.

Nicole Kidman is hitting the red carpet!

John le Carré‘s famous spy character George Smiley hasn’t retired quite yet. Nick Harkaway, le Carré’s son, is writing a new Smiley novel that will publish globally in fall 2024.

on Tuesday’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” “So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a James Bond movie,” he went on. “I thought, ‘Yes, of course!’But, he was disappointed to learn that, “There was no script and there was no James Bond movie.”The competition series “007: Road to a Million,” (premiering Nov.

After the death of Colleen King on Emmerdale last week, fans and villagers were left shocked as she was a popular character who'd been part of the show for years.The character, played by Melanie Ash, was last seen on-screen in 2010 and died of a heart attack according to her on-screen son Tom. Colleen was the former wife of soap baddie Carl King. Outside of Emmerdale, Melanie is a mother-of-one, to a son that has followed her into the industry.

James Bond movie when he joined reality series 007: Road To A Million.The Succession actor hosts the upcoming competition series, which sees contestants take on Bond-inspired challenges around the world for a chance to win a £1million cash prize.Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday (November 7) about joining the series, Cox said (via THR): “I thought it was the new James Bond film.“So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a James Bond movie. I thought, ‘Yes, of course!'”Cox however quickly discovered that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie”, with him instead playing the show’s game controller.He added: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond.

Sky’s time-jumping thriller The Lazarus Project is back for a second series, with Bafta-nominated Paapa Essiedu returning as George – an ordinary man with the ability to turn back the clock, enlisted by a secret government agency. Having shown off his spy skills in series one, the 33-year-old is rumoured to be up for the next James Bond – although Paapa finds the prospect of The Lazarus Project being his audition for 007 hilarious. “I giggle at the idea of James Bond and George swapping day jobs.

James Bond producer, Greg Wilson, has shared an update on the future of the franchise.In the two years since Daniel Craig stepped down from the role after his final performance as the suited secret agent in No Time To Die, fans have celebrated Bond’s 60th anniversary, and while no new movies have been released, the first non-scripted James Bond inspired television series is set to launch on Amazon Prime Video this Friday.The premiere of the new series, 007: Road To A Million, was attended by Wilson, Succession star, Brian Cox, and producer, Barbara Broccoli.The new Bond-themed gameshow, starring Cox, will see real people taking part in physical challenges resembling those done by 007 himself, all competing against each other for the chance to win £1 million.Cox, who portrays the ominous Controller in the series, said on the role: “I thought, ‘This might be my big moment to play a Bond villain.’ I’ve always wanted to play a Bond villain.”Wilson told Express: “No plans on making the next Bond at this stage. There will be another Bond some day, but we’re not actively developing it.”This news echoed comments made by Broccoli in Variety when asked about future plans for the franchise in both film and television.

It’s the question on the lips of countless moviegoers: who will be the next James Bond? Since Daniel Craig took his final bow as 007 in 2021’s “No Time To Die,” there’s been tons of speculation on who will don the spy’s tuxedo and wield his Walther PPK. And despite some clamor for a female Bond, it’s (mostly) British actors who have had rumors swirling about their names.

Barbie star Kingsley Ben-Adir should play the next James Bond, according to director Greta Gerwig.Appearing on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast to discuss her record-breaking film about the iconic Mattel doll, Gerwig detailed how Ben-Adir was “so funny” in the role of Basketball Ken, while also praising his classical acting skills.Gerwig described the scene near the end of the film where Ryan Gosling’s Ken gifts his faux-fur jacket to Ben-Adir’s Ken, who then turns around to his fellow Kens and delivers an inspiring speech as their apparent new leader.“He can do anything, and is a very proper, trained British actor,” Gerwig said. “He can do the [Laurence] Olivier voice, so we had versions where he turned around and it was British.

After his iconic turn as ruthless media mogul Logan Roy in Succession, it was only a matter of time before Brian Cox was cast as a Bond villain - he just didn’t expect it to be in a game show. The 77-year-old stars as The Controller in Amazon Prime Video’s latest reality competition 007: Road To A Million, which gives ordinary people the chance to win £1 million by enduring various James Bond -esque challenges. Playing the mastermind behind the contestants’ spy trials, Brian admits that the role is “unusual territory” for him.

RadioTimes to promote the series 007: Road To A Million, in which he plays the mysterious Controller.

James Bond producers have shared an update on the next instalment, saying they are planning on “reinventing” the franchise.Speaking in an interview with The Guardian, producer Barbara Broccoli explained why it will be a while before we see 007’s return following Daniel Craig’s departure in No Time To Die.“I think these movies reflect the time they are in, and there’s a big, big road ahead reinventing it for the next chapter and we haven’t even begun with that,” Broccoli said.She explained how, with Craig, they “wanted to focus on what a 21st-century hero would look like”, adding that modernisation is necessary when a new actor takes on the role.“I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying ‘the Cold War is over, the wall is over, Bond is dead, no need for Bond, the whole world’s at peace and now there’s no villains’ – and boy was that wrong!” Broccoli said.Broccoli is currently promoting Amazon reality series 007 Road To A Million, which sees nine pairs of contestants compete in various Bond-themed challenges to win £1million.

Valerie Wu Intern Fans of the iconic British secret agent James Bond will have to wait a while to see who the next 007 will be, according to franchise producer Barbara Broccoli. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Broccoli shared that executives “haven’t even begun” modernizing the franchise, adding that there is a “big road ahead” before the James Bond character is “reinvented for the next chapter.” Broccoli praised what Daniel Craig, who retired from the role of James Bond in 2021 after the release of “No Time to Die,” brought to the character.