Film news: ‘James Bond’ reboot — Denis Villeneuve to direct, but who will wear the tux?
After much speculation, endless fan theories, and swirling rumours since Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 in No Time to Die (2021), the James Bond franchise has finally made its next big move.
Denis Villeneuve, the visionary director behind Dune, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049, has been tapped to direct the next 007 film.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh is here with all you need to know.
Bond News: Dame Helen Mirren feels Bond franchise is rooted in sexism
Whilst James Bond is one of cinema’s most widely recognised characters, there is no doubting his films have had their fair share of run-ins with the basic morals of equality.
Amazon MGM Studios have recently picked up the project in the wake of Daniel Craig’s portrayal of the British spy, but there has been endless speculation over who the next 007 will be, with many calling for it to be a woman for the first time.
With Helen Mirren calling out the series, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews takes a look.