At present, Bond fans are at the mercy of half-sibling producers – and EON Productions’ longtime Bond custodians – Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who offer the only real clues to Bond’s next step.
Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams previously told the Radio Times that they looked at young actors for 2006 reboot Casino Royale, but she didn’t think the youngsters had the “gravitas” or “mental capacity” for Bond.
At least, that’s the word Barbara Broccoli has used to describe Bond 26 on multiple occasions – which is why EON won’t cast a new Bond until they’re sure about the series’ next step.
Not only because the next film will be a full reboot, but because in 2022 Amazon snapped up MGM for $8.45 billion, getting part ownership of Bond, James Bond.
There could be good news for fans who still think of Sean Connery as the one true James Bond: Scottish actor Stuart Martin is the latest name to emerge as a 007 frontrunner.
