Next James Bond Film Gets Writers
June 13, 2009 01:06:31The latest news coming in for "Bond 23" suggested that the latest installment of the superspy series is stepping closer into production with the hiring of its writers. For this new Bond movie, producers have brought in the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Peter Morgan to pen the screenplay.
46-year-old Morgan, who is known for his work in "The Queen", "Frost/Nixon" and "The Last King of Scotland", won't be working on the script alone though. He will be joined by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who have co-written the past four Bond features that include "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace".
Angelina Jolie Could Be Up for Next Bond Movie
March 24, 2009 11:03:08Nearly securing a role in "Casino Royale", Angelina Jolie has been linked once again to a future James Bond movie. According to The Insider, the 33-year-old could be reuniting with her "Tomb Raider" co-star Daniel Craig in "Bond 23" as she has met with the action movie producers over the weekend.
Having expressed her interest in getting involved in the next Bond film after "Quantum of Solace", the "Wanted (2008)" actress reportedly may obtain a recurring character in the feature series, instead of just appearing in one movie since producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are eager to have her on-board. Nonetheless, it is still unclear what particular part she is linked to at the moment.
Olga Kurylenko Hopes to Reprise 'Quantum of Solace' Role
March 21, 2009 02:03:24Olga Kurylenko would love to take on Camille once again in another James Bond movie, so it has been revealed. Talking about her "Quantum of Solace" role, the Ukrainian-born actress revealed that she had so much fun shooting for the action movie, she would not miss the opportunity to do it again should the Bond producers offer her the chance.
"It wouldn't be for me to decide, but I'd go for it because when we filmed last year it was so much fun," the 29-year-old was quoted by Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper as saying. "Why would I refuse that fun again?" Beside confessing on her willingness to play Camille again, she shared what is needed to be a Bond girl, "To be a Bond girl you need courage, charm, determination and feistiness."
Jennifer Aniston Considered to Be Next Bond Girl
March 17, 2009 04:03:38"Slumdog Millionaire" beauty Freida Pinto apparently is not the only actress considered for the future Bond girl role as the name of Golden Globe-recipient Jennifer Aniston now falls into the possible casting list of "Bond 23". According to Daily Express, the 40-year-old actress has been eyed to be the next Bond girl after she expressed her hope of starring in the film about the superspy agent.
"We're always looking for the next Bond girl. She has to be beautiful but she also needs to have brains. It helps if she's athletic and able to keep up with the intense stunt work a Bond movie demands," a source from Bond's production company EON explained as reported by the publication. "Jennifer has all these qualities. It's great to hear she'd love to do a movie because we have used established actresses before such as Teri Hatcher and Denise Richards. It's great she's a fan."
Freida Pinto Could Be the Next Bond Girl
March 13, 2009 03:03:41There is a chance that "Slumdog Millionaire" beauty, Freida Pinto, ends up being the new Bond girl in "Bond 23". The Sun recently broke out that executive producer Barbara Broccoli is eager to have the 24-year-old joining the cast of the next installment for the 007 agent movie series, and that Pinto has been invited to a screen test.
Giving more info on the matter, the trade quoted a source who explained that the actress has caught the producers' attention since "Quantum of Solace" casting. "Freida came to the attention of the Bond team when they were casting Quantum of Solace," the source noted. "She was too young at the time to have a part as a love interest for a secret agent. But she has blossomed into an incredibly stunning young woman and would look perfect on Daniel Craig's arm."
Next Bond Film Possibly Directed by Danny Boyle
March 04, 2009 02:03:532009 Oscars-winning director Danny Boyle could be the man behind the next James Bond movie. Of the matter, The Sun broke the news that the British director has made quite an impression at Bond producer Barbara Broccoli with his awards-winning "Slumdog Millionaire" movie that he is offered the opportunity to direct "Bond 23".
"Danny is the man of the moment and he is being bombarded with offers from studios," the trade reported as quoting a source. "He has been offered the chance to direct the 23rd Bond film by Barbara. The EON team love his vision and think that it would work perfectly for the new look of Bond. Danny has always insisted he is more interested in the film than the money."
Royal Gala for 'Quantum of Solace' World Premiere
October 30, 2008 09:10:51Highly anticipated by many of James Bond's fans, "Quantum of Solace" has delivered one memorable world premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. On Wednesday, October 29, this first screening event for the 22nd Bond movie has become a royal gala benefiting Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion with the attendance of the British princes, William and Harry.
In company of the princes, Bond star Daniel Craig arrived at the premiere fully dressed in black tuxedo. Still sporting a sling for his injured shoulder, Craig was accompanied by his partner U.S. producer Satsuki Mitchell. Joining him for the event were his co-stars, Olga Kurylenko, Gemma Arterton, Giancarlo Giannini, Judi Dench and Mathieu Amalric, as well as Bond filmmakers, director Marc Forster and producer Barbara Broccoli.
Daniel Craig Would Go Totally Nude for the Next James Bond Film
December 05, 2007 04:12:08Daniel Craig, best known as the sixth actor to portray secret agent James Bond in the official film series from EON Productions, is going to bare his flesh for the next installment of Bond film.
Craig, who's signed on to star in the highly anticipated "Bond 22," insists it's only fair he appears naked when he reprises his role because Bond girls are always expected to strip off.
Get First Look of Daniel Craig on Palio di Siena Take for "Bond 22"
August 18, 2007 10:08:33
Though not yet stepped back into his 007 shoes, Daniel Craig apparently had come along with the crew of "Bond 22" as they took some necessary early shots of "Madonna dell'Assunta Palio di Siena", a traditional bareback horse race held in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Thursday, August 16, 2007.
The actor is reported to merely get a look at the race from the balcony while the crew was busy filming the event, which will be edited into the action sequence for the movie. According to Commanderbond.net, shots taken are going to be be used for the climax of the flick that will find James Bond pursuing "the film's villain down narrow cobbled streets, then across the town's rooftops and through its medieval aqueducts as the horses charge around the Piazza del Campo."
Are The Killers the Perfect Voice for the Highly Anticipated "Bond 22"?
December 15, 2006 02:12:06
Taking into account the success of previous James Bond movies, it is safe for us to say that the forthcoming "Bond 22" will surely be a box office hit as well. In an attempt to anticipate the success of the flick, it is necessary, in fact, to find the perfect choice to fill in the theme song.
Who is the perfect choice then? What about The Killers? The US rockers have been asked to record the theme song for the next James Bond film. On that matter a source said, "The Killers have reached the perfect point in their career to do a Bond track. They have the right sound, right look and a huge fanbase."
