James Bond: Celebs Rumors

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan is addressing all of the rumors and reports that Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be playing the next 007.

Back in March, reports emerged that Aaron Taylor Johnson had landed the coveted role of James Bond in the upcoming 007 movie.

As sci-fi fans around the world excitedly countdown the final few hours until Doctor Who returns to our screens, all eyes will be on Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa as he becomes the fifteenth iteration of the world renowned Time Lord. Joined by new companion Millie Gibson in the role of Ruby Sunday, the dynamic duo will be exploring the universe - both time and space - while coming face to face with some of their most formidable foes yet. But while Ncuti is new to the role, show runner Russell T Davies was so impressed by his performance he even revealed that he believes the star may be destined to join another global franchise in the coming years! In an interview to promote the new series, Russell opened up about what made him choose Gatwa for the role and where he thinks the star will end up.

The 1% Club was taken off air this weekend following the sad news that contestant Steven Wong passed away shortly after filming the ITV game show.The programme, which is hosted by comedian Lee Mack, had to pause its broadcast after the tragic event. Steven, who nearly snagged a role in the iconic Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as a child, didn't get to see his episode when the hit show aired last Saturday.The show sees 100 hopefuls compete for a whopping £100,000 prize by answering questions that only 1% of people can get right.

From appearing alongside Sir Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me to working in the recording studio with Grammy Award-winning producers, Susie Vanner’s life has been one incredible journey. But it hasn’t all been easy. After suffering a brain haemorrhage and being diagnosed with breast cancer, the actress and musician has experienced the highs as well as the lows.

Fans for Eamonn Holmes have called for him to be the “new James Bond” after he posted a mysterious photo on Instagram. The GB news presenter shared a black-and-white image of himself looking pensively straight at the camera.

ITV has decided to remove Britain's Got Talent from its schedule next weekend, in an attempt to avoid a 'ratings war' with the Eurovision Song Contest. On Saturday, May 11, the popular talent show will be replaced by the Bond film Casino Royale, with BGT set to return on Sunday night, May 12. OK! has reached out to ITV for comment.The upcoming weekend will see more auditions on BGT, following its return to screens last month.

Gogglebox legends Dave and Shirley Griffiths have taken to social media to share their rarely-seen son Simon's latest achievement with their fans. Those who follow the Welsh husband and wife duo will be aware that their immediate family rarely make an appearance on their Instagram. Instead, they typically provide their 197K followers with antics from their own lives - be it iconic videos of Shirley referring to Dave as 'James Bond' while on holiday, or sweet selfies of the pair reminding people to catch them on the Channel 4 show.

James Bond in an “elaborate prank”.In a new interview with The Guardian, the comedian said that he thinks “it would be very cool” to be named as the iconic secret agent.When asked if he would like to star in a Hollywood movie, like his colleague James Acaster in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the stand-up comic responded: “It would be very cool if I was named the next James Bond, because the collective meltdown it would inspire in a section of the British press would be so profoundly hilarious that I almost think Barbara Broccoli should do it as a prank.”Kumar added: “They’ve made enough money from the franchise, why not make the next casting of James Bond an elaborate prank?”This follows recent rumoured developments in the casting of 007, after Daniel Craig stepped down from the role in 2021 with No Time To Die.It was reported last month that Kick-Ass and Tenet star Aaron Taylor-Johnson had been offered the role by production studio EON Productions, who were awaiting his response. Taylor-Johnson has neither confirmed nor denied the rumour.Kumar took the opportunity to throw a jokey remark at Acaster in his response, adding: “I think it’s a longer journey obviously to imagine me as a spy than it is to Acaster as a Ghostbuster because, let’s face it, the guy is a fucking nerd.”Elsewhere in the interview, Kumar opened up about some of the best and worst advice he has received in his career.He explained how he was “once given some pretty horrendous advice by a comedy agent,” sharing: “They told me I should do a broad, racist Indian accent in an audition.

Uberto Pasolini, who wrote and directed the James Norton-starring Nowhere Special that opened this weekend, says, rightfully, the film’s power emanates from the tangible bond you feel between father and son. Norton – the BAFTA-nominated British actor (Bob Marley: One Love, Little Women, Happy Valley) – is John a 35-year old window washer and single father to four-year old Michael (BIFA-nominated Daniel Lamot). John has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and is on a quest to place his son in a loving home.  

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly been cast in 28 Years Later.Per a Deadline Hollywood report, Taylor-Johnson has boarded the project and will star alongside Ralph Fiennes and Jodie Comer, who joined the film earlier this month. Little is known of their roles or the film’s plot points at this point.Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been rumoured to be cast as the next James Bond.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has responded to rumours that he may be playing the next James Bond.The actor, 33, has been a favourite for the iconic role since January 2023 when it was reported that he had impressed producer Barbara Broccoli in a screen test.Last month, it was reported that EON Production had offered him the job, and that they were awaiting his response.Taylor-Johnson has not directly confirmed or denied the rumours, and at an event earlier this week, even swerved a question about the 007 gig.Speaking to the Associated Press at The Fall Guy premiere in London on Monday (April 22), the Tenet star was asked whether he was “sick of being asked about Bond” by an interviewer.After a pause, Taylor-Johnson replied: “You sick of asking the question?”, to which the reporter responded: “I want to know, so no.”The Kick-Ass star then laughed and ended the conversation with: “Alright, have a good one,” before walking away.This follows a Rolling Stone interview the star did earlier this year in which he gave a vague response to his upcoming work: “I can only really talk about the things I’m going to show and tell. So, The Fall Guy, Nosferatu, Kraven The Hunter.”He also swerved the topic in an interview with Esquire, saying: “As I’ve already told you, I have to go by the beat of my own drum.

Cillian Murphy has secured another award win for his performance in Oppenheimer.The actor was recently named Best Lead Actor at the Irish Film and TV Academy Awards on Saturday (April 20) for his portrayal of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed biopic.This follows an impressive list of wins for the actor this award season, having been recognised at the Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes and SAG awards.The Irish actor, who has collaborated with Nolan on six films, including the Dark Knight trilogy, acknowledged the significance of receiving the award on home soil.Having been presented his award by Killers Of The Flower Moon star and nominee for Best International Actress, Lily Gladstone, Murphy accepted the honour with: “God, I’m still so brutal at this.”He continued: “But being in this room is so special — being at home, with people that I love and admire amongst my fellow nominees and some of my favourite people.”According to Variety, the Peaky Blinders star spoke backstage after the ceremony at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, sharing: “It feels lovely being home with so many friends and colleagues.”Nominated alongside Murphy in the category were All Of Us Strangers’ Andrew Scott and Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan.

Maya Jama looked sensational as she sizzled in the sun during her holiday to California. The Love Island host is currently enjoying a vacation in a luxury five-star hotel in Beverly Hills after spending some time in LA to attend Coachella. After enjoying a party-filled getaway with her friends and boyfriend rapper Stormzy, she got some rest and recuperation by enjoying a lazy Sunday spent by the pool.

Henry Cavill has suggested he may be “too old now” to play James Bond, despite the persistent rumours linking him to the role.The Argylle actor made the admission during a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show while promoting his new Guy Ritchie film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.Asked if he had any Bond casting updates, Cavill replied: “I have no idea. All I have to go off of is the rumours.

Amidst the speculation surrounding Daniel Craig’s successor as James Bond, one name that has consistently surfaced over the past decade in various tabloid reports is Henry Cavill, known for his spy roles in “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” Interestingly enough, Cavill had initially auditioned alongside Craig for the role in “Casino Royale” and didn’t get the role (but came close), obviously, but has been keenly interested in the role for years now.

Bargain Hunt's beloved auctioneer, Philip Serrell, recently shared a chilling incident involving his daughter Clementine, who found herself in a harrowing ordeal with car thieves.The Worcestershire-based auctioneer shared details of the incident on social media. According to Philip, Clementine caught two individuals attempting to steal her car after they had stolen her car keys. Despite the alarming situation, Clementine remained composed, prompting her father to joke about the thieves' reaction to being confronted by his petite daughter.

reportedly in talks to be the next James Bond. “There are times where it’s uncomfortable,” Sam told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Wednesday, referring to the attention that she and Aaron get for their 24-year age gap. “Most of the time we zone it out and stay pretty private.

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Michelle Keegan and Maya Jama are rumoured to be in contention for the role of the next Bond Girl. Bookmakers suggest they are the strongest contenders for the prestigious gig with the iconic spy thriller poised to start filming later this year.The rumour mill has been working overtime after reports emerged this week that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been offered the role of James Bond for the next instalment.

James Bond. Created by Ian Fleming, Bond epitomizes the suave, sophisticated spy with a penchant for danger and romance.

James Bond was pitched before 1962’s Dr. No was made, according to a new book.Lashana Lynch became the first woman in the long-running franchise to be given a 007 title in the last Bond outing, No Time To Die, but a woman hasn’t yet taken the titular lead singularly in the series.Now, in Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, Ian Fleming: The Complete Man, it’s revealed that the idea of having a female Bond was first pitched over 60 years ago (via Variety).The book claims that producer Gregory Ratoff suggested the idea of casting five-time Oscar nominee Susan Hayward in a film adaptation of Fleming’s first Bond novel Casino Royale. In the book, Hayward writes (via IndieWire): “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached [to play Bond].“Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Lashana Lynch became the first woman to own the 007 title in the 2021 James Bond tentpole “No Time to Die,” but it turns out a plan to make James Bond a woman was actually pitched over 60 years prior. In Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, titled “Ian Fleming: The Complete Man,” it’s confirmed that producer Gregory Ratoff floated the idea of casting Susan Hayward in a film adaptation of Fleming’s first Bond novel “Casino Royale.” Shakespeare writes in the biography (via IndieWire): “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached [to play Bond].

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson is rumored to be the new James Bond. The opportunity is the role of a lifetime, and a dream come true for many actors. While the franchise’s producers and executives have yet to confirm the news, the rumors have sparked some interest in Aaron and his life, including his wife, the filmmaker Sam Taylor Johnson.

Eiza González has revealed her pick for the part.Eiza González celebrates ‘3 Body Problem’ stunning debutEiza González explains ‘conscious dating’ and why she practices it“It’s hard not to look at Henry Cavill and think of James Bond, to be really honest,” said González to Entertainment Weekly. “Obviously, I’m part of the group of people that are rooting for him to get it hopefully, if that was a possibility.”González and Cavill recently starred in “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” an action film that’s based on the real life story of the Special Operations Executive.

Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance has said that his marriage of over 30 years ended because he “succumbed to some temptations”.Dance, 77, who played Tywin Lannister in the HBO series, married Joanna Haythorn in 1970 and the couple had two children together before divorcing in 2004.In a new interview with Gyles Brandreth on the Rosebud podcast, Dance, who also played Lord Mountbatten in Netflix’s The Crown, has spoken about how the marriage came to an end.“For the most part, it was a wonderful marriage, but then, unfortunately, I succumbed to some temptations along the way and the marriage ended because of my behaviour really,” he said. “I eventually had to come clean.”“Because we were living in Somerset, in this enormous place, and Jo had her study at one end and I had mine at the other end, and we became a bit like George and Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?“Eventually I came back and I thought, ‘really, we have to have (a) very serious conversation’.

Inbetweeners star Theo James left some fans gobsmacked when they heard his real accent during a promotional interview for Netflix's The Gentlemen.The 39 year old actor played American characters in the hugely popular HBO show The White Lotus, and also in the Divergent film series, so his Buckinghamshire origins came as a surprise to many of the new series' fans.Theo recently appeared on Capital Breakfast to chat about The Gentlemen, created by Guy Ritchie, and clips from the interview have since been flying around on TikTok. One clip shows him talking about his time at Nottingham University, and fans couldn't believe his real accent.

Sam Taylor-Johnson isn’t shading her answers when it comes to rumors that her husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, could be the next James Bond.

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.

Following Daniel Craig’s final entry in the franchise with “No Time To Die,” James Bond is the latest piece of big Hollywood I.P. in search of a new leading man.

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.

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.

Former 007 agent Pierce Brosnan has given some advice to Aaron Taylor-Johnson following reports that he has been offered the role as the next James Bond.

Brian Tyree Henry is weighing in on James Bond casting rumors!

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.