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James Bond Producer Says It'll Take A While To Replace Daniel Craig: "It's About A Whole Rethink About Where We're Going"

The franchise guardians need more than a few months to find their next 007.

James Bond Producer Says It'll Take A While To Replace Daniel Craig: "It's About A Whole Rethink About Where We're Going"

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli admits it will take a long time to choose Daniel Craig's 007 replacement.

Broccoli, 61, insisted it's not as easy as picking an actor to take on the iconic role of the suave spy.

Speaking to Variety at the Longacre Theatre on Thursday (Apr 28) at the opening night of Craig-starring MacBeth on Broadway, Broccoli, a producer of the play, said: “It’s a big decision.

"It’s not just casting a role. It’s about a whole rethink about where we’re going.” It's about a whole rethink about where we're going. I'm just here celebrating one of the greatest actors on the planet, Daniel Craig." 

Earlier this year, the blockbuster franchise's producer confirmed Idris Elba was "part of the conversation" to be the next 007.

Elba, 49, has long been mooted as a possible successor to Craig, and Broccoli is aware that the Luther actor would be a popular choice for the iconic part.


She told Deadline's Crew Call podcast: "Well, we know Idris, we're friends with him, and he's a magnificent actor. And, you know, it's been a part of the conversation, but it's always difficult to have the conversation when you have someone in the seat."


Broccoli added that there is no rush to name the next Bond actor as they want to let the cast and crew savour the Craig's final movie No Time To Die.


She said: "I think we have decided that until No Time To Die has had its run and Daniel has been able to —  well, we've all been able to savour, reap the benefits of Daniel's wonderful tenure, we're not gonna think about, or talk about anybody else."


It was previously reported that Elba was in "early" talks to play a Bond villain.
A source claimed: "Idris has had informal talks with the studio and he has been told there is a role in the next Bond film for him, if he wants it.


"He won’t be the title character, but they do recognise the amount of pull and respect he commands, and they want to work with him on a completely original character for the next instalment.


"It is still very early days for the conversations but, so far, it looks like it would be the role of a villain."


Other names linked to the role of the MI-6 agent include Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, and Euphoria star Jacob Elordi. — BANG SHOWBIZ

 

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