SPECTRE’s back! The acronymised masters of acrimony (specialising in Counter-Intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion) haven’t featured in a Bond movie since 1971’s Diamonds are Forever, and even then the secret terrorist organisation wasn’t mentioned by name. But now, 44 years later, they’ve slapped their brand all over the 24th Bond film‘s title with SPECTRE. Yes, … >
Sherlock star Andrew Scott has revealed that he is “incredibly excited” to be appearing in the new James Bond movie. As rumoured yesterday, Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott has joined the cast of SPECTRE, alongside Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista and Monica Bellucci. Scott told Flicks in the City: “It feels extraordinary. I’m incredibly excited to … >
The first poster for the new James Bond movie, SPECTRE, has been released. The film’s title was officially revealed live this morning from the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studio. SPECTRE‘s cast includes Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott, Monica Bellucci, Léa Seydoux, Christoph Waltz and Guardians of the Galaxy star David Bautista. The official synopsis has also been … >
The title of next year’s new 007 movie is SPECTRE. The news was officially revealed live this morning from the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studio. As rumoured yesterday, Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott will play a Whitehall-based character called Denbigh. Monica Bellucci will play Lucia Sciarra. Léa Seydoux (Blue Is the Warmest Colour) will play Madeleine Swann. … >
Andrew Scott is reportedly set to join the cast of the new James Bond movie as a villain. The 38-year-old Irish actor has played Moriarty in Sherlock since 2010. An insider apparently told The Mirror: “Andrew was hand-picked for a role in the new Bond movie after film bosses loved his star turn in Sherlock. … >
The cast and title of the new James Bond film will be unveiled live on Thursday morning. Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment will present a live announcement and photo call from the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios at 11am on Thursday 4 December. Principal photography on Bond 24 begins … >
BBC One has announced the commission of SS-GB, based on the novel by Len Deighton. The five-part drama will be adapted by writers Robert Wade and Neal Purvis, who have co-written scripts for five James Bond films (The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall). Robert Wade and … >
Timothy Dalton only starred in two James Bond films; George Lazenby’s moment in the tuxedo came once and once only. But who are the journeymen (and women) of the 007 franchise, the stayers who stuck around a little longer and made the most appearances in the series? We investigate the seven actors in the top … >
The BBC has released two new promotional images for BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel, Esio Trot. Adapted by The Vicar Of Dibley writers Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, the 90-minute film stars Dame Judi Dench (Skyfall) and Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man). Producer Hilary Bevan Jones commented: “To bring together two of the … >
It’s not all tuxedos and Savile Row suits for our 007. In his half-century onscreen James Bond has had the odd fashion faux-pas (clustered mostly around Roger Moore). Will the upcoming 24th Bond flick feature anything as daring as a bell-bottomed safari suit or an inflatable puffer jacket? Almost definitely not, but it gives us … >