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Debbie McWilliams, who cast the last 14 James Bond films, defended Fleming’s original creature at Karlovy Vary by saying 007 should stay white and male, stressing she has never read a Bond novel. She recalled Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale casting after a global search, noted Eva Green faced initial resistance, and underscored that casting hinges on the director and script, with industry changes likely to come slowly.
IO Interactive is laying off staff after ending an external partnership on its upcoming Project Fantasy, but says the game remains in development and the Bond-inspired 007 First Light franchise will continue; 007 First Light has sold around 3 million copies, while Xbox emphasizes it is rebalancing investments rather than cutting overall game spending as the next Bond project remains undecided.
A Tampa judge set a $1 million bond for Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold in connection with a February armed kidnapping and assault plot. Arnold, who denies involvement, is one of seven charged; prosecutors say he coordinated the plan, though the defense notes there’s no evidence he was inside the apartment where the beating occurred.
Famke Janssen revealed at a Malta film festival masterclass that her London screen test for Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye was nerve-wracking and she pushed through Bond's publicity machine; she also said she broke a rib during the bathhouse fight with Pierce Brosnan when he supposedly threw her into a padded wall, with the injury only becoming clear months later as filming continued for six months. She spoke about navigating stigma for women in action roles, choosing long-lasting projects, and even later working with Woody Allen after a psychic predicted it.
Olympic alpine skiing great Bode Miller was arrested on drug-related charges, posted a $5,000 bond and was released; he faces one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia and has pleaded not guilty, with a court date set for July 29.
Idris Elba stated in British GQ that the rumors he would be the next James Bond were never legitimate and that he never viewed the role as realistic for him. He noted Bond “was written [the way] he was for a reason,” and while he was flattered by the chatter, he believes global audiences — and markets — wouldn’t necessarily embrace a Black Bond. He also argued Bond should remain escapism and not be treated as a political statement, questioning whether there should be a Black Bond at all.
WWE star Gunther bailed out his stablemate Marcel Barthel, who wrestles as Ludwig Kaiser, after Barthel’s battery arrest in Orlando on April 23. Gunther posted a $1,000 bond via two $500 checks on May 20. Barthel, who was released the same day, faces a July 16 pre-trial conference in Orange County, with a potential trial slot between August 10–28 if needed. Barthel pleaded not guilty and was slated to wrestle as El Grande Americano in AAA’s Noche de los Grandes two days after the arrest.
IO Interactive's 007 First Light introduces a younger, more vulnerable James Bond before he earns his 00 status, blending Fleming’s novels with Hitman-like gameplay as the franchise bridges film and game eras while the next cinematic Bond remains undecided.
Omega launches the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light—the first Bond watch made for a video game—marking Bond’s first chronograph since 1985 and tying the character to the new 007 First Light game. The watch features a black ceramic bezel, 44mm stainless case, Cal. 9900 movement, 60-hour power reserve, 300m water resistance, a game-inspired NATO strap, a Pelican-style presentation box, and six extra NATO straps; it retails for $9,400 and is available from Omega.
In San Antonio's West Side, authorities say 34-year-old Marlene Vidal is jailed on two counts of capital murder and an arson charge after two children, Adrian (5) and Aleeza (7), were found dead in a burning vehicle. Bond was set at $2.1 million with GPS monitoring, a no-contact order, and firearms prohibition. Neighbors recalled odd behavior by Vidal days before the fire, and a memorial has formed at the scene as the father mourns the children.
Deadline reports that 007 casting director Nina Gold says the next actor to play James Bond must ooze sex appeal, have the acting chops, and be young enough to carry the role across multiple films, potentially three or four or more. Gold, who has just signed a deal with Amazon MGM, has been scouting successors for a while, aiming to find someone who can follow Daniel Craig’s five-film run. The piece also notes Gold’s past role in launching Ben Whishaw and her ongoing industry visibility at Cannes, where casting and production chatter continues.
Amazon MGM Studios has officially kicked off the hunt for the next James Bond by hiring casting director Nina Gold to lead Bond 26 casting, with Denis Villeneuve attached to direct and Steven Knight writing. Fully fledged auditions are still a way off as the script is polished, and while several actors have circulated in rumors, no official casting has been announced yet.
An Oklahoma judge granted Richard Glossip a $500,000 bond with electronic monitoring as he awaits retrial for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese, a case that kept him on death row and on the brink of execution on multiple occasions. The conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court last year amid claims of prosecutorial misconduct due to a false witness, and prosecutors plan to retry him without seeking the death penalty. Glossip must post 10% cash ($50,000), remain in Oklahoma, avoid drugs and alcohol, and not contact witnesses; a release date was not immediately set.
An Oklahoma judge granted Richard Glossip a $500,000 bond with electronic monitoring, a curfew, and travel restrictions, moving him toward possible release after nearly 30 years in jail; this follows the U.S. Supreme Court vacating his conviction due to false testimony and prosecutorial misconduct, while Oklahoma plans to retry him for first-degree murder.
An Oklahoma judge allowed Richard Glossip to be released on a $500,000 bond while he awaits retrial for the 1997 killing of his boss, a case that nearly led to his execution three times. Glossip will be released with electronic monitoring, restricted travel within Oklahoma, no contact with witnesses, and a prohibition on drugs or alcohol. The Supreme Court previously vacated his conviction due to prosecutorial misconduct involving a key witness, and the state intends to retry him without seeking the death penalty again. He could leave prison for the first time in about 30 years as the new trial proceeds.