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Saoirse Ronan says she’s “dead serious” about playing a James Bond villain and would love to see a dark, young female antagonist; the project is tied to Denis Villeneuve directing an upcoming Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios with Steven Knight writing, though no casting has been confirmed yet.
Saoirse Ronan says she’s “dead serious” about playing a Bond villain, arguing that a young female villain would be a compelling and dramatic addition to the franchise; she’s currently promoting Bad Apples, where she plays a teacher who uses extreme methods, but her Bond dream shows her interest in exploring darker roles on a big screen.
In a new Empire interview, Saoirse Ronan says she’s 'dead serious' about playing a Bond villain and wants to go dark, praising the idea of a young female villain who channels anger in a dramatic way. The search for the next 007 hasn’t named a winner yet, and Ronan has voiced similar interest before (Vanity Fair 2024).
At the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Ewan McGregor says he’d love to reprise Obi-Wan Kenobi in a future project—whether a new series or a film—citing the warm fan reaction to his return; he reflects on his Star Wars past, discusses working with his daughter Clara in Bleeding Love, and hints at directing ambitions in Scotland, while not ruling out the James Bond chatter and noting ongoing plans like a long-distance Long Way… trip.
A USA TODAY opinion piece argues Callum Turner proves he could be a fresh, charismatic Bond in the rom‑com One Night Only, praising his mix of mischief and wit, his screen presence, and noting supporters like George Clooney as the casting conversation shifts toward a more diverse, modern take on 007.
A roundup of nine stealth-action/immersive-sim titles that scratch the vibe of 007 First Light, including Hitman: World of Assassination, Alpha Protocol (PC mod-friendly), Splinter Cell: Conviction, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Watch Dogs 2, James Bond 007: Everything Or Nothing, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Batman: Arkham City.
Aston Martin marks the Vanquish’s 25th anniversary with the Vanquish 25, a 50-unit limited edition (25 coupes, 25 Volante convertibles) featuring bespoke Q-branch styling, a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 producing 823 hp, 738 lb-ft, 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, and a top speed of 214 mph; will cost around $433k for the coupe and $468k for the Volante, with deliveries starting later this year.
IO Interactive initially pitched 007 First Light as an ensemble piece with multiple double-Os, but the game was reworked into a Bond-led, more action-adventure narrative after a pivotal training sequence and a shift in tone influenced by the Daniel Craig era. Bond matures and reshapes MI6, with supporting characters given new arcs. The title received strong early reception (Eurogamer four stars) and rapid sales (about 2.7 million in a week), but IO has faced layoffs and an office closure following the cancellation of a publishing deal with Xbox for Project Fantasy. The studio is now pursuing DLC and a quick post-launch mission, while Amazon’s ownership of the Bond rights injects uncertainty for future installments. IO insists Bond remains aspirational and capable of changing those around him, even as the broader licensing situation looms.
IO Interactive revealed 007 First Light was originally pitched as an ensemble Bond adventure with multiple 00 agents and a training montage that suggested teamwork, only for most agents to die and Bond to emerge as the last man standing; the idea was abandoned about seven years after the initial pitch as the story shifted from lighthearted to a darker, survivor’s-guilt arc.
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.
Debbie McWilliams, who cast the last 14 James Bond films, told Karlovy Vary she won’t handicap the next 007 and that the role must carry a threat and killer instinct; she contrasted Daniel Craig’s tougher take with past Bonds, recalled Judi Dench’s groundbreaking casting as M, and explained Craig’s selection after Barbara Broccoli saw Layer Cake. She also addressed AI’s impact on acting, noted improvements in on-set behavior post-#MeToo, and pointed out that Amazon MGM Studios now controls Bond IP, as she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival.
Bob Iger revealed in a Financial Times interview that Disney pursued the James Bond franchise but never sealed the deal, came close to buying Twitter hours before its sale closed (Elon Musk would later take it as X), and held internal talks with Apple about a merger that never materialized.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger reveals in a Financial Times profile that Disney discussed a potential Apple deal but Apple showed little interest, and he notes that Jobs-era friendship and possible mergers were discussed; he also recounts Disney’s near pursuit of the James Bond franchise, a near-BuzzFeed acquisition, and the Twitter deal he backed away from to avoid a distraction to Disney’s core business, plus reflections on Bob Chapek’s leadership and other internal debates, including the decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel over a joke.
A reviewer argues 007: First Light presents a more mature, irresistibly sexy James Bond in a coming‑of‑age MI6 story, powered by a confident performance, witty banter with Moneypenny, and a tone that treats Bond’s sexuality as a grown-up facet of character rather than objectification.
The Flight, the music duo behind Bond-like soundscapes, crafted the score for IO Interactive's James Bond game 007 First Light, recording 32 minutes of music in a half-day session at Abbey Road with the Chamber Orchestra of London, blending electronic textures with classic Bond motifs and designing interactive music that changes as players act in combat and stealth.