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James Bond Producer Gives Disappointing Update On Craig's Replacement

James Bond franchise producer, Barbara Broccoli, give a disappointing update regarding Daniel Craig's replacement as the titular character. Originally created in 1953 by British author Ian Fleming, James Bond thrilled audiences all over the world in his first feature film, Dr. No, in 1962. Starring Sean Connery as MI6's agent 007, the character would eventually be portrayed by six actors in 25 films over the course of 60 years.

The latest entry in the multi-generation action-adventure franchise, No Time to Die, proved to the last for Craig who starred in the role for a total of five films in 15 years. The thrilling finale concluded with Bond sacrificing himself and leaving a daughter behind. Broccoli and co-producer, Michael G. Wilson, have stated that the future Bond will need to be a reinvention of the character and must commit to the role for an extended period of time.

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Okay, this fresh update seems like they are either dragging their feet because they have to re-think the Bond character and franchise ....  or have put out feelers and are disappointed with the responses some actors have given.  One key point may be that this new actor will have to commit to several years availability to even get the job ...  most actors have a shelf life as to when they are earning the top dollars for their ability, and commiting for several years but not getting paid until the movie filming actually starts can leave them in limbo.   

The Bond movies have become much more expensive and take more time to make, so they can't crank out a new one every 18 months or so anymore.  

What do you think about the future of the James Bond franchise? 

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[chrystaltree]

I think the franchise has probably come to an end.  Which isn't a bad thing.  

[kindred cats]

Only sat through one of those movies years ago.  So I'll never miss it.

[Love my grandkids]

@kindred cats Me too and was bored senseless.

[mspatmac]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

James Bond Producer Gives Disappointing Update On Craig's Replacement

James Bond franchise producer, Barbara Broccoli, give a disappointing update regarding Daniel Craig's replacement as the titular character. Originally created in 1953 by British author Ian Fleming, James Bond thrilled audiences all over the world in his first feature film, Dr. No, in 1962. Starring Sean Connery as MI6's agent 007, the character would eventually be portrayed by six actors in 25 films over the course of 60 years.

The latest entry in the multi-generation action-adventure franchise, No Time to Die, proved to the last for Craig who starred in the role for a total of five films in 15 years. The thrilling finale concluded with Bond sacrificing himself and leaving a daughter behind. Broccoli and co-producer, Michael G. Wilson, have stated that the future Bond will need to be a reinvention of the character and must commit to the role for an extended period of time.

@Tinkrbl44 

Could they be looking for a woman?  Makes sense for the daughter to take over.

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[SharkE]

shame Idris Elba won't take it. No women , pleez.

[Spurt]

To me there could only be one BOND, Sean Connery, he was suave and sophisticated and had sexappeal.....Roger Moore was alright but I guess I typecasted him as "The Saint" from his time in that series...But Daniel Craig just didnt fit the Bond image for me, he just lacked that special "it" .....although some in the movie industry said Craig fit more of the description of Bond character in the books....Craig as Bond was just another action movie....  I think the role of James Bond is "finished" for me anyway....JMHO

[haddon9]

I have enjoyed many James Bond films and the last one gave me the feeling that it wasn't going to come back....however if they do want to continue I hope it will still be a traditional James Bond.  Everything now is going woke so you never know what sort of character they will come up with.

[SharkE]

I can't tell the women from the men and blue haired young girls who want to look like granny.  Men are too feminine now days with that long greasy hair stuck up on their heads like a ***d

[kaydee50]

I lost interest after Pierce Brosnan and didn't even see all of the ones he was in.  Started to watch one with Daniel Craig and didn't last very long.  

Roger Moore was my favorite 007.