Summary
- Amazon is considering filming the next James Bond movie next year, exciting fans waiting for new content.
- Industry insider Daniel Richtman suggests DCU star Aaron Pierre is being eyed to play the role of James Bond.
- Amazon's intentions for the future of the James Bond franchise remain unclear, but continuity in tone is expected.
The future of the James Bond franchise has been up in the air ever since Daniel Craig's run ended in 2021 with No Time to Die. The fact that a new 007 hasn't been cast since that point has sent alarm bells ringing for fans who have been eagerly awaiting more content from the world of the iconic British spy.
Amazon has since purchased James Bond as an intellectual property, opening up a whole new world of possibilities. They will want to put their spin on the franchise with a brand new movie, and a fresh report has provided some positive signs about the future of James Bond, including who might end up taking on the classic role.
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Playing the part of James Bond is not an easy feat, and no shortage of pressure comes with that responsibility. Several iconic actors have been linked with the role over the years, from Idris Elba to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, but all signs are now pointing toward someone else entirely. According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, DCU star Aaron Pierre is currently being eyed for the role. He will be taking on the role of Green Lantern in the DCU's upcoming series Lanterns, so it's unclear whether that would prevent him from getting involved with another major franchise with long-term projects, but he is someone being considered for the part. Elsewhere, Pierre is best known for being the voice of young Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King, while he's also had significant roles in the likes of Krypton and Rebel Ridge as he continues to grow his name.
While finding out who could be playing the role of Bond is fun, another aspect of the report is arguably more exciting. That's because it has been claimed that Amazon intends to start filming the next James Bond movie next year, meaning that production might not be that far away. Regardless of who ends up being 007, the movie is actively moving forward and will be music to the ears of money fans, all of whom have patiently awaited updates on plans for the next James Bond movie.
Very little is known about what direction Amazon intends to take James Bond, but the expectations are that future movies will be kept in the same tone. Previously, some actors have carried their roles on in the James Bond franchise even when the lead character has changed, with Judi Dench being involved in both Pierce Brosnan and Craig's eras. However, it remains to be seen whether Amazon will look to do that here or if a totally fresh cast will be brought in to give James Bond a new start.
Whether Pierre does take on the role will remain to be seen, but he does tick the box of being British, which is an important factor for many fans. However, the eyes will certainly be on whoever steps up to the mantel, as this is one of the most pressurized jobs in Hollywood due to the expectations that come with it. The most recent era of James Bond was arguably the best from a storytelling perspective, so following that will be a tough challenge.
