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choice of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, tom holland, harris dickinson, Scott Rose-Marsh And callum turner There have been rumors that he is in contention to be the next superspy, and recent reports have revealed that the 28-year-old Australian actor jacob elordi Was the current favorite to play 007.
Now, Euronews Culture can officially end all speculation by revealing that the identity of the new James Bond is… Irish actress and singer Jessie Buckley.
You read that right: James Bond will be played by a woman for the first time, with Lashana Lynch taking over the role of 007 in Daniel Craig’s 2021 Bond swansong. no time to die.
Buckley rose to fame after playing Rose-Lynn Harlan in Tom Harper’s film wild Rose (2018). The 36-year-old followed up that critically acclaimed innings I’m thinking about ending things, lost daughter, men And Bridebefore taking home Best Actress Oscar this year Chloé Zhao for her performance in Hamnett.
Thus she became the first Oscar-winning actor to play the role of Bond.
More casting news was also revealed, with Tom Hiddleston set to play the franchise’s first Bond Boy – named Fitty McCrooch – and the new M to be played by none other than Gillian Anderson. Both made clearly inspired choices.
An Amazon spokesperson told Euronews Culture: “We are distancing ourselves from the previous stance of franchise head Barbara Broccoli, who said that the role of Bond should only be played by a man. We are thrilled to have Jesse Buckley on board. Plus, his initials are also ‘JB’, so that’s delightful. Plus, his singing background makes him the ideal candidate for this project, as we’re thinking about adding some musical numbers to the mix.” Are.”
As for what style of music it might take in this bold new direction for Bond 26, our source revealed: “The predominantly folk-style Buckley has perfectly mastered ‘Wild Rose’, which we recommend as essential viewing before buying tickets to see the new James Bond film.”
When asked what was behind the gender-flip, the spokesperson replied: “It’s time we shook things up, as most audiences would rather drink the wasp (shaken and stirred) than watch another cookie cutter version of Bond.”
He continued: “Daniel Craig was an inspired casting choice, and showed how the character could be updated and enriched during his tenure in the role. Very early in the casting process for Bond 26, we realized that trying to follow in his footsteps was a fool’s errand. So, we decided to choose a radically new interpretation that will undoubtedly spark discussion.”
“And by discussion, we mean inflame the countless misogynists whose fragile egos and warped sense of masculinity will be attacked by this news of a woman playing the role of a fictional detective,” he clarified.
When asked what plans were in place so as not to alienate potential viewers who might view this casting decision and change in tone with apprehension, Euronews Culture was told: “We won’t disappoint fans of the original. They will enjoy this new evolution of the spy world created by Ian Fleming.”
“As for the deniers who have a ‘hot take’ on our decision and will be drawn into the predictable accusations of mindless sexism and conscience-destroying ‘wokeness’, we are banking on the fact that they will be too busy ‘luxmaxing’ to ‘boost their sexual market value’ to muster the intellectual fortitude to mentally register this announcement.”
The spokesperson concluded by saying: “Down with the manosphere, long live Buckley, and all grow up to Gillian Anderson’s full screen treasures… Anderson in the hooooooooooooooooooooooooo!”
Well, of course.
will direct bond 26 denis villeneuve more is happening Written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. This will be the first Bond film after this Amazon acquired full creative control of the franchiseLongtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. With Wilson leaving office.
The as-yet-untitled Bond 26 will begin shooting next year, and will be released in 2028. And for those of you who are seething right now, check the publication date of this article and consider getting some professional help, because the Bond franchise should be so lucky to have such an impressive casting roster. Happy April Fools.
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