It’s been two whole years since the iconic Daniel Craig retired from his role as the suave secret agent James Bond. But here’s the surprising part: the producers of the Bond franchise haven’t even started working on the next chapter yet. Talk about taking things slow!
Barbara Broccoli, one of the key producers of the Bond films, revealed in an interview with The Guardian that they are still far from choosing the next 007. In fact, they haven’t even begun the process of reinventing the franchise for a more modern audience. Looks like they have a long road ahead of them.
Broccoli emphasized the importance of reflecting how the world has changed since Daniel Craig took on the iconic role almost two decades ago. She also acknowledged that Bond has always been a character that evolves with the times. According to her, “Daniel gave us the ability to explore the emotional depth of the character… and the world was ready for it. I think these movies reflect the time they are in.”
While it’s understandable that they want to take their time in finding the perfect successor to Daniel Craig, some Bond fans are growing impatient. But hey, let’s not forget that they did take a good four years to cast Craig after Pierce Brosnan’s departure in 2002. So, slow and steady seems to be their style.
There might also be some delays due to the ongoing strike in the entertainment industry. It’s a tough time for showbiz, after all. Let’s just hope they can pick up the pace sooner rather than later. After all, fans are eagerly waiting for their Bond news, shaken, not stirred.
Original article https://www.tmz.com/2023/10/22/james-bond-producer-havent-started-new-007-era/