James Bond producers say next 007 is "10 to 12-year commitment"
We're still no closer to knowing who will replace Daniel Craig as Bond, and it looks like the reveal could be a while away yet.
- Lidia Molina-Whyte
Published: Wednesday, 21 September 2022 at 4:28 pm
There's still no news as to who will play James Bond now that Daniel Craig's last outing as the suave spy has been and gone.
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And, judging by recent remarks from the franchise's producers, the reveal could be a while away yet.
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson spoke to Variety about what's next following No Time to Die's rocky road to cinema release thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The producers also discussed Idris Elba's recent comments saying he didn't want to play Bond, despite being a fan favourite candidate, and explained that the time commitment is a factor in the decision.
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“The thing is, it’s going to be a couple of years off,” Broccoli said.
“And when we cast Bond, it’s a 10-, 12-year commitment. So [Idris Elba's] probably thinking, ‘Do I really want that thing? Not everybody wants to do that. It was hard enough getting [Daniel Craig to do it].”
Wilson added: “And he was in his early 30s at the time!”
Broccoli added: “A lot of people think, ‘Oh yeah, it’d be fun to do one.' Well, that ain’t gonna work.”
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