English actor and filmmaker, renowned for versatility and intense method acting.
The next James Bond has become a focal point for industry and fans alike as bookmakers list frontrunners and new contenders emerge amid Amazon MGM’s takeover. Reports from multiple outlets indicate Callum Turner, Robert Pattinson, James Nelson-Joyce, Nicholas Hoult, Henry Golding, and others are in the running, with official decisions expected later this year.
The James Bond casting search has intensified, with frontrunners narrowing and new bets shifting as producers pace the process amid a flurry of interviews and public speculation.
Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has expressed interest in playing the next Bond villain, as odds narrow on the star of Slow Horses, Letitia Wright’s successor, to take the 007 mantle. Ronan says she is “dead serious” about a villain part, while Emilia Lowden continues to be mentioned as a frontrunner for Bond. The pair would become the first married couple to work opposite each other in a Bond film if cast.
The Bond franchise is being rebooted with a new lead actor. Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is writing the 26th film, with Amy Pascal, David Heyman, and Denis Villeneuve directing. Casting choices are being narrowed, and producers aim to maintain continuity with Fleming’s universe while introducing a refreshed icon for a new era.
Sir Paul Smith reflects on an eight-decade journey from Nottingham beginnings to a global, owner-led fashion house. Threads: My Life in Style chronicles his discipline, curiosity, and hands-on leadership, stressing real shops, careful growth, and lasting brand control.
The Celebrity Traitors has won best reality competition at the NTAs, with Alan Carr receiving a special recognition award. Paloma Faith staged a coffin entrance, while Carr reflected on the year’s achievements as the ceremony celebrated multiple categories.
Duff’s return to the stage in London blends nostalgia with clean-living charisma. A two-date tour kicks off with fan-pleasing moments, couture memes, and the singer’s buoyant energy, though some crowd moments hint at a disconnect with newer audiences.
Matthew Rhys has become the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in a single night, taking honors for Widow’s Bay (comedy) and The Beast in Me (limited series). He also holds a previous lead drama win, making him the first man to win in all three lead acting categories. Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay dominates the night with 14 wins.
Apple TV’s Slow Horses returns for a sixth season, with Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb leading the Slough House misfits as they are hunted by ruthless killers. River Cartwright and Diana Taverner navigate a high-stakes game replete with return of old allies and foes. The show keeps its sharp tone while expanding the mythos with new threats and familiar faces.
A BBC Business profile and BBC News interviews reveal a 17-year-old actor from Burnham-on-Crouch is joining the cast of the upcoming Harry Potter series as Dobby in season 2. The teen has balanced schooling with a rising acting career, including a Bafta-winning performance and recent roles in Slow Horses and various projects.
Final screen tests are underway in London for the next James Bond. Actors including Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are in final contention, with stunts, camera presence and dialogue assessed. Denys Villeneuve will direct; Steven Knight writes the script. Publication window remains tight as Amazon MGM Studios and producers eye a 2028 release.