Next James Bond will be for a decade, reveal producers. Search for Daniel Craig’s successor has only just begun

Bad news for Idris Elba (50 years old), Tom Hardy (45) and probably Henry Cavill (39): the producers of the “James Bond” saga are looking for an actor for the next 10-12 years. Craig in “007: No Time to Die”, the decisions about the future will pass mainly by two people: Barbara Broccoli and her half-brother Michael Wilson, who are in charge of Eon Productions, the production company of the films since 1962 and that maintains a “family” company, safe from any acquisition. In statements at the end of August only now revealed by Variety magazine, the producers said that it is “in the early days” and that the search for Daniel Craig’s successor to to play the world’s most famous spy. The fan favorite appeared to be Idris Elba, but the actor has recently made statements interpreted as putting himself out of the running. To Variety, the producers said they hadn’t spoken to Elba recently, but between several compliments, say “The point is, it’s going to be a two-year break,” said Barbara Broccoli, repeating old statements that production on a new film won’t move forward until 2024. “And when we choose Bond, it’s about of a 10-12 year commitment. So he’s probably thinking, ‘Do I really want this thing?’ Not everyone wants to do this. It was hard enough to get [que o Daniel Craig o fizesse]”, he explained. “And he was in his mid-30s at the time,” added Michael G. Wilson. Michael G. Wilson, Daniel Craig and Barbara Broccoli” data-title=”Next James Bond will be in a decade, producers reveal. Search by Daniel Craig’s successor has only just begun – SAPO Mag”> Michael G. Wilson, Daniel Craig and Barbara Broccoli The producers revealed that they still have to explain to potential candidates what’s going on around Hollywood’s most important role: Most young actors think they want to be Bond, but don’t fully understand the workbook. “A lot of people think, ‘Oh yeah, it would be fun to do one.’ Well, that’s not going to work,” recalled Broccoli with a laugh. The production company added that the “casting” process is not just about one actor: “It’s about of reinvention and ‘Where are we going?’. What do we want to do with the character? And then, when we realize that, who is the right person for this specific reinvention.” table, about whether he was going to do this, he said, ‘Well, I’ll do it. I really want to be a part of this, the whole thing.’ And he lived to regret it,” Broccoli recalled again with a laugh. of a big commitment. It’s not just showing up for two months of shooting”, he said. grew: “This is an evolution. Bond is evolving, just as men are evolving. I don’t know who is evolving faster.”