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Pierce Brosnan says next James Bond should be British and not American

The Drogheda native also hinted at a return to the franchise. Pierce Brosnan has said that it is “a given” that Daniel Craig’s successor as 007 should remain British and not become American. It has been a turbulent time for the iconic franchise, after the Broccoli family gave creative control to Amazon MGM Studios. Michael […]

The Drogheda native also hinted at a return to the franchise. Pierce Brosnan has said that it is “a given” that Daniel Craig’s successor as 007 should remain British and not become American. It has been a turbulent time for the iconic franchise, after the Broccoli family gave creative control to Amazon MGM Studios. Michael […]

1 year ago

You’ll need to be a spy master to get full marks in this James Bond quiz

The name’s Quiz, JOE Quiz. James Bond is back in the news again with the rumour mill for who will take over from Daniel Craig currently in overdrive. Aaron Taylor Johnson is the latest name in the hat, but whether he’ll be the choice or not, we’re surely close to an announcement soon, and we […]

The name’s Quiz, JOE Quiz. James Bond is back in the news again with the rumour mill for who will take over from Daniel Craig currently in overdrive. Aaron Taylor Johnson is the latest name in the hat, but whether he’ll be the choice or not, we’re surely close to an announcement soon, and we […]

2 years ago

Brian Cox joined ‘007: Road to a Million’ thinking it was the next James Bond film

“I thought this was my moment” British actor Brian Cox has made a startling confession on Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The 77-year-old was recently offered a role on the new reality TV show 007: Road to a Million in which contestants compete in Bond-inspired challenges for a cash prize. Brian Cox however […]

“I thought this was my moment” British actor Brian Cox has made a startling confession on Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The 77-year-old was recently offered a role on the new reality TV show 007: Road to a Million in which contestants compete in Bond-inspired challenges for a cash prize. Brian Cox however […]

2 years ago

Jamie Dornan comments on rumours of him potentially being the next James Bond

It comes as he will star in a spy thriller for Netflix. Ever since Daniel Craig retired from playing James Bond with 2021’s No Time to Die, the rumour mill about who will be the next Bond has gone into overdrive. Actors suggested as potential successors include Aaron-Taylor Johnson, Cillian Murphy, Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, […]

It comes as he will star in a spy thriller for Netflix. Ever since Daniel Craig retired from playing James Bond with 2021’s No Time to Die, the rumour mill about who will be the next Bond has gone into overdrive. Actors suggested as potential successors include Aaron-Taylor Johnson, Cillian Murphy, Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, […]

2 years ago

Released 20 years ago today, this Bond movie changed its ending following the events of 9/11

While we wait for the new Bond to be announced, we’ve taken a look back at how the real world has collided with 007. Over the years, Bond movies have been heavily influenced by real-world events, but nowhere was that more evident than during Pierce Brosnan’s tenure as 007. The original plot of Tomorrow Never […]

While we wait for the new Bond to be announced, we’ve taken a look back at how the real world has collided with 007. Over the years, Bond movies have been heavily influenced by real-world events, but nowhere was that more evident than during Pierce Brosnan’s tenure as 007. The original plot of Tomorrow Never […]

3 years ago

Released 10 years ago today, this original ending might have ruined one of the best action movies ever made

“Sometimes the old ways are the best…” Released in cinemas in Ireland and the UK on 26 October 2012, there was some tentative hope that Skyfall would be good. Let us not forget, it was the first Bond movie after Quantum Of Solace, which was seen at the time to be a major disappointment after […]

“Sometimes the old ways are the best…” Released in cinemas in Ireland and the UK on 26 October 2012, there was some tentative hope that Skyfall would be good. Let us not forget, it was the first Bond movie after Quantum Of Solace, which was seen at the time to be a major disappointment after […]

3 years ago