It’s been a quiet few years for fans of the iconic James Bond series, especially following Daniel Craig’s final bow in the 2021 hit, No Time To Die. The silence was almost deafening, with only whispers of potential sequels and scattered casting rumors to keep the anticipation alive. However, the cinematic landscape shifted dramatically with … Read more
Barbara Broccoli, best known for her stewardship of the James Bond films, has long been the custodian of 007’s legacy. Inheriting this role from her father, Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, she has been instrumental in guiding the direction of the franchise alongside her half-brother, Michael Wilson. To Broccoli, James Bond represents more than just a film … Read more
Ian Fleming, the creative genius behind the suave spy James Bond, had a specific vision for his character: elegance personified. This vision clashed dramatically with his first impression of Sean Connery, who Fleming initially believed was too much of a “roughneck” to portray the sophisticated agent 007. In Nicholas Shakespeare’s biography “Ian Fleming: The Complete … Read more