An interesting rumor has been circulating regarding Oscar winner Rachel Weisz and the long running James Bond franchise. According to Cinemablend we could be looking at the latest leading lady in the series, but she won’t come on board as just eye candy, she’ll be the villain! Dun, dun, dun, dun!!
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Mission
James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate what is causing interference with American space launches on the island of Crab Key. Bond and adventuress Honey Ryder find the answer to the mystery and come face to face with the diabolical Dr. No.
Basshunter Jonas Altberg tillsammans med James Bond Gunnar Schäfer
Dame Judi Dench, who plays ‘M’, has said she is still expecting to resume her role as 007’s irascible boss in Bond 23. Interviewed live by theatre director Stephen Unwin at an event called ‘Time To Talk’ on 17 th March, Dame Judi discussed her illustrious career both in film and on the stage, especially her recent role in a new version of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at the Rose Theatre in Kingston, south west London. The play, which ran from 9 th February to 20 th March, and was directed by Sir Peter Hall, saw packed audiences for every performance, undoubtedly attracted by the chance to see Dame Judi in action as Titania, a role she first took on for Sir Peter at Stratford in 1962 and, again, in Hall’s 1969 movie version. This time round, however, Hall converted the play into a portrait of Titania as an ageing Queen Elizabeth I, who is besieged by courtiers but remains ‘married to the people of England’. The new production received rave reviews in the British press.
The stories of Secret Agent James Bond have been captivating audiences for many years. Talk of Daniel Craig as James Bond has had both positive and negative reviews, and has left movie goers questioning who will replace Craig as the series progresses.
The James Bond franchise remains one of the longest running film series of all time, dating back to 1962, when the first of many films were produced. The James Bond film series has run continuously run through 2010, with only a short, six-year hiatus between 1989 and 1995.
The James Bond film series has grossed more than $5 billion at the box office world wide, and continues to pull in big numbers each time a new film is released. It is the second most successful film series in history. The fictional character of James Bond, secret agent, has been played by some of the top Hollywood stars, including Roger Moore, Sean Connery and the newest addition Daniel Craig.
