{
  "id": 19143063,
  "title": "James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 film",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/james-bond-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-next-007-film-19143063",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T11:03:54.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/james-bond-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-next-007-film/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Producers of the James Bond film series are on the verge of announcing the next 007 actor, with the decision expected in November or December. The three front-runners for the role are Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor, and Callum Turner. Following the announcement, the film is projected to begin production in 2027 and be released in 2028, marking the 26th installment in the official Bond series. The film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, renowned for his work on Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and the Dune trilogy. Steven Knight, a writer known for Peaky Blinders and House of Guinness, will craft the screenplay, emphasizing his commitment to staying true to the character rather than the actor. The franchise's history includes six original actors, with Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig each portraying the iconic spy.",
  "summary": "When a bartender asked James Bond in 2006’s Casino Royale whether he’d like his vodka martini shaken or stirred, the irritated spy replied: “Do I look like I give a damn?” Such throwaway lines were a clever way of signalling to the audience that this was a new era for 007 – and that the [...] The post James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 film appeared first on Kahawatungu .",
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 film",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/james-bond-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-next-007-film",
        "published": "2026-11-09T06:47:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}