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Former James Bond Casting Director Insists Lead Role Should Be Played By A White Male

“Ian Fleming wrote a character, and that’s the character that stays.”

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Bond casting director rules out a female 007

James Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams has ruled out a woman or an actor of colour taking over the role of 007 from Daniel Craig.

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James Bond can't have a dog

Charlie Higson, who has written five Young Bond adventure stories, has revealed James Bond is not allowed a pet dog.

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Callum Turner or Jacob Elordi Shouldn't Be the Next James Bond, Says Former 007 Casting Director

Debbie McWilliams, former Bond casting director, believes the next James Bond should be 'completely out of the blue' as the search for 007 continues.

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An Ex James Bond Casting Director Has Blunt Thoughts About Jacob Elordi And Other Hopefuls. I’m Not Sure I Agree

Hear me out.

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Jude Bellingham reveals ambition to be the next James Bond after World Cup heroics

Jude Bellingham has been a standout performer for England at the World Cup

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Former James Bond casting director doesn't believe Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner or Harris Dickinson are right for this key reason

A former James Bond casting director thinks Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson, and Jacob Elordi are too "well known" to play the suave spy, and the role must go to a "total enigma".

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James Bond casting director gives verdict on 007 frontrunners

The former casting director of the James Bond movies, Debbie McWilliams, has given her verdict on the three frontrunners expected to become the next 007 - declaring she doesn't "want to see any of them as James Bond".

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I cast the Bond films for 40 years. This is the one essential trait the next 007 must have

FILM: Rev up the Aston Martin – the Bond auditions are finally happening. Debbie McWilliams, who shaped the 007 films for four decades, tells Ellie Harrison about how the biggest choice in Hollywood gets made, her role in this slice of cinematic history, and what the future could hold for…

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James Bond casting director retires after years of finding Hollywood stars for the spy franchise

'James Bond' casting director Debbie McWilliams has announced her retirement after working on 13 films for the spy franchise.

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Rupert Friend throws hat into the ring to be next James Bond: ‘I’ve got the scars and the bruises now’

‘Pride & Prejudice’ star was asked to screen test for role when he was 22, but ‘politely declined’

The Independent UK

On Casino Royale’s 70th Anniversary, James Bond’s Casting Director Reveals Why Henry Cavill And Sam Heughan Lost Out On The Film Adaptation

Sam Heughan and Henry Cavill both lost out on the role of James Bond to Daniel Craig, and the franchise's casting director has further explained why.

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James Bond casting director claims younger actors don’t have ‘the mental capacity’ to play 007

There are some big shoes to fill following the departure of Daniel Craig from the role, but one surprising element could give contenders the edge

Evening Standard

James Bond casting director says younger actors ‘didn’t have the mental capacity’ to play 007

Daniel Craig was 38 when he took over the role

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