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Matthew Goode’s 'dark pitch' ruined his Bond chances

Matthew Goode’s “really dark’ pitch got him dropped from James Bond auditions almost 20 years ago.

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Tom Holland and Jacob Elordi are reportedly being considered for Denis Villeneuve's Amazon James Bond movie

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is sadly nowhere on this list

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Three young stars in the running to play James Bond in Denis Villeneuve film ‘revealed’

Previous frontrunners Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill are reportedly no longer in contention

The Independent UK

Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson at top of James Bond wishlist – report

Sources claim the three actors lead Amazon’s list of prospective stars to headline a new iteration of the 007 franchise

The Guardian - US

Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut: Rihanna, Robert Pattinson, Daniel Craig, Sabrina Carpenter lead arrivals

Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson unveiled his first collection for Dior in Paris

Evening Standard

'Reflection In A Dead Diamond' directors talk James Bond and their ‘cinematic orgasm'

Now out in French cinemas, 'Reflection In A Dead Diamond' is a bold, sensual, trippy and gory merging of James Bond and 'Death In Venice'. Euronews Culture sat down with French husband-and-wife filmmakers Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani to talk about one of the wildest films you'll see all year.

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‘Smooth with a sinister edge’: readers on who the next James Bond should be

After Dune director Denis Villeneuve was confirmed to be the next 007 director, we asked you which actor you think should join him

The Guardian - US

Aston Martin’s new direction waters down an iconic brand

James Bond certainly wouldn’t approve.

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Can Denis Villeneuve's Art‑House Style Reinvent Bond? The Director Behind 'Dune' Takes on 007

Denis Villeneuve, the Oscar-nominated director of Dune and Arrival, has been named the next James Bond filmmaker in a decision that signals a major creative shift for the long-running franchise.

International Business Times UK

Dune director Denis Villeneuve will direct the next Bond film for Amazon MGM, despite already being attached to four other upcoming films, including Cleopatra

Denis is a busy boy, so when will he have time for Bond?

PC Gamer

‘It was always his dream’: How the Dune mastermind just became the most powerful director in the James Bond universe

Some of his earliest movie memories.

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What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it

In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years

The Independent UK

The Denis Villeneuve movies you need to watch – as he is confirmed for the next Bond film

The French-Canadian filmmaker has just been named as the new Bond director

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The Guardian - US

Idris, Aaron, Theo? Tell us who should be the next James Bond

With director Denis Villeneuve now attached to Amazon’s next 007 adventure, which actor do you think would make the best new lead?

The Guardian - UK

Gun for hire: what does Denis Villeneuve joining as director tell us about the new James Bond?

The director of the now Amazon-controlled 007 franchise can do action spectacle with art and integrity – the question now is who will he want to wear the tux …

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The new James Bond director could be a match made in home cinema heaven

Might this be a test disc in the making?

The Independent UK

Brokeback Mountain writer predicted Oscar loss when she learnt Clint Eastwood hadn’t seen it: ‘Like somebody kicked me in the stomach’

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It's official: the next James Bond movie will be directed by Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve, who says 007 is "sacred territory" for him

Not everyone is pleased with the pick, however

Amazon makes seismic James Bond decision – and it's got a sci-fi twist

Fans of sci-fi movies will love the direction Amazon wants to take 007.

The Independent UK

‘James Bond – but depressed in sand with violins’: Fans react to Dune’s Denis Villeneuve as new James Bond director

‘If Villeneuve’s doing Bond, the casino scenes better come with a Hans Zimmer hum and a 10-minute stare-down,’ said one person

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Alexander Skarsgard 'cried in the shower' after awful auditions

True Blood actor Alexander Skarsgard has revealed he used to be left sobbing in the shower after going through particularly tough auditions.

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‘Sacred territory’: Bond fans explode with joy as ‘Dune’ director signs up for new movie

The perfect man for the job.

Evening Standard

Who is Denis Villeneuve? The sci-fi auteur picked by Amazon as director for next James Bond film

The Canadian director is known for his high concept science fiction films such as Dune, Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival

Euronews

‘Dune’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film

Villeneuve, who earned critical acclaim for the Dune franchise, 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Sicario', said the role is a "massive responsibility". He added: "To me, (Bond is) sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come."

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