Bond’s Core Identity Preserved

speculation continues regarding who will be the next James Bond, but one element appears certain: the character’s fundamental identity will remain largely unchanged. the Mail on Sunday reported that Amazon circulated an internal memo specifying that James Bond would not undergo a gender or nationality change under its stewardship. This decision is intended to preserve the essence of the character that fans have come to know and appreciate.

Pierce Brosnan’s Endorsement of a British Bond

Pierce Brosnan, who played Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002—GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day—has expressed his support for keeping the role within British actors. Speaking to the Telegraph, Brosnan stated, it’s a given that 007 should be British.

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Pierce Brosnan, The Telegraph

His sentiment reflects a widely held belief that the character’s British heritage is integral to his identity.

Chris hemsworth: A Commonwealth Contender?

While the next Bond must be British or from the Commonwealth, this opens the door for actors like Australian Chris Hemsworth. Hemsworth has previously expressed interest in taking on the role. In 2019, after Balance magazine suggested his performance as British Formula One driver James Hunt in “Rush” made him a suitable candidate, Hemsworth responded:

When we were shooting Rush someone had said that and I thought, ‘cool, if this is my audition tape, then great.’ I don’t think you’ll ever meet anyone who doesn’t want to have a crack at James Bond. I’d love to do it.
Chris Hemsworth, Balance magazine, 2019

He further elaborated on the complexities of the casting process:

But that’s up to so many elements and is way beyond myself; it’s not one you can pitch yourself on to either. It’s something that the community of Bond fans, Barbara broccoli and the whole crew there agree on, and it has to be a very organic decision from them. There have been a lot of names thrown out there and a lot of brilliant people can tackle that one.
Chris Hemsworth, Balance magazine, 2019

Following the Mail on Sunday’s report, The Today Show Australia declared, It’s a surety.He is in. regarding Hemsworth’s potential casting.

Amazon’s vision for the Future of Bond

Amazon’s acquisition of MGM in 2021 for $8.45 billion has led to concerns about the future direction of the James bond franchise. variety reported that a new Bond film remains the top priority for Amazon. The company is reportedly seeking a producer with a cohesive vision, similar to david Heyman, who oversaw the Harry Potter and Fantastic beasts films.

Behind-the-Scenes Dynamics

The Wall Street Journal reported on the dynamics between Barbara Broccoli, who has historically retained creative control over Bond, and Amazon. According to variety, Amazon is unable to hire anyone on Bond until the closure of its Broccoli-Wilson deal, which is expected at some point this year.

Fan Favorites and Director Interest

Fans have expressed strong opinions on who should be the next James Bond, with henry Cavill emerging as a clear favorite. Christopher Nolan reportedly expressed interest in directing a Bond movie after Tenet, but Barbara Broccoli allegedly insisted no director would have final cut while she was in charge of the franchise and turned him down. Nolan went on to make Oppenheimer, which grossed nearly $1 billion globally and won the Best Picture and Best Director (Nolan) Oscars.