Former James Bond Casting Director Discusses Next 007's Essential Traits
A former James Bond casting director has weighed in on the search for the next 007, stating that the actor must be 'out of the blue' and possess an 'absolutely essential' trait. She also dismissed popular picks like Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner.
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Jacob Elordi or Callum Turner Should Not Be James Bond, Says Ex-007 Casting Director: ‘We Know So Much About Them’ and the Actor Should Be ‘Out of the Blue’
Debbie McWilliams, the James Bond franchise’s longtime casting director, does not want to see rumored contenders Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner or Harris Dickinson pick up the 007 moniker. McWilliams worked on Bond movies for 40 years, starting with 1981’s “For Your Eyes Only” and running through 2021’s “No Time to Die,” and is responsible for casting Timothy […]
By Zack Sharf
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Debbie McWilliams, who cast the last three James Bonds, believes the race could yet produce a surprise winner
By Ellie Harrison
Read full article →Onetime James Bond Casting Director Insists There’s One “Absolutely Essential” Trait The Next 007 Must Have
Deadline reported exclusively earlier this month that James Bond producers and director Denis Villeneuve have begun informing talent who have made the next round of auditions, which will occur later this summer. There is no confirmed list, but that hasn’t stopped fans and the media from throwing out names like Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson and Jacob Elordi. […]
By Tomt
Read full article →Former James Bond Casting Director Nixes Two Popular Picks For 007 Role
Several actors are reportedly in the running to be the next James Bond, but a former casting director bluntly reveals who should not be considered.
By Jeff Dodge
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