Several actresses who famously played ‘Bond girls’ – including Maryam D’Abo, Caroline Munro, Martine Beswick, Carole Ashby, Safira Afzal, Vanya Seager, and Alison Worth – got together at The London Cabaret Club on Wednesday.
The famous group looked happy and excited while taking photos to mark the launch of their new James Bond-themed show, London Never Dies.
Martine, known for her roles in the James Bond films Russia with Love and Thunderball, looked stunning in a sleek black dress adorned with silver and diamond accents.
In The Spy Who Loved Me, Caroline also wore a black dress, accessorized with a bold silver belt and necklace.
Carole (from Octopussy and A View to a Kill) stood out in a patterned maxi skirt and mesh top.
Safira, Vanya, and Alison, who all appeared in Octopussy, also reunited for the glamorous evening.
Sources say Sydney Sweeney is a potential candidate to play the next Bond girl in the upcoming James Bond movie.
Oh my gosh, you guys, I just read the BEST news! Apparently, Denis Villeneuve – seriously, a GENIUS – is friends with Jennifer Coolidge, and he’s thinking about casting her in his next movie! The Sun is reporting it, so it must be true! I’ve been manifesting this for YEARS, she’d be absolutely perfect! I’m already picturing it, it’s going to be incredible!
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and a creative force behind the film, is also reportedly supporting the actress.
A source told the publication: ‘Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond.
Denis is a very talented person who also strongly connects with younger audiences, which is essential for updating the franchise and keeping it relevant.
‘They’ve hung out together a lot and he has admired her stratospheric rise.’
After months of guessing about the next James Bond, Coral Bookmakers released a list of three potential actors last week, and one previously considered candidate is now the frontrunner.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 35, known for his role in ‘Kick-Ass’, is currently the frontrunner to land a coveted role. He’s closely followed by Jack Lowden, 35, who starred in ‘Dunkirk’, and Theo James, 40, a popular actor on Netflix.












Bookmaker Coral says Aaron is the frontrunner to land the role, with a lot of people betting on him. He’s currently the 9-4 favorite.
Theo is currently the second favorite to win, with odds of 4-1, while Jack is at 5-1. Henry Cavill, the actor known for playing Superman, is a longer shot at 10-1.
Okay, so I’m totally glued to the James Bond news, and honestly, everyone at Coral seems to agree with me – Aaron Taylor-Johnson is just surging ahead in the betting! I mean, other actors are being thrown around, sure, but the momentum is clearly with him. It’s so exciting – I really think he’s going to be the next 007!
‘The British actor remains the man punters are backing to replace Daniel Craig’.
Tom Holland, known for playing Spider-Man, is unlikely to become the next James Bond. He’s scheduled to start filming Spider-Man 4 – currently called “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” – in the near future, making it difficult to take on the 007 role.
Denis Villeneuve, the director behind the successful Dune movies for Warner Bros., will direct the next James Bond film, Amazon announced on Wednesday.
The 57-year-old French-Canadian filmmaker will also be an executive producer on the project, working with Tanya Lapointe.
After deciding to move forward with a new creative team, Amazon brought on producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman for the film, replacing Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who had previously overseen the James Bond franchise for many years.
This announcement follows just over three years after Amazon finalized its $8.5 billion purchase of MGM Studios, which included the rights to the James Bond films.


The last James Bond movie, starring Daniel Craig, was released in 2021. Since then, there haven’t been any new films featuring the iconic secret agent.
The director shared that some of their fondest childhood memories involve watching James Bond movies. They recalled growing up watching the films with their father, starting with ‘Dr. No’ starring Sean Connery.
He shared his deep love for James Bond, calling the character ‘sacred’ and promising to respect the established history while also paving the way for future adventures.
The filmmaker said they felt a great deal of responsibility, but were also thrilled and honored by the opportunity.
He also expressed his gratitude to Bond producers Amy and David, noting their excitement about his return to the screen. He also thanked Amazon MGM Studios for believing in him.
Amy and David mentioned that Denis Villeneuve has been a lifelong fan of James Bond films.
He’d always wanted to create this film, and now we’re thrilled to be a part of it. We feel fortunate to be working with such a talented director.
When Amazon bought MGM in 2022, they gained complete creative control over the James Bond films. This happened through an agreement with Barbara and Michael Broccoli, the children of the original James Bond producer, Albert R. Broccoli.
Barbara and Michael took over the franchise in 1995 when their father passed on control of his company, Eon Productions, to them.
In March 2025, Amazon made a deal with Barbara and Michael. Although the specific financial details weren’t revealed, reports suggested the agreement was worth over $1 billion.
Denis Villeneuve first directed a feature film in 1998 with ‘August 32nd on Earth,’ which was shown at the Cannes Film Festival that same year.
He continued with films like Maelstrom (2000), Polytechnique (2009), and Incendies (2010). Incendies received an Academy Award nomination for Best International Film.


The filmmaker first gained recognition in Hollywood with the 2013 film Prisoners, a suspenseful drama featuring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal.
He consistently received praise for his work on films like Enemy (2013), Sicario (2015), Arrival (2016), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Dune: Part One (2021), and the recently released Dune: Part Two (2024).
Everyone is still guessing who will play James Bond next, and there’s a lot of debate about the future direction of the Bond movies.
James Bond has appeared in video games since the 1980s. Early games were simple, often involving shooting or requiring players to type commands to control Bond and direct his actions.
Amazon is reportedly scouting locations for its upcoming movie, which is expected to come out either late next year or in 2027.
Central London will be closed to filming next year, so producers are looking at other cities. Liverpool is currently the leading candidate to host filming, according to The Sun.
A source revealed that some James Bond fans will likely be upset by Amazon’s involvement with the franchise, as they worry about significant changes being made.
‘But Liverpool is a well-known alternative to London for film-makers.
This location has been featured in many popular films, including The Batman, Captain America, and the Harry Potter series, often serving as a stand-in for cities around the world.
The source also mentioned the story might not actually be set in Liverpool, but residents of the city will likely recognize familiar landmarks if it is filmed there.
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