If you know someone who might like this newsletter then why not forward it to them? If they like it they can sign up here.

Hi - Unless you subscribed to this newsletter in the last couple of weeks you'll know the good and bad news about Bond 25. 

I sent out a news bulletin on 20th May, but here's a reminder in case you've joined since then, or if you somehow missed it:


Good news: Eon Productions signed Cary Joji Fukunaga to direct the next Bond film. 

Bad news: Bond 25 starts shooting three months later than originally planned. That also means it won't be released until Valentine's Day 2020.

Let's take a look at how we reported what's been happening since the last newsletter. In fact everything in this newsletter is related to Bond 25!

First of all came the news that Daniel Craig is due to shoot a film in November.

I speculated "it wouldn’t be that surprising if shooting were bumped to early 2019".

Turns out I was spot on! 

Daniel Craig to shoot Knives Out for Rian Johnson in November
 

Despite that MI6 was reporting that Bond 25 was still on schedule with work continuing on the sets. As it turned out that wasn't quite accurate. 

MI6 reports Bond 25 still on schedule
 

Meanwhile,  Saïd Taghmaoui said Danny Boyle cast him as the main villain. He added that he was uncertain whether he’ll be in Bond 25 or not.

Danny Boyle cast Bond 25 villain but role now in doubt
 

Baz Bamigboye reported that Neal Purvis and Robert Wade have been brought back in to develop their screen treatment for Bond 25. He cited “a Hollywood executive close to the production” for his information. Bamigboye has often proved himself to be reliable on stories related to 007.

Purvis & Wade reported to have rejoined Bond 25
 

Two actors who appeared in SPECTRE have both said they’d love to reprise their roles in Bond 25. 

Both Dave Bautista & Léa Seydoux would “love” to return in Bond 25
 

And then Eon Productions announced they had finally signed a director to replace Danny Boyle.  You can read their brief statement by following the link below.

New director for Bond 25 announced. Release delayed until February 2020

So who is Cary Joji Fukunaga? I wasn't familiar with his work at all so took a look at what he's done to date. You can read all about the newly signed Bond 25 director here:

Cary Joji Fukunaga

Well, that's it for this month. While it's not great news that Bond 25 will be delayed, at least we have a new date to aim for.

Probably no real info will come out until early next year as they gear up for filming. But if any news comes my way that looks real then I'll let you know on the website and, of course, via the newsletter.

If it doesn't pass my BS filter then I don't report it. I sometimes mock some of the worst example of BS Bond stories on Twitter though.

Can't wait a whole month? You can also sign up for the concise daily and weekly bulletins (see below). Or follow us on Facebook and get the news as it happens.

See you next month! But if you want to get in contact before just hit reply - or use the contact form on the website.

David Leigh
The James Bond Dossier

 

PS Don't miss the special offer pricing on MI6 Confidential magazine. You can sign up for the complete 2018 season of five issues and pay for just four plus delivery.
 

Follow us on social media:

Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Google+

 

Get The James Bond Dossier's daily and weekly bulletins: Click here for daily or here for weekly.

 

Have something to say about 007? Find out how to write for us: Click here for details.

 

Please note that I may receive compensation for any products mentioned in this newsletter.

The James Bond Dossier