Is Lashana Lynch the Next 007?

Best to take this news with a grain of salt until it’s official, but wow, this would be terrifically exciting news if it turned out to be true. Over the weekend the Daily Mail reported that the next 007 will be Captain Marvel star Lashana Lynch. We’re not going to reveal any of the spoilers the story details about Bond 25, but everyone on the internet has already been informed of this bombshell,

New Bond 25 Images & Video Reveal the World’s Most Dapper Spy

Last week we shared a sizzling behind-the-scenes video from the set of the still untitled Bond 25. Shot on location in Jamaica (the film will, of course, take place in several countries), director Cary Joji Fukunaga seems to be making the most of the various places James Bond (Daniel Craig)’s job will take him. Now we’ve got a new look at Bond in full suave mode, along with a behind-the-scenes shot of Bond driving his vaunted Astin Martin V8 on location in London.

Check out This Sizzling Bond 25 Behind-the-Scenes Video

With director Cary Joji Fukunaga behind the lens for Bond 25, one thing we can be relatively sure about is that the venerable franchise will not be resting on its laurels for its’ 25th installment. Fukunaga is one of the best directors in the business at creating visually arresting, unbearably intense action (as he’s done on True Detective and Beasts of No Nation). Now our first solid look at what’s happening on the set of Bond 25 reveals that the cast and crew are making the most of their Caribbean location.

Bond 25 Story Details & Full Cast Revealed

We’ve finally got some details for Bond 25 (yet no title yet). The film’s producers filled us in on casting, story details, and filming locations during a live event from the Goldeneye estate in Jamaica. Yup, Goldeneye is, in fact, a real place—it’s where Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond novels. Today, it functioned as the epicenter of all things Bond 25.

Here’s what we’ve known for a while.

Cary Fukunaga is Your Bond 25 Director

At long last, Bond 25 has its director. The uber-talented Cary Fukunaga is replacing Danny Boyle for the 25th installment of the James Bond franchise. The man behind Beasts of No Nation and the creative force who helmed True Detective‘s excellent first season will be leading Daniel Craig’s legendary MI6 super spy for what might be his last turn in the role. If you’re wondering whether Fukunaga’s involvement means that the next Bond might be everyone’s choice,

Danny Boyle Reveals He Will Direct the Next James Bond

The summer of 2017 was Bond watch. Months of waiting, watching, and speculating finally resulted in the announcement that Daniel Craig would return as 007 one last time. Craig always delivers a serious, slick, and sophisticated spy, but would Bond 25 be more of the same? As interesting rumors about potential directors began to flutter, the most intriguing prospect rose to the top. Finally, it’s official: Trainspotting director Danny Boyle confirmed he was taking on the project.

How the Olympics Put Danny Boyle on the James Bond Directing Shortlist

Remember when James Bond paid a visit to Queen Elizabeth II that ended with her parachuting into the 2012 London Olympics? Of course, you do. It was unforgettable. Well, that collaboration could lead to another unlikely pairing. Danny Boyle directed that brief sketch and is now on the short list to direct a Bond film.

Deadline reported that Boyle and Bond actor, Daniel Craig, really hit it off during the filming.