‘No Time to Die’ producer Barbara Broccoli on casting next James Bond

Los Angeles, May 1 : As soon as Daniel Craig announced in 2019 that No Time to Die would be his fifth and final film as international spy James Bond, rumours began.

However, producer Barbara Broccoli says it will take some time to announce a new name.

According to Variety, Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill, Idris Elba and even Euphoria star Jacob Elordi have been whispered about in relation to the coveted role, and Lashana Lynch became the first woman to hold the 007 title when her role of Nomi took over Bonds position in the last film.Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli says "its going to take some time" before Craigs replacement is named, reports Variety.

"Its a big decision," Broccoli told Variety at the Longacre Theatre on Thursday at the opening night of Macbeth on Broadway, which she is producing and in which Craig is also starring."Its not just casting a role.

Its about a whole rethink about where were going.Im just here celebrating one of the greatest actors on the planet, Daniel Craig.

"Broccoli continued to praise Craigs acting chops, which shes supported as a producer for all five of his Bond films, from Casino Royale in 2006 to No Time to Die in 2021.She was also a producer on Craigs last appearance on stage, in Sam Golds 2016 production of Shakespeares Othello at New York Theatre Workshop.

Gold is directing Craig once again in his adaptation of the Scottish Play, in which Craig stars alongside Oscar nominee Ruth Negga."He has an amazing range and he can do anything," Broccoli said of Craig.

"Hes just the greatest actor ever, and I think audiences will be thrilled by this portrayal because hes funny, hes dangerous, hes all the things you would want.Together -- he and Ruth -- its just sexy.

""The chemistry between the two of them, the volatility, its like fireworks and its fun and sexy and theres lots of blood."The production, alongside a number of other Broadway shows, has faced numerous Covid difficulties, with Craig briefly stepping out of his role after testing positive for the virus earlier this month.

Macbeth endured an 11-day shutdown, and Gold even filled in for one of his missing actors on April 14, with an assistant stage manager feeding him lines through an earpiece.Broccoli said the company has been "making the most of it," and lauded Craigs work at the helm.

"Daniel is such a great company leader," Broccoli said."He kept the spirit and the momentum going, because at one time we had 11 of the actors out, including Daniel, so he bounced back and Ruth is incredible.

We have a great show and Im just so pleased that things are looking up."dc/dpb #Time #Barbara #Broccoli #James #Bond #New York #New York #Los Angeles #Covid.