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Official B26 news thread

DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
edited July 3 in Bond 26 & Beyond Posts: 24,792
Now that some big news about the new movie is out there, it's time to launch an official news thread, i.e. this is where we collect relevant news articles for any archivists out there who enjoy putting together a production timeline. We have two very polite requests, though:

1) Let's try to avoid useless clickbait;
2) Let's try to always link to an original story, not to someone unknown commenting on it.

Happy fishing!
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  • HitchBondUSAHitchBondUSA USA
    Posts: 281
    Finally yah!
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited July 4 Posts: 15,280
    March 25, 2025
    Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the next James Bond film:
    https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/amazon-mgm-studios-james-bond-producers-amy-pascal-david-heyman

    June 25, 2025
    Denis Villeneuve will direct Bond 26 and Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer:
    https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/amazon-mgm-studios-james-bond-director-denis-villeneuve
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,609
    At long last. this thread has been an awful long time in coming!

    Nice one DD! :-bd
  • HitchBondUSAHitchBondUSA USA
    Posts: 281
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    At long last. this thread has been an awful long time in coming!

    Nice one DD! :-bd

    +1
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,792
    Thanks, guys, but it was @moneyofpropre2 who suggested the time was right for this thread. Credit where credit is due.
  • BurgessBurgess
    Posts: 467
    https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/7/16/justin-kuritzkes-on-shortlist-to-write-bond

    “Sources tell me that Justin Kuritzkes, best known for penning Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” and “Queer,” is currently on the shortlist to write the script for Bond 26, Villeneuve’s anticipated take on 007.“

    I’m hopeful and impressed, if true. Such a vibrant and cerebral choice. I’d love to know the other shortlisted names.
  • 007HallY007HallY
    Posts: 5,644
    I’d be interested in that choice. I wasn’t a fan of Challengers but for what it’s worth I can imagine Kuritzkes writing for Bond just from that. Ultimately it’ll depend on what direction the new team want to take with the story.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 18,640
    Yeah if that's true (and it feels like one of those stories which probably isn't made up: he doesn't seem a name someone with a lack of imagination would associate with Bond) it's encouraging.
    "A final decision on the screenwriter is expected by the end of the year" - oof. It's a long way off, isn't it! :D
  • 007HallY007HallY
    Posts: 5,644
    mtm wrote: »
    Yeah if that's true (and it feels like one of those stories which probably isn't made up: he doesn't seem a name someone with a lack of imagination would associate with Bond) it's encouraging.
    "A final decision on the screenwriter is expected by the end of the year" - oof. It's a long way off, isn't it! :D

    It is, isn’t it? If true anyway. Means casting’s a bit away…

    Betting on a 2028 release if that’s the case. Not that that’s surprising.
  • BurgessBurgess
    Posts: 467
    007HallY wrote: »
    I’d be interested in that choice. I wasn’t a fan of Challengers but for what it’s worth I can imagine Kuritzkes writing for Bond just from that. Ultimately it’ll depend on what direction the new team want to take with the story.

    I loved Challengers. I think one transferable element from Challengers to Bond 26 is what I’ll call (for lack of a better term) progressive eroticism. The relationship between Challengers’ three leads was playful yet consequential, erotic but not exploitative. The sexuality served a narrative purpose.

  • 007HallY007HallY
    Posts: 5,644
    Burgess wrote: »
    007HallY wrote: »
    I’d be interested in that choice. I wasn’t a fan of Challengers but for what it’s worth I can imagine Kuritzkes writing for Bond just from that. Ultimately it’ll depend on what direction the new team want to take with the story.

    I loved Challengers. I think one transferable element from Challengers to Bond 26 is what I’ll call (for lack of a better term) progressive eroticism. The relationship between Challengers’ three leads was playful yet consequential, erotic but not exploitative. The sexuality served a narrative purpose.

    Yes, I got that electric sense in the dialogue. Helps that it’s all consensual and erotic as you said!

    I’d give him a go. He’ll have to work from a direction they’re working on anyway and maybe other writers. Why not?
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 15,280
    Can we just confirm whether this is the official thread for Bond 26 news or the thread for official Bond 26 news?
  • mattjoesmattjoes Joe Don baker
    Posts: 7,224
    Unofficially, I've heard it's neither. In fact, it's the official thread for official Bond 26 news.
  • K2WIK2WI Europe
    Posts: 59
    Given it’s World of Reel reporting Kuritzkes is on the shortlist, perhaps a grain of salt should be taken with it, but to give my own opinion he’s not a choice I disapprove of and am definitely curious about.

    Also worth noting he’s worked with both the new Bond producers already (with Amy Pascal on Challengers, and with David Heyman on an adaptation of Don Winslow’s City on Fire that’s yet to enter production), so I suppose it makes sense to presume his name has come up in conversation as a possible writer, even if he doesn’t get the job in the end.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
    Posts: 2,583
    Is this thread in place of a Production Timeline thread?
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,792
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    Is this thread in place of a Production Timeline thread?

    Sort of, yes.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
    Posts: 2,583
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    Is this thread in place of a Production Timeline thread?

    Sort of, yes.

    That's a shame.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,792
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    Is this thread in place of a Production Timeline thread?

    Sort of, yes.

    That's a shame.

    Why? I'm certainly open to suggestions. Would you like a separate Production Timeline thread? I'll set it up, if you like.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
    Posts: 2,583
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    Is this thread in place of a Production Timeline thread?

    Sort of, yes.

    That's a shame.

    Why? I'm certainly open to suggestions. Would you like a separate Production Timeline thread? I'll set it up, if you like.

    I always found the No Time To Die: Production Diary thread really helpful and constantly referred back to it - especially the dated and colour coded news/updates list.

    I'm very keen for a similar style post for B26. Happy to help you manage it, if you like!
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,792
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    Is this thread in place of a Production Timeline thread?

    Sort of, yes.

    That's a shame.

    Why? I'm certainly open to suggestions. Would you like a separate Production Timeline thread? I'll set it up, if you like.

    I always found the No Time To Die: Production Diary thread really helpful and constantly referred back to it - especially the dated and colour coded news/updates list.

    I'm very keen for a similar style post for B26. Happy to help you manage it, if you like!

    @Red_Snow, by all means, go ahead and create that thread. :-)
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 15,280
    I agree we'll need a 'Bond 26 production thread', but I wouldn't start it until the launch event kicks off and principal photography begins. In the meantime we can still use this thread.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,792
    I think that's very reasonable, thank you, @QBranch.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
    edited July 21 Posts: 2,583
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    Is this thread in place of a Production Timeline thread?

    Sort of, yes.

    That's a shame.

    Why? I'm certainly open to suggestions. Would you like a separate Production Timeline thread? I'll set it up, if you like.

    I always found the No Time To Die: Production Diary thread really helpful and constantly referred back to it - especially the dated and colour coded news/updates list.

    I'm very keen for a similar style post for B26. Happy to help you manage it, if you like!

    @Red_Snow, by all means, go ahead and create that thread. :-)

    Will make a start on putting one together :)

    Open to suggestions about formatting, content inclusions, etc.
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
    Posts: 858
    Burgess wrote: »
    https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/7/16/justin-kuritzkes-on-shortlist-to-write-bond

    “Sources tell me that Justin Kuritzkes, best known for penning Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” and “Queer,” is currently on the shortlist to write the script for Bond 26, Villeneuve’s anticipated take on 007.“

    I’m hopeful and impressed, if true. Such a vibrant and cerebral choice. I’d love to know the other shortlisted names.

    sick of the flavour of the month picks.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,715
    Daltonforyou wrote: »
    Burgess wrote: »
    https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/7/16/justin-kuritzkes-on-shortlist-to-write-bond

    “Sources tell me that Justin Kuritzkes, best known for penning Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” and “Queer,” is currently on the shortlist to write the script for Bond 26, Villeneuve’s anticipated take on 007.“

    I’m hopeful and impressed, if true. Such a vibrant and cerebral choice. I’d love to know the other shortlisted names.

    sick of the flavour of the month picks.

    What is your definition of “flavour of the month”? Quite honestly this guy is one of the rising talents that consistently is getting gigs and he’s been on a bunch of “doctoring” assignments where he fixes scripts in trouble. He gets these assignments because he’s a talent that elevates material for his uncredited work, and he gets strong notices for known scripts.

    I’m just curious why he’s a flavour of the month to you, and what defines a flavour of the month.
  • HitchBondUSAHitchBondUSA USA
    Posts: 281
    peter wrote: »
    Daltonforyou wrote: »
    Burgess wrote: »
    https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/7/16/justin-kuritzkes-on-shortlist-to-write-bond

    “Sources tell me that Justin Kuritzkes, best known for penning Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” and “Queer,” is currently on the shortlist to write the script for Bond 26, Villeneuve’s anticipated take on 007.“

    I’m hopeful and impressed, if true. Such a vibrant and cerebral choice. I’d love to know the other shortlisted names.

    sick of the flavour of the month picks.

    What is your definition of “flavour of the month”? Quite honestly this guy is one of the rising talents that consistently is getting gigs and he’s been on a bunch of “doctoring” assignments where he fixes scripts in trouble. He gets these assignments because he’s a talent that elevates material for his uncredited work, and he gets strong notices for known scripts.

    I’m just curious why he’s a flavour of the month to you, and what defines a flavour of the month.

    lets see how he does then I'll judge
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,715
    HitchBondUSA wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    Daltonforyou wrote: »
    Burgess wrote: »
    https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/7/16/justin-kuritzkes-on-shortlist-to-write-bond

    “Sources tell me that Justin Kuritzkes, best known for penning Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” and “Queer,” is currently on the shortlist to write the script for Bond 26, Villeneuve’s anticipated take on 007.“

    I’m hopeful and impressed, if true. Such a vibrant and cerebral choice. I’d love to know the other shortlisted names.

    sick of the flavour of the month picks.

    What is your definition of “flavour of the month”? Quite honestly this guy is one of the rising talents that consistently is getting gigs and he’s been on a bunch of “doctoring” assignments where he fixes scripts in trouble. He gets these assignments because he’s a talent that elevates material for his uncredited work, and he gets strong notices for known scripts.

    I’m just curious why he’s a flavour of the month to you, and what defines a flavour of the month.

    lets see how he does then I'll judge

    He doesn't have the job yet, and he may not. I'm just saying, he is a talented young writer making a lot of waves in the industry. His gifts as a writer are strong and many. Whether he gets the Bond gig, or no, he will be working in the industry for decades to come.

    In other words: he ain't a flash in the pan, like a Max Landis...
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
    Posts: 858
    Nobody thinks they're a flash in the pan until it happens. David O Russell was red hot in the early 2010s and now he's not. Still, he's very talented and still making movies, but he's not where he was a decade ago.
  • HitchBondUSAHitchBondUSA USA
    edited July 26 Posts: 281
    peter wrote: »
    HitchBondUSA wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    Daltonforyou wrote: »
    Burgess wrote: »
    https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/7/16/justin-kuritzkes-on-shortlist-to-write-bond

    “Sources tell me that Justin Kuritzkes, best known for penning Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” and “Queer,” is currently on the shortlist to write the script for Bond 26, Villeneuve’s anticipated take on 007.“

    I’m hopeful and impressed, if true. Such a vibrant and cerebral choice. I’d love to know the other shortlisted names.

    sick of the flavour of the month picks.

    What is your definition of “flavour of the month”? Quite honestly this guy is one of the rising talents that consistently is getting gigs and he’s been on a bunch of “doctoring” assignments where he fixes scripts in trouble. He gets these assignments because he’s a talent that elevates material for his uncredited work, and he gets strong notices for known scripts.

    I’m just curious why he’s a flavour of the month to you, and what defines a flavour of the month.

    lets see how he does then I'll judge

    He doesn't have the job yet, and he may not. I'm just saying, he is a talented young writer making a lot of waves in the industry. His gifts as a writer are strong and many. Whether he gets the Bond gig, or no, he will be working in the industry for decades to come.

    In other words: he ain't a flash in the pan, like a Max Landis...

    yeah give him a chance and see how he does we are on the same page. oh wait he doesn't have job? @peter
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,715
    Daltonforyou wrote: »
    Nobody thinks they're a flash in the pan until it happens. David O Russell was red hot in the early 2010s and now he's not. Still, he's very talented and still making movies, but he's not where he was a decade ago.

    Spielberg isn't anywhere close to where he was in the late 70s and early 80s. Scorsese , Coppola... No one sustains their peak indefinitely, but I don't think that makes them a flavour of the month.

    I think that title belongs to the like of Max Landis and Josh Trank types.

    And no, @HitchBondUSA , no one has been hired to write B26 yet.
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