007 : Will There Be A Bond #25?

Possible 007s

According to Daniel Craig, he is currently not interested in returning as 007. So, the question now becomes who will be the next Bond?  Perhaps a different Bond? A female, a Hispanic or African-American. Several actors have expressed interest, including: Tom Hiddleston ('Thor'), Idris Elba ('Beasts of no Nation') and Gillian Anderson ('X-Files') who are using social media to promote their cause as SM is the latest means of self-promotion in Hollywood these days.

The next Bond will be #25.  Craig has starred in the last four 007 films and is contracted to star in one more but wants a long break, so the earliest Bond #25 could hit marquees, at this point, is 2018.

We all need another Powers flix

To add to the confusion, the distribution rights to the Bond franchise are up for grabs. Sony had distribution rights but those ended with 'Spectre'. There will definitely be a bidding war for distribution as Sony had a great run with Bond, which started with Craig's debut as 007 in 'Casino Royale'. 

At this point, Bond #25 has no script, director, or distributor.  Craig will most likely play Bond once more and fulfill his contract - expect a new 007 in Bond #26.

Speaking of secret agents, when will we be seeing the next (#4) Austin Powers?That International Man of Mystery accompanied by a cadre of crazy and over-the-top characters. It seems Mike Meyers and Jay Roach (director of the first three films) are searching for a concept for the next sequel - but nothing yet. We all eagerly await the next shagadelic episode.