James Bond star says franchise needs to be 'reinvented completely'

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1 Nov 2026 • 9:14 PM MYT
The Independent
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James Bond star says franchise needs to be 'reinvented completely'

  • Ben Whishaw, who played Q in three James Bond films, believes the 007 franchise needs to be completely reinvented for its next instalment.
  • Reflecting on the franchise's future in an interview with The Sunday Times, “The world has changed so much since the last Bond film so you have to find what is relevant about it,” he said.
  • The actor said ongoing casting speculation is deliberate hype.
  • The search for the next James Bond is reportedly nearing its conclusion, with Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O'Connor among those linked to the role.
  • The next 007 project is currently in development, featuring a script by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and direction from Denis Villeneuve.

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