James Bond

His family has ties to the 007 franchise.

It’s the scene everyone is talking about.

The many (alternate) lives of 007.

Connery was the first actor to play the role in the long-running film series.

He’s seen your memes. He gets it.

A new report claims director Danny Boyle left the project over a disagreement over whether or not to deliver a truly shocking ending to the film (and franchise?).

The Bond producing team is moving quickly to secure Danny Boyle’s replacement, and a new report reveals the four names at the top of their shortlist.

By now, you probably have a preferred actor in mind for James Bond. Maybe it’s Idris Elba. Maybe it’s Tom Hiddleston. Maybe it’s Gillian Anderson. You could probably make a compelling argument for or against every actor currently working today; regardless, it’s fun to watch both fans and actors alike cast a pretty wide net for the role. The fact that nothing is off the table this time around can only mean good things for the future of the franchis

Hiddleston, Tom Hiddleston.

The identity of the performer chosen to sing the new James Bond theme song is almost always as exciting as the buildup to the release of the film itself — even British bookies have placed odds on which pop star would sing the theme for Spectre, with Sam Smith coming in as the heavy favorite. Smith has previously denied his involvement and feigned obliviousness, but it looks like the singer / songwriter has recorded the new Bond theme after all.