Bad news for ‘James Bond’: What has Barbara Broccoli said about the future of 007?

‘James Bond’ producer Barbara Broccoli has delivered some disappointing news for fans of the spy franchise.

Since Daniel Craig abandoned the role of 007 in ‘No Time To Die’ two years ago, Speculation about who will be next to don the tuxedo has been relentless..

But It seems that we will have to wait a long time to meet the new Bondsince Broccoli has denied the rumors that the casting is underway.

“No, we haven’t even started casting yet“, the producer told LadBible on the red carpet at the BAFTAs on February 19.

Broccoli not only explained that the casting will not take place shortlybut also revealed that the script for the new 007 movie has not yet been written.

“there’s not even a script“said the producer.

Since the last premiere, there has been speculation about several names to embody the emblematic MI6 agent. Fan favorite Idris Elba has admitted landing the coveted role is “not a goal” for him.. Other actors that have been considered are Jack O’Connellstar of ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’, and, more recently, Aaron Taylor-Johnsonfrom ‘Bullet Train’.

Although Taylor Johnsonthe ‘Kick-Ass’ star, seems to be a good candidate for the roleespecially after rumors arose about a favorable meeting with Broccoli, the comments of the production company have postponed for the moment the official announcement of the distribution.

Meanwhile, it is said that another actor has caught the eye of the co-producers, Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson: Lucien Laviscount, actor of ‘Emily in Paris’. His popularity skyrocketed after his role as Alfie, Emily’s boyfriend, in the Netflix series.

At the moment, we will have to be attentive to new announcements.