Our Look At Nigel Havers

Something that we hand’t found but that someone pointed out to us is that the London Daily Mirror had reported that Nigel Havers HAS met with Barbara Broccoli to discuss the role of the Villain in Bond 20.

He told the Mirror “I’ve always wanted to play a Bond baddie. It would certainly be playing against type.” This could be true, but it doesn’t seem that Broccoli takes ‘type’ into consideration. Take Johnathon Pryce for instance. On that note Havers has the experience, including an excellent list of acting roles (http://www.tmaw.webfusion.co.uk/nigelh.html hold the best info)

Havers definetley has a face for a Bond villain. And from a picture you could probably tell a lot. Should Havers get the role his character will not be a muscle character, he’ll be a rich character. Think Elliot Carver or Stromberg. He’ll probably be someone in the public eye as well, Havers has a face that seems warm and friendly.

On that note (and not knowing anything of the actualy script from our sources) I guess that’s all we can reveal for now. That’s all an assumption of course. As more rumours flood out I guess we’ll find more out.

Bond Goes To Ireland

Apparently part of the 20th James Bond film will shoot on location in Ireland. According to Empire Online, Pierce Brosnan has asked the powers that be if they might send 007 on a mission to the actor’s birthplace.

BMW Contract Is Up

A spokeswoman for EON Productions has announced the the BMW contract for the James Bond movies expired with the last movie and is yet to be replaced. However, this does not conclude that the contract will not return to BMW but it does make Aston Martin a serious contender once again.

More Bond Car

The Express has posted an article in regards to cars in Bond 20. Of course it states that Bond may return to the Aston Martin. It is well worth a read, as it mentions little facts such as the fact that BMW’s contract to have Bond drive their cars has run out. Click HERE to read it and don’t forget to vote on our poll as to which car Bond should drive.

'TWINE' Could Be Up For An Oscar

Bond 19 (The World Is Not Enough) was today selected for first-round nominations for the Academy Awards.

If selected for the final round (which we see on the Avademy Awards broadcast) TWINE would be eligable for the Visual Effects Oscar.

Among it’s competitors for the award are: The Matrix, Star Wars: Episode 1 and Sleepy Hollow.

Aston Martin's 1 Million Pound Deal

Film Unlimited has reported that the Aston Martin will appear in Bond 20 after Ford signed a one million pound deal with EON to ensure that Bond drives the Aston Martin in the next two movies.

It’s true that BMW’s contract has expired, however, that doesn’t mean they won’t renew it.

John Cleese Confirmed!

Actor John Cleese announced today that he has signed a contract with EON Productions which will see him reprise his role of ‘R’ in the next three James Bond movies.

Leary and De Palma For Bond 20

In a report on Dark Horizons yesterday, some interesting rumors and thoughts were put forth regarding the next James Bond movie. First off, sources are reporting that Brian De Palma is “sort of headhunting producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson for the task of helming the next feature.” If this is indeed the case, De Palma might have an uphill battle – the Bond series has been exclusively British when it comes to its directors, from Terence Young on Dr. No to Michael Apted on The World Is Not Enough.

Dark Horizons also published an interesting report from a source who claimed to have spoke with Bond series producer Michael G. Wilson. Wilson is reported to have said that a plot centering on and set in Ireland has been considered (apparently because of Bond actor Pierce Brosnan’s suggestion that Bond go to the Emerald Isle). The source also reported that Wilson mentioned interest in Dennis Leary (The Ref) to play “an Irish-American gangster who heads a SMERSH/SPECTRE type of group.”

Bruce Feirstein Un-Confirmed

James Bond scribe Bruce Feirstein has contacted us and informed us that he has not yet been contacted by EON Productions in relation to James Bond 20.

Brosnan Signs Up For 7 More Movies

It appears that Pierce Brosnan may be around as James Bond for some time to come. According to Empire Online, Brosnan is currently in “secret negotiations” to sign up for not one, but four more James Bond flicks. By the time it’s done, Brosnan will have made seven 007 films. Brosnan’s buddy and 007 stunt double Douglas James explains to the site, “He wants to do seven films in all, equaling Roger’s record and – if you count Never Say Never Again – matching Sean’s total. But his record will be the best – his seventh film will be released in 2007, making it 007 in 007.”