James Bond is reportedly ‘set to be on screen until at least 2037’ as bosses ‘sign new deal,’ it was revealed on Sunday.
The spy franchise, which first aired in 1962, has allegedly signed with Warner Bros. in a deal which will take the spy to his 75th birthday, according to The Mirror.
Whilst this may come as good news to fans, bosses are still yet to confirm who will be cast as the infamous the MI6 agent after Idris Elba ‘walked away from 007 talks.’
Exciting: James Bond is ‘set to be on screen until at least 2037 in new deal’ it was revealed on Saturday
A source said to the publication: ‘Bond is sure to still be in rude health at 75. There will be no hanging up the tux and martini.’
They added that the ‘great news for fans’ will allow the franchise to continue past it past its ’27th film.’
MailOnline has contacted Warner Bros. for comment.
It comes as Idris has walked away from ‘years of talks’ with movie bosses to take over the role of James Bond, according to reports.
007: Bosses are still yet to confirm who will be cast as the infamous the MI6 agent after Idris Elba (pictured) ‘walked away from 007 talks’ (pictured in August 2022)
The star, 49, was the bookies’ favourite to replace Daniel Craig as the super spy, but is keen to pursue other roles – and has even put forward a list of proposed names to producer Barbara Broccoli of actors to play 007.
A source told The Sun: ‘Fans and Barbara wanted Idris but he wants to create something for himself.
‘However, he’s put forward names to play 007. He’s ‘informally’ in the decision-making process as he’s been in talks with producers for so long.’
Good news: A source said to the publication: ‘Bond is sure to still be in rude health at 75. There will be no hanging up the tux and martini’
MailOnline has contacted reps for Idris and James Bond producers for comment.
While at the premiere of his movie The Harder They Fall in 2021, Idris said when asked if he’ll be considered as the next 007 he said: ‘No, I’m not going to be James Bond.’
He also told The Express about the rumours: ‘I’m probably the most famous Bond actor in the world, and I haven’t even played the role.’
Idris then added: ‘Enough is enough. I can’t talk about it anymore.’
‘He’s been in talks for so long’: Idris was the bookies’ favourite to replace Daniel Craig as the super spy, but is keen to pursue other roles instead (Pictured inMay 2022)