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Is The New James Bond Movie 'Bond 26' Already Making A Big Misstep?
The writing team faces the risk of being sent back to the drawing board due to potential narrative issues.
The twenty-sixth 'James Bond' film is starting to take shape with the appointment of Denis Villeneuve, but it could resemble an upcoming video game too closely.
The first hints suggest that the director is looking for a younger unknown actor for the role, eliminating many of the famous rumored candidates for the part.
However, Villeneuve and the new owner Amazon MGM Studios must proceed cautiously, as the story apparently under consideration might feel too familiar for fans who are also gamers.
Deadline reports that the film may explore Bond's time in the Royal Navy before he started working as a spy for MI6. This reimagining of the 007 universe sounds like a fresh start but also leaves Daniel Craig's departure in No Time to Die standing on its own.
A small problem, this storyline is precisely what the game 007: First Light is doing. This game will be released soon and allows players to experience Bond's first missions. Casino Royale already formed the core of this concept, making such a plotline in the film series feel like well-trodden ground.
The first hints suggest that the director is looking for a younger unknown actor for the role, eliminating many of the famous rumored candidates for the part.
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However, Villeneuve and the new owner Amazon MGM Studios must proceed cautiously, as the story apparently under consideration might feel too familiar for fans who are also gamers.
Deadline reports that the film may explore Bond's time in the Royal Navy before he started working as a spy for MI6. This reimagining of the 007 universe sounds like a fresh start but also leaves Daniel Craig's departure in No Time to Die standing on its own.
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A small problem, this storyline is precisely what the game 007: First Light is doing. This game will be released soon and allows players to experience Bond's first missions. Casino Royale already formed the core of this concept, making such a plotline in the film series feel like well-trodden ground.
