{"id":325,"date":"2025-03-12T11:27:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T12:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/?p=325"},"modified":"2025-03-18T06:36:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T06:36:48","slug":"rege-jean-page-finally-addresses-james-bond-rumours-ahead-of-new-casting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/rege-jean-page-finally-addresses-james-bond-rumours-ahead-of-new-casting\/","title":{"rendered":"Rege-Jean Page finally addresses James Bond rumours ahead of new casting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Reg\u00e9-Jean Page has finally acknowledged that he is a fan favourite to take on the role of James Bond (Picture: Gareth Cattermole\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reg\u00e9-Jean Page<\/a> has finally addressed the rumours that he’ll be replacing Daniel Craig<\/a> as James Bond<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Speculation has been growing in intensity around the closely guarded plans for the return of Bond, from who will direct the film<\/a> to who will sing the theme song<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The biggest question on everyone’s minds is who will be donning a tux and fighting bad guys as the iconic character, with names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson<\/a>, Paul Mescal<\/a>, and Jonathan Bailey<\/a> being thrown around.<\/p>\n

Page, who first reached heartthrob status after his role in the first season of  Bridgerton<\/a>, has been a fan favourite to take over the role. <\/p>\n

Now, he’s finally acknowledged all of the speculation in a recent interview for his upcoming film Black Bag. <\/p>\n

\u2018Its not something I’ve thought about very much,’ he told Entertainment Tonight<\/a> of the rumours. <\/p>\n

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Page addressed the rumours during an interview for his upcoming film Black Bag, starringNaomie Harris, Tom Burke, Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, and Marisa Abela (Picture: Dave Benett\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He explained: ‘I’m a bit of a racehorse; I focus intensely on what’s in front of me and then go back to the stables and go back to sleep.\u2019 <\/p>\n

His co-star Marisa Abela (known for her role in the hit show Industry) was enthusiastic about the idea, chiming in: \u2018I think we should nominate Rege!\u2019<\/p>\n

Although rumoured to have been up for the role himself, Page’s other co-star Michael Fassbender also recently endorsed the idea of Page as 007 at the Black Bag premiere. <\/p>\n

He told US Weekly: ‘Well, I think Reg\u00e9-Jean Page could be a frontrunner after this, to be honest. I think he\u2019s fantastic. He\u2019s got all the attributes. So, let\u2019s wait and see.’<\/p>\n

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Daniel Craig played James Bond for 16 years, bowing out of the role in 2021 (Picture: Col Pics\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sentiment was echoed by Naomie Harris, who is also in Black Bag and played Moneypenny in three of Daniel Craig\u2019s Bond films (Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time to Die). <\/p>\n

She said: ‘I think Reg\u00e9 would be amazing. I\u2019d love Reg\u00e9 to be the next James Bond. But who knows? I don\u2019t know what\u2019s going to happen.’<\/p>\n

Speculation about the franchise’s future has only grown in recent weeks after Amazon Studio\u2019s bombshell billion-dollar deal with longtime producers<\/a> Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson put 007 in new hands. <\/p>\n

Amazon acquired the rights to the 007 franchise through its parent studio Eon, founded in 1961, when it bought MGM in 2022<\/a> for $8.45billion (\u00a36.69bn), duly forming its own studio.<\/p>\n

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Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have described what they’re looking for in the next Bond, and Page would fit all of the qualifications (Picture: Dave Allocca\/StarPix\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sharing the news producer Wilson, 83, said in a statement to the BBC<\/a>: \u2018With my 007 career spanning nearly 60 incredible years, I am stepping back from producing the James Bond films to focus on art and charitable projects.<\/p>\n

\u2018Therefore, Barbara and I agree, it is time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studios, to lead James Bond into the future.\u2019<\/p>\n

Broccoli, 64, added: \u2018My life has been dedicated to maintaining and building upon the extraordinary legacy that was handed to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli.<\/p>\n

\u2018I have had the honour of working closely with four of the tremendously talented actors who have played 007 and thousands of wonderful artists within the industry.<\/p>\n

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It was recently announced that Amazon will be taking over the Bond franchise from Broccoli (pictured here) and Wilson (Picture: Good Morning Britain)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018With the conclusion of No Time to Die <\/a>and Michael retiring from the films, I feel it is time to focus on my other projects.\u2019<\/p>\n

Previously, the duo revealed what they were looking for in the next James Bond, creative decisions that will presumably still be honoured as Amazon takes over. <\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s a big decision,\u2019 Barbara, who is the daughter of famed Bond producer Albert \u2018Cubby\u2019 Broccoli, said of casting the next super spy. <\/p>\n

They have confirmed that James Bond will be a man, after <\/strong>Lashana Lynch<\/a> made history in 2021\u2019s No Time to Die as the first Black female 007, Nomi.<\/p>\n

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Fans are convinced Page has all the suaveness required to play 007 (Picture: John Nacion\/Variety via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pair also revealed they are focusing on actors in their 30s, which could revitalise the franchise for a younger audience but rules out long-rumored Idris Elba, 52, and possibly Henry Cavill, 41.<\/p>\n

While most of the actors being discussed as potential Bonds are white, the producers have said that this is not a given in what could be a historic casting move.<\/p>\n

The big question is who is willing to sign up for at least a decade\u2019s worth of films, following precedent set by Daniel\u2019s 16-year tenure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whoever is cast is signing up not only for the long haul but also opens themselves up to a lot of fans with very strong opinions about the beloved franchise. <\/p>\n

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The James Bond franchise began with the release of Thunderball in 1965 starring Sean Connery (Picture: Moviestore\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barbara commented that even Daniel Craig faced \u2018anti-Daniel nonsense\u2019 when he was first announced.<\/p>\n

\u2018Every time we cast a new actor, the films change. It\u2019s the excitement of a new Bond, a new direction,\u2019 Michael added. \u2018Every one of these people who took on the role offered something new and different.\u2019<\/p>\n

Daniel finished his run as 007 in 2021<\/a> and despite early indications of a quick handover, fans are still in limbo over the future of Bond.<\/p>\n

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If cast as 007, Page would make history as the first person of color to take on the role (Picture: Taylor Hill\/FilmMagic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In June 2022, Barbara told Deadline: \u2018There isn\u2019t a script and we can\u2019t come up with one until we decide how we\u2019re going to approach the next film because, really, it\u2019s a reinvention of Bond.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019re reinventing who he is, and that takes time. I\u2019d say that filming is at least two years away.\u2019<\/p>\n

Could Reg\u00e9-Jean Page be the answer to all of the big questions looming over the iconic franchise?<\/p>\n

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