PAV 5th Edition
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Aug 16, 2026
THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT JAMES BOND HEATS UP
Amazon MGM Advances to the Next Round of 007 Auditions
Amazon MGM’s search for the next James Bond has entered a new phase, with director Denis Villeneuve reportedly reviewing several candidates to succeed Daniel Craig. Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson, and Jacob Elordi are among the leading contenders, while British actor Thomas Francis has also auditioned for the role.The upcoming Bond film will be produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman, with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight writing the screenplay. Although speculation continues to grow, Amazon MGM has not yet officially announced the next actor to play 007.
PRIYANKA CHOPRA UNVEILS SRIDEVI BIOPIC FIRST LOOK
Global star Priyanka Chopra paid tribute to legendary actress Sridevi by unveiling the first look of her upcoming biographical film. The announcement generated significant excitement among Bollywood fans and film critics.
God of War' actor Christopher Judge questions Amazon’s use of new cast and writers
Christopher Judge, the actor who voices Kratos in the God of War video game series, has expressed concerns about Amazon’s upcoming live-action adaptation. Speaking at FanExpo, Judge questioned why studios often choose not to involve original cast members and writers when adapting successful video games for television.
Judge argued that established franchises already have talented creative teams behind them and suggested that more of those individuals should be included in adaptation projects. While praising Pedro Pascal’s performance in HBO’s The Last of Us, he also raised questions about why original game actors are frequently overlooked when casting television versions of popular gaming franchises.