Actor Idris Elba arrives during an event at the Premier League Hall of Fame on May 3, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)
Hanks says Elba is 007
The search for the next James Bond never seems to end. Speculation has swirled for years about who will take on the next role of Agent 007, but actor Tom Hanks says he knows the perfect man for the gig.
Calls for Elba to take over began even before Daniel Craig left the franchise No time to die, 25th installment. Hanks is just one of the latest. But earlier this year, Elba finally tackled the issue and seemed to shatter the dreams of many who see him as the classic British spy.
Things could change though, and maybe he’ll change his mind if the makers of the Bond movies go along with the idea.
Movie trailers, resumed and canceled shows
The WGA writers’ strike is currently at a standstill in Tinseltown and could last for months if the previous work stoppage in 2007 is any indication. But there are still a few big announcements about things on the horizon from studios and networks that fans might appreciate.
On the other hand, the network’s decision to cancel the hit show SWAT just days ago has been reversed.
John Wick 5?
“When you have something successful, yes, of course you want to keep doing it. But it’s very easy to repeat yourself. The trick is how to repeat yourself with individuality,” he said.
Meanwhile, a John Wick-related streaming series have already been ordered at Peacock, and a spinoff film starring Ana de Armas is slated for release in 2024. Still, while fans want more and are willing to do more, Stahelski said the franchise seems ready .
“We feel like we put everything we had into it John Wick 4 and we feel that we have completed the cycle. We feel like we’re done. So we feel it was a great way to wrap up the previous three films and the fourth and deliver something satisfying and fun,” he explained.