While speaking with the Associated Press ahead of the 15th Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 17, siblings Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson — who produce the British spy-action franchise and will receive an award at that ceremony — simply said that casting a new Bond is "a big decision."

James Bond 's producers have offered an update on the search for the next 007, confirming more concrete details about the role's criteria. Speculation is high over who will succeed Daniel Craig as the iconic spy since his departure three years ago, though nothing has been confirmed yet.

But don’t take that as a sign that EON Productions is resting on its laurels. As you'll continue to read, there were other comments made in regard to the point of why this next “reinvention” of James Bond is important; and these may be the most important.

With Daniel Craig out of the picture, the 007 producers have “a big decision” to make about the future of the 50-year franchise. While discussing the legacy and future of the franchise, Barbara Broccoli gave an update on the search for the next James Bond,

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James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are being honored Sunday with an honorary Oscar. The Irving G.

Bond custodian Barbara Broccoli has spoken out about casting the next 007, calling it a “big decision” and teasing what to expect.

James Bond movie producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have provided an official casting update for the next 007 actor while also confirming they still don’t have a window for when a decision will be made.

New details regarding who might be cast as James Bond next have emerged. There have so far been a total of seven actors who have played James Bond in film; although, Barry Nelson originally played the character in 1954’s Climax!

The only Sean Connery James Bond movie that wasn't about Spectre and Ernst Stavro Blofeld became Connery's most popular 007 film.