James Bond fans go wild as franchise writers tease a new announcement

James Bond fans go wild as franchise writers tease a new announcement… while stars such as Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy remain front-runners to take on the 007 role

James Bond fans could be in for a treat as Ian Fleming’s Instagram account has teased a special announcement coming up for the franchise.

Sharing a cryptic post of a retro typewriter, the account – under the late writer’s name [he died in 1964], teased the announcement for October 5, which has officially been dubbed ‘James Bond day’. 

It comes as rumours continue to circulate over who will take over the 007 agent role – with stars such as Tom Hardy and Henry Cavill looking to be the front runners.

News: James Bond fans have been sent wild as the franchise’s writers tease a new announcement

‘See you on James Bond Day! #007,’ penned the account- adding eyeball emojis.

And the post left fans full of excitement, taking to the comments as one wrote that they were ‘eagerly anticipating’ the news.

October 5 is also known as James Bond Day for fans of the long-running franchise – as it is the date of the 1962 World Premiere of the first James Bond film.

This day of celebrations first began in 2012 when the Bond films celebrated their golden anniversary – holding events all around the globe.

Coming soon: Sharing a cryptic post of a retro typewriter, the account teased the announcement for October 5, which has officially been dubbed ‘James Bond day’

No Time To Die marked Daniel Craig’s fifth and final film, raising questions of who will be taking on the role.

Tom Hardy seemingly confirmed that he wants to be the next 007 – by refusing to talk about the part in fear it will get him blacklisted.

Speaking to the Daily Beast in 2017, he admitted: ‘If I mention it, it’s gone.’

He explained: ‘You know, there’s a saying amongst us in the fraternity of acting, and in the fellowship of my peer group, that if you talk about it you’re automatically out of the race. So I can’t possibly comment on that one!’

Excitement brewing: And the post left fans full of excitement, taking to the comments as one wrote that they were ‘eagerly anticipating’ the news

Could it be? No Time To Die marked Daniel Craig’s fifth and final film, raising questions of who will be taking on the role – including Henry Cavill (left) and Tom Hardy (right)

While Henry has been on record for years indicating he’s still interested in the coveted role should an opportunity arise. 

He told The Sunday Times in 2021 that ‘time will tell’ if he becomes the latest actor to portray the iconic role, with Daniel Craig exiting the action franchise.

‘You don’t know which direction they want to take Bond in and so I like to say that everything’s always on the table,’ he said.

The Superman star, who was up for the role in 2005 when Daniel was cast, speculated on who could be eyed for the role.

He told GQ in 2020 that he ‘would absolutely jump at the opportunity’ if it arose, as he ‘would love to play Bond’ and that ‘it would be very, very exciting.’

Calendars ready: The account also shared the post to their story as they teased the announcement

Talented: Bookmakers placed Henry at the forefront with 5/2, as Regé Jean-Page (pictured in July 2022) has odds of 4/1

Another favourite is Regé Jean-Page, who admitted last year that he’s ‘flattered’ to be included among a host of British stars tipped for the iconic role.

He told The Mirror: ‘Ah, the B word. I think that if you are British and you do anything of note, that other people take notice of, then people will start talking about that.’

However despite being the bookies favourite, the Bridgerton star said he was bemused by the idea of making any plans at ‘this moment in history’ and has ‘given up’ doing so.

Fans have been reliving the famous James Bond sketch between Daniel Craig and Queen Elizabeth II, following her death last week at age 96.

The world saw a more spirited side to Her Majesty when she made a cameo appearance in director Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. 

Old times: Fans have been reliving the famous James Bond sketch between Daniel Craig and Queen Elizabeth II, following her death last week at age 96 (pictured in the sketch) 

In the comedy sketch, Craig, 54, called at Buckingham Palace to summon the Queen to the event. 

Looking back on the time with fond memories, the actor described filming a scene with the Queen for London 2012 as “an incredible thing” while admitting the country will never again see the likes of the late monarch.

The Queen, who was sitting at her writing desk, made him wait before greeting him with the words: ‘Good evening, Mr. Bond.’ 

They walked together, along with some of her corgis, towards a helicopter and set off, flying over London to the Olympic Stadium, concluding with a stunt double of the Queen parachuting into the arena. 

Seconds later, the real Queen, wearing the same peach dress as the stunt double, entered the stadium to rapturous applause.

Reflecting on the scene, Craig told the BBC at the Toronto International Film Festival: ‘What an incredible thing. We will not see the likes of her ever again. 

‘To be alive during her reign is something else. (I’m) very saddened, so I suppose good luck to Charles, really.’ 

Looking back: James Bond star Daniel Craig described filming a scene with the Queen for London 2012 as “an incredible thing”

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