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Hi Bond fan,

A quick newsletter this month as I'm currently on holiday.

The first day of my hols was rather ruined though when I found out my Facebook account has been hacked and, so far, I haven't yet been able to get back access. As a result the Facebook page for The James Bond Dossier isn't currently being updated. I hope to get back access ASAP for regular service. Unfortunately Facebook's process for getting back control of a hacked account seems to have been designed by Franz Kafka...

Anyway, here we go...

News

The ongoing writers strike and the recent addition of actors to the strike could well delay the production of Bond 26. The strike began on May 2, 2023, and has put a halt to all writing for film and television. 

Strike action by writers and actors likely to delay Bond 26
 

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 It pains me to write this story as I absolutely shouldn’t have to. A news story originating in the Time of India (I won’t link as it will only encourage them) has it that Sam Mendes was offered the directing gig for Bond 26. 

Sam Mendes has NOT turned down Bond 26


 

In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan spoke about the possibility of directing Bond 26. Nolan has long been a fan of the Bond franchise, and he has said that he would be “honoured” to direct a Bond film.

Christopher Nolan opens up about directing James Bond

 

Kim Sherwood announced the title of the second book in her Bond-less James Bond series on Twitter.
 

Title of second Double O novel revealed

 

Features

As the former home of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, Goldeneye has historical and cultural significance. This picturesque property, located near Oracabessa in Jamaica, served as Fleming’s winter retreat.

Goldeneye, Jamaica, and James Bond

 

Javier E. Trujillo reviews the second issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007: For King and Country! Now that 002 has located 007, where can Bond and Gann go with the whole world against them?

Review: 007: For King and Country #2 from Dynamite

 

Bond 26 videos

If you're looking for news about Bond 26 then the following videos may be of interest:

• No actor yet! What's happening?

I produce these videos every now and then but if you're interested in what I've got to say then make sure you subscribe to The James Bond Dossier's YouTube Channel!
 

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OK, I said it would be quick! I'll be back in September, but before that should be enjoying lots of swimming, snorkelling and Blackwell rum.

See you then!


David Leigh
The James Bond Dossier

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