<p>239 James Bond finally feels like it’s moving again.</p><br><p>In this episode of Tailoring Talk Magazine, Roberto and Jon get back together to break down the biggest developments in the Bond universe after a long period of silence. With Amazon now firmly in control, major announcements are finally landing and there’s a lot to talk about.</p><br><p>We discuss the appointment of <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Denis Villeneuve</strong></a> as the next James Bond director, why his filmography makes him such an interesting choice and what his world-building approach could mean for the future of 007. We also look at <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Steven Knight</strong></a> joining as writer, best known for Peaky Blinders, and whether his involvement signals a more grounded, character-driven Bond.</p><br><p>The conversation then turns to casting, where <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Callum Turner</strong></a> has emerged as the current favourite to take on the role of Bond. We break down who he is, why his name makes sense and why a lesser-known actor could be exactly what the franchise needs.</p><br><p>Finally, Jon leads a deep dive into the upcoming Bond video game <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>007 First Light</strong></a>, including its younger Bond approach, Hitman-inspired gameplay, editions, DLC, Golden Gun controversy and whether this game could help define the next era of Bond ahead of the next film.</p><br><p>Whether you’re excited, sceptical or somewhere in between, Bond is back in motion and it’s got people talking again.</p><br><p>In this episode:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Denis Villeneuve confirmed as the next James Bond director</li><li>What his previous films tell us about the future of Bond</li><li>Steven Knight joins as writer and what Peaky Blinders brings to 007</li><li>Amazon’s stewardship of the Bond franchise</li><li>Callum Turner rumours explained</li><li>Why a lesser-known Bond actor can work</li><li>Timeline for the next Bond film</li><li>Full breakdown of 007 First Light gameplay</li><li>Young Bond, spycraft and Hitman DNA</li><li>Collector’s editions, DLC and the Golden Gun debate</li><li>How the game may influence Bond’s future tone</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who loves James Bond as much as we do.</p><br><p>James Bond, 007, Denis Villeneuve, Steven Knight, Callum Turner, Bond 26, Amazon James Bond, 007 First Light, James Bond game, Bond podcast, film discussion, movie news, Tailoring Talk Magazine</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>