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James Bond 26 should break canon to bring back Ana de Armas' Paloma, as her character stole the show in No Time To Die. Paloma's return may cause continuity issues but would be worth it, considering her unique and memorable role. Ana de Armas deserves to play Paloma in Bond 26 and could be a significant part of James Bond's future.

James Bond 26 must break canon to bring back one Daniel Craig era star, and a 2024 action movie will prove why. The next installment of the James Bond franchise will be without Daniel Craig, who played Bond in five movies over a 15-year period. Daniel Craig's James Bond death in No Time To Die confirms the actor will be stepping away from the role and allowing a new actor to take the mantle. Alongside casting a new Bond, the other classic supporting roles will likely all be recast, as has been the case over the years.

Movie franchises often recast characters due to reasons like actor availability, aging out of roles, or financial restrictions. Examples of recasted characters include War Machine in Marvel Cinematic Universe, James Bond in the James Bond franchise, and multiple actors playing Batman. Other franchises like X-Men, Back to the Future, Vacation, Atlas Shrugged, Scooby-Doo, The Wizarding World, and Frankenstein have also recast characters.

There are certain movie franchises that have become notorious for their tendency to recast characters. Recasting is a necessary phenomenon in some movies, required because of actors' availability or because they have aged out of the role. Other instances are driven by financial restrictions and the franchise's longevity.

There are countless examples movie franchises rebooting and hiring a fresh cast of actors to play familiar roles. On the other hand, some franchises recast characters midway through. These are typically attempts to maintain an overarching narrative or established film...

Q, the head of Q Branch in the James Bond franchise, was inspired by real people with impressive knowledge of mechanical and technological application. The character Major Boothroyd, who first appeared in Dr. No, is an homage to weapons expert Geoffrey Boothroyd and served as a precursor to Q in subsequent films. Q's legacy in the franchise has been influential, with Q-like characters appearing in other franchises, and the real head of technology for MI6 being named "Q" as a homage.

Q is responsible for making sure that James Bond is always prepared for every mission, but was he based on a real person? Fans have postulated the inspirations behind 007 for decades, with everyone from Serbian double agent Dusko Popov to Flemings' dashing brother being cited, and it's believed Q also has roots in the real world. As the head of Q Branch, the fictional research and development division of the British Secret Service,...

Whishaw's exit as Q allows the Bond franchise to bring back the fantastical elements of the earlier movies. Previous Bond films reinvented the character as a more serious and realistic version, removing the iconic gadgets. Viewers want to see Bond return to fun and frivolous adventures, and replacing Q could be the way to achieve that.

No Time To Die star Ben Whishaw has provided an honest answer to questions about whether he is set to return as Q in the next James Bond entry. Making his franchise debut as the Mi-6 Quartermaster in 2012’s Skyfall, Whishaw is the third actor to assume the coveted title after Desmond Llewelyn and comedian John Cleese. One of the franchise’s key recurring characters, Q’s first official appearance occurred in 1963’s From Russia with Love when Llewelyn replaced Dr. No’s Mi-6 armorer Major Boothroyd (Peter Burton). Since then, Q has appeared...

The role of Q, James Bond’s longtime gadget man in the British Secret Service, has been played by a variety of actors over the years. From the original Peter Burton to a memorable turn by John Cleese, the character gets recast almost as frequently as 007 himself. Ben Whishaw is the latest actor to take up the mantle, and his appearance in “No Time to Die” provided what many saw as a landmark moment for the franchise.

In one scene, James Bond (Daniel Craig) shows up to Q’s apartment, and Q is setting the table for a romantic dinner for two. While his guest has not arrived yet, Q mentions that his date is a man. While many cinephiles were quick to point out that it was the first time any Bond character had referenced being anything but straight, plenty of others saw the gesture as far too little,...

James Bond has used every imaginable gadget to get him out of all manner of jams, but he would be nothing without his technologically-inclined aide. The secret agent’s contraptions are given to him by a man known as Q, which is short for quartermaster. Q is the department head of the experimental research and development division of MI6. Despite never appearing in any of author Ian Fleming’s original texts, Q and his laboratory of engineers have been a constant presence throughout the Bond franchise and have supplied the super spy with gizmos aplenty in all but a few of the films. The armorer’s first appearance was in 1962’s “Dr. No” where he played a character by the name of Major Boothroyd who equipped Sean Connery’s James Bond with the secret agent’s signature Walther Ppk handgun for the first time.

Across Eon Productions’ 25 Bond films, Q...

In the James Bond films, the character Q heads the fictional research and development division of MI6 and provides Bond with all of the gadgets he needs on his various missions. Though the character has always been played by a man since the first Bond film in 1962, CNN reports that the real head of MI6 Alex Younger has now revealed that “the real-life Q is a woman,” though her actual identity obviously remains a secret. Watch the video unpacking the news below.

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“Glass ceilings are being broken,” says former Chief of Disguise for the CIA Jonna Mendez. She believes that a woman might bring “an empathy, an ability to communicate with people, a kind of softness, not so much of an edge, but a natural ability to...

Skyfall actor Ben Whishaw has said his incarnation of Q plays a central role in the upcoming James Bond film. Q has been portrayed on the big screen by the likes of Desmond Llewelyn, Peter Burton and John Cleese over the last 50 years, but Whishaw said his version of the character differs from his predecessors. "Q sort of represents something in Skyfall, one of the conflicts in the film, which is between the 'old' and the 'new'," Flicks and Bits quotes him as saying. "It's a battle and a theme that runs through Skyfall, between the way the world is going now and the way that the intelligence services are traditionally run. He's (more)...

Keep your superheroes and demigods, I’ll take a sharp-dressed Brit with a gun and a penchant for philandering any day. James Bond has returned after a time of uncertainty and he’ll be gracing the big screen again in Skyfall, due November 9. Early reviews have been positive. Those who hated Quantum of Solace (which I quite liked) seem to be back on the Bond bandwagon, while those who enjoyed Quantum also seem to be in good spirits for the 23rd installment. All around, it seems as if we’re in for quite a ride. But more on that later. First, we get a new clip introducing Ben Whishaw as the new Q, or Quartermaster. He’s the man (or in this case, slightly overgrown boy) who provides Bond with all of those fancy gadgets. Wishaw follows a long line of stellar actors who’ve played Q in the past, including...

Yet another clip from director Sam Mendes’ James Bond film Skyfall has been released, and this time the focus is on the Daniel Crag-era’s new Q. Ben Whishaw steps into the gadgets expert role previously played by Peter Burton, Desmond Llewelyn, and John Cleese, bringing a wholly fresh take on the staple character. It’s been a decade since we’ve seen Q portrayed onscreen (2002’s Die Another Day), and I’m eager to see whether he fits into the larger plot of Skyfall or if he’ll be resigned to a couple of self-contained scenes. Hit the jump to watch the clip, and click here to watch four more clips. The film also stars Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Berenice Marlohe, Helen McCrory, and Ralph Fiennes. Skyfall opens internationally on October 26th, in Us IMAX theaters on November 8th, and in Us conventional theaters on November 9th.

Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, producers of Skyfall., the 23rd James Bond adventure, confirmed that the character of Q will be making a welcome return to the Bond franchise and the role will be played by Ben Whishaw.

Whishaw becomes the fourth actor to play Bond.s quartermaster affectionately known as Q. The role began with Peter Burton as Major Boothroyd in Dr. No, followed by Desmond Llewelyn (in 17 Bond films between 1963-1999), and John Cleese (who appeared as Q.s assistant, R, in The World is Not Enough and was later promoted to Q in Die Another Day).

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli commented, .It.s a real thrill to confirm the return of Q in Skyfall. played by the enormously talented Ben Whishaw. We are delighted to have this beloved character back in the series..

Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming.s James Bond...

Here we have our first look at Ben Whishaw (Bright Star, I’m Not There, Perfume) as Q in Sam Mendes' Skyfall, thanks to EW. Bond got a complete overhaul starting with Casino Royale, exploring Bond's backstory and ditching the high tech gadgetry for more brutal Bourne-style action. It looks like Daniel Craig is gonna get more toys to play with, now that MI6 is under attack thanks to a looming threat from M’s (Judi Dench) past.

Whishaw is the fourth actor to take on the role of Q. The character was originally played by Peter Burton in the first Bond film, Dr. No. Desmond Llewelyn would take over for the next 17 films, becoming the only actor to appear alongside all the actors who’ve played 007, aside from Craig. After Llewelyn passed away in 1999, John Cleese was promoted from Q's assistant to Q for 2002′s Die Another Day.

We have added a first look image of the new Q in Columbia Picture's latest 007 James Bond movie, "Skyfall." The original gadget genius, and iconic character from the Bond movies, will this time be played by 31 year old Englishman, Ben Whishaw.The character Q (Quartermaster) has been played by the likes of Peter Burton, Desmond Llewelyn, and John Cleese in past 007 movies, but has been absent from the latest releases of the popular film series.007's "Skyfall" is set for release across the UK from October 26th and the Us from November 9th.In Skyfall, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy...

James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli confirmed today that the character of Q will be making a welcome return to the 007 franchise in new film Skyfall - with the role played by Ben Whishaw.

The first official image of Whishaw on set, with Daniel Craig in the background, has been sent to us and is featured below. The image above shows Ben at a BAFTA awards ceremony in London.

Whishaw becomes the fourth actor to play Bond's quartermaster affectionately known as Q. The role began with Peter Burton as Major Boothroyd in Dr No, followed by Desmond Llewelyn in 17 Bond films between 1963 and 1999. After that, John Cleese appeared as Q's assistant R in The World is Not Enough before his promotion to Q in Die Another Day.

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli commented: "It's a real thrill to confirm the return of Q in Skyfall,...

Cinema Retro has received the following press announcement from Sony and Eon Productions.

Culver City, Calif., July 12, 2012 – Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, producers of Skyfall™, the 23rd James Bond adventure, confirmedtoday that the character of Q will be making a welcome return to the Bond franchise and the role will be played by Ben Whishaw.

Whishaw becomes the fourth actor to play Bond’s quartermaster affectionately known as Q. The role began with Peter Burton as Major Boothroyd in Dr. No, followed by Desmond Llewelyn (in 17 Bond films between 1963-1999), and John Cleese (who appeared as Q’s assistant, R, in The World is Not Enough and was later promoted to Q in Die Another Day).

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli commented, “It’s a real thrill to confirm the return of Q in Skyfall™ played by the enormously talented, Ben Whishaw. We are delighted to have...

Gadget wizard Q has always been behind the nifty toys that help James Bond save the world, but he’s been curiously absent in the world of espionage for the last couple of films. Finally, Q is back to help 007, and this gadget-meister is geared towards the modern moviegoer.

Of course, when I say modern, I mean younger because Q has always had a few miles on him. Whether you look at the first Q, played by Peter Burton, the latest incarnation of the gadget king, portrayed by John Cleese, or the man who will forever be Q in my mind, Desmond Llewelyn, youthful is not a word that normally springs to mind. This new guy looks like he was recruited right off a college campus.

To give the new and younger Q some credit, he’s being portrayed by Ben Whishaw, a British actor that proved he had some...

Fan favorite Q is being brought back to the James Bond franchise with Skyfall, where he will appear for the first time opposite Daniel Craig's 007 since the franchise returned in 2006 with Casino Royale. We have the first photo of Q, as played by Ben Whishaw.

Peter Burton first played the iconic character in 1962's Dr. No. Desmond Llewelyn then assumed the role from 1963 to 1999, and was replace by John Cleese from 1999 to 2002. Ben Whishaw is the youngest actor to ever take on the part.

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli had this to say about the return of Q.

"It's a real thrill to confirm the return of Q in Skyfall played by the enormously talented, Ben Whishaw. We are delighted to have this beloved character back in the series."

In further 007 news, we also have the first trailer for the upcoming video game 007 Legends, which comes from Activision.

The 23rd Bond movie Skyfall hits this November and producers have released the first image of Ben Whishaw as gadget expert Q. Some might remember Whishaw from Perfume (one of Kevin’s favorite movies), he is now the fourth actor to play Q in the Bond movies after Peter Burton, Desmond Llewelyn and John Cleese. Image via 007.com.

Skyfall hits the UK on October 26 and globally in November; after the jump, see what we’re all thinking.

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Apparently the new Q. in “Skyfall”, the latest James Bond flick by Sam Mendes, is younger and “hipper”. Or at least, younger and nerdier than we’ve previously known him. (I don’t know about the hipper part. I’m just guessin’, is all.) I wonder if he’ll also still be a sarcastic grouch, too? In any case, the good folks at Broccoli Nation have released your first official look at young Mister Ben Whishaw as Bond’s new gadget master, Q. Whishaw becomes the fourth actor to play the character, following in the footsteps of Peter Burton, John Cleese, and of course, the longest-running Q. of them all, Desmond Llewelyn. The 23rd Bond film, “Skyfall” finds Bond and MI6 battling bad guys targeting M (Judi Dench). It gets hairy and violent, but fortunately Bond still has his martini to calm his nerves. (What, he doesn’t?) The sky...

Sony have officially released the news that we all knew anyway that Ben Whishaw is set to play the role of Q in the latest James Bond movie, Skyfall. As well as releasing the news, they’ve also given us our first look at Whishaw in the obligatory white coat! If you look carefull, you can also see James Bond (Daniel Craig) loitering in the background.

Whishaw becomes the fourth actor to play Bond’s quartermaster affectionately known as Q. The role began with Peter Burton as Major Boothroyd in Dr. No, followed by Desmond Llewelyn (in 17 Bond films between 1963-1999), and John Cleese (who appeared as Q’s assistant, R, in The World is Not Enough and was later promoted to Q in Die Another Day).

Skyfall hits cinemas 26tyh October. Full press release is below. Click the image to enlarge.

Culver City, Calif., July 12, 2012 – Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli,...

Throughout the years the James Bond gadget guru Q has been played by Peter Burton, Desmond Llewelyn and John Cleese and his introduction into the latest iteration of the franchise, featuring Daniel Craig as 007 will have its first appearance in Skyfall and will be played by Ben Whishaw and today we get our first look at the character in all his geeky glory. The interesting thing about this is Whishaw is the youngest actor to ever take over the reigns as Q and should audiences warm to him and should he so choose, there is no telling how long he could play the character. Llewelyn was 85 when he last played Q in 1999's The World is Not Enough starring Pierce Brosnan. By the time Skyfall hits theaters on November 9, Whishaw will only be 32. Just imagine if we had the same Q for the next 53 years... do you see the Bond franchise continuing that long?...

Here it is - the first glimpse of Ben Whishaw in action as Q, the technological whizz employed by MI6 to furnish James Bond with an armoury of weaponry in the forthcoming Skyfall.

Whishaw, currently on our small screens in the BBC's epic The Hollow Crown and previously seen in The Hour, looks suitably geeky as the laboratory-based specialist in disguising state-of-the-art gadgets in objects as inane as a cigarette lighter or pen.

Ben Whishaw as Q in the latest James Bond adventure, Skyfall

Whishaw is the fourth actor to play the role of Bond's resident gadget master. Peter Burton was the first, as Major Boothroyd, followed by Desmond Llewelyn who played Q in 17 films. John Cleese then played his assistant, R, in The World Is Not Enough, before being promoted to Q for Die Another Day.

The plot to Skyfall, Bond's 23rd outing, is being closely guarded, but we...

James Bond is finally getting his gadget master back. Absent in the Daniel Crag films thus far, which opted for a grittier take on the character, we’ve missed the quip-filled character of Q. Akin to Batman’s Lucius Fox, the MI6 go-to man in technology has been portrayed by John Cleese, Peter Burton as well as Desmond Llewelyn, who racked up the most appearances in previous films. He’s now back, and taking the form of Ben Whishaw.

Much younger and most certainly geekier-looking than the previous incarnations, Entertainment Weekly has our first glimpse at the Bright Star and I’m Not There actor showing off some new tech, as Daniel Craig looks on in the background. The 31-year-old English actor is in for a strong year, as he also has a major role in the Wachowski‘s Cloud Atlas, which re-teams him with director Tom Tykwer, after working...

The first two James Bond films starring Daniel Craig famously took things back to basics — no cartoonishly eccentric über-villain, no wildly over-the-top secret lair, and no over-elaborate sci-fi gadgetry. Most of the changes were quite welcome, but that last one also meant the loss of one of the franchise’s most beloved characters: Q, the master of spy technology at MI6 and a sharp comic foil for Agent 007.

EW is happy to confirm that Q will return in the latest James Bond film, Skyfall, as played by actor Ben Whishaw (Bright Star, I’m Not There, Perfume). Q will aid...

In a life that could have stepped straight from the pages of his beloved Dickens, albeit a 20th century and queer version, Peter William Burton was a boy of humble Hackney origins, born as the Second World War staggered to a close, who by dint of an extraordinary passion for books blazed a fascinating trail. His father was homosexual. Common of many of his kind, then persecuted, he married as a means of disguise. Like father like son, but their shared sexuality gave them nothing in common. What it created was an unhappy backdrop for growing up, and a desire to leave home and school as soon as possible. When he read the eulogy at his father's funeral, he stated, "George Burton was an old bugger!" Most of those gathered assumed he was being affectionately ribald. He was in fact being bluntly truthful. It is a great shame that he...

As James Bond prepares for his 23rd official outing in Skyfall and to mark next year’s 50th Anniversary of one of the most successful movie franchises of all time I have been tasked to take a retrospective look at the films that turned author Ian Fleming’s creation into one of the most recognised and iconic characters in film history.

Following the huge success of the first James Bond film Dr. No, producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman were keen to start production on a follow-up. With United Artists offering the pair $2 million, double the budget of Dr. No, to quickly get a sequel in the works Broccoli and Saltzman were left to decide which of Fleming’s novels to adapt next.

In an interview with Life magazine the then Us President John F. Kennedy had mentioned the Bond novel From Russia With Love in a list of his top ten favourite books.

We recently heard that Ben Whishaw (Perfume) has been cast in the upcoming James Bond movie "Skyfall." And now comes word that he'll be playing the role of MI6 gadget expert Q. Whishaw will play the youngest Q in the history of the Bond franchise. So young, that he's actually younger than James Bond (Daniel Craig). Other actors who played the role are Peter Burton, Desmond Llewelyn, and John Cleese. Sam Mendes (American Beauty) is set to direct the 23rd Bond installment, which co-stars Judi Dench and Javier Bardem. It is scheduled to hit theaters on November 9th, 2012.

The BBC is reporting that 31 year old actor Ben Wishaw will play the gadgets master "Q" in the next James Bond film Skyfall. The report hasn't been officially confirmed by Eon Productions. If true, Wishaw would follow in the footsteps of actors Peter Burton, Desmond Llewelyn, Alec McCowan and John Cleese, all of whom provided 007 with his state of the art weaponry and gadgets. Wishaw would be the youngest actor to play the role. The character would be returning to the series following his absence in the two Daniel Craig Bond movies. Click here for more...

In the end Naomie Harris isn’t bringing M’s secretary Miss. Moneypenny back to the James Bond franchise (at the press conference she revealed she was playing a field agent instead) but there is at least one iconic character due to return in Skyfall. The Hollywood Reporter have revealed that Ben Whishaw will be playing the godfather of gadgets and dry wit, Q.

Whishaw was cast in the movie some months ago and we did wonder whether he might just be eccentric enough to play Q but were put off by the fact he’s only 31 years of age. Whilst it will be a little strange to see someone younger than Daniel Craig playing Q, everyone was young once I suppose and we are quite excited about the fresh casting. There’s no reason why he now can’t go on and play the character for decades really.

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Ben Whishaw is reportedly playing 007's gadget guru Q in the next Bond film, Skyfall.

The 31-year-old, who recently appeared in BBC drama The Hour, was confirmed as a cast member for the new movie earlier this month by director Sam Mendes.

But Mendes refused to divulge what part the actor was playing. It's now being reported that Ben will be the Secret Service quartermaster, with a source telling The Sun he would be "very different" to his predecessors.

They told the paper: "He'll be far more serious, as is the trend with the new films."

Ben is much younger than previous actors who played Q, the man whose job it is to keep Bond equipped with the latest technology.

Peter Burton was first to play the role on screen, in 1962's Dr No.

Desmond Llewelyn then portrayed the character in 17 Bond movies until he was killed in a car...

Sam Mendes is wasting no time in shaking up the "James Bond" franchise.

According to BBC, the agent for British actor Ben Whishaw has confirmed that the 31-year old will appear in "Skyfall" as MI6 gadget guru Q, the tech wizard who supplies James Bond his always interesting gizmos. The casting will mark the first time that an actor playing Q is younger than the Bond star; Daniel Craig is 43 years old.

The role of Q was played for 36 years by Desmond Llewelyn, who first appeared in 1963's "From Russia With Love," and went on to star in every Bond film, aside from Roger Moore's bow in "Live and Let Live," until he passed away in 1999. Peter Burton played him as Major Boothroyd in 1962's "Dr. No," and John Cleese bookended by taking on the part in 2002's "Die Another Day."

Mendes, who promises an entirely original, non-book adventure for...

With the release of George Clooney's political drama "The Ides of March," "Extra" collected a list of 20 great quotes for some stellar movies about matters of state.

20 Political Movie Quotes'The Candidate' (1972)

Bill McKay (Robert Redford): [after winning the election] "What do we do now?"

'Syriana' (2005)

Danny Dalton (Tim Blake Nelson): "Corruption? Corruption is government intrusion into market efficiencies in the form of regulations. That's Milton Friedman. He got a goddamn Nobel Prize.

A Casualty Of War: The Arcadia Book of Gay Short Stories

Edited by Peter Burton (Arcadia Books)

In this post Will and Grace, Queer Eye, Broke Back Mountain world, where gay is the new black, and every home should at least know one, a "Gay" anthology seems a little like a quaintly queer idea. However since being homosexual, to twist Graucho Marx, consists largely of being the member of a club you didn't initially want to be a member of, especially if you come from a small town, or live in a tough part of any major metropolis, such projects retain a fundamental necessity.

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