WillAmazons 007 franchise ever take center stage again?
Does the world really need another Bond?
Jeff Bezos is publicly asking Who will be the next Bond?
(L-R) Roger Moore, Daniel Craig, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan and George LazenbyEverett
Roger Moore, always charming, was semi-adept as a tennis partner but felt miscast for mayhem.
Pierce Brosnans impeccable manners arguably were better attuned to a casino than to combat.
Of course not, but youll help my bargaining position.
Everett
He stayed for one more Bond, better paid.
The franchise ran aground in the early 80s with the awkwardly titledOctopussy, distributed by United Artists.
a Black Bond?).
And that Connery would defect to star in it.
It starred the dissident Connery, whileOctopussy, which was about a Faberge egg, starred Moore.
The relevant question now, however, is not about casting but business strategy.
Hollywood insiders believe the Star Wars legacy has been over exploited by this strategy.
My life has been dedicated to building upon the extraordinary 007 legacy, said Broccoli in her farewell speech.
There will be a next phase for the legendary 007 all over the world, he declared.
And bountiful careers await Bond alumni.
The never-Bond John Gavin delivered a strong performance as an ambassador.
But unlike Connery, he never scored a cut of 007 profits.
