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Euronews
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
The next James Bond? Unknown British actor reportedly screentests
Speculation continues over the new James Bond adventure, which will be directed by Dune director Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Now that key filmmaking positions have been announced, all the new era of the 007 saga needs is a fresh secret agent. From Aaron Taylor-Johnson to three reported studio favourites, all bets are (still) off. Or are they? Reports of a relatively unknown actor have surfaced, with The Hollywood Reporter confirming that Scott Rose-Marsh has screen tested for the role of the new 007. The 37-year-old British actor was brought in sometime in late June to read sides from 1995 Bond film GoldenEye. It is suggested he may have performed pages from Knight's in-progress script for Bond 26. Reports claims the London BRIT School graduate 'was given just one piece of direction before the test cameras rolled: Don't impersonate a previous Bond.' Rose-Marsh has a handful of film and TV credits, including the 2021 independent movie Krays: Code Of Silence (2021), as well as the UK TV shows Chloe (2021) and The Outlaws (2021-22). This news goes against reports that Amazon, which bought the 007 franchise for a reported $1 billion this year and are now in creative control, are looking for a younger actor in his 20s for the next Bond. It also confirms that the race to become the next James Bond is an unpredictable one, as there has never been a redheaded 007. Should Rose-March make it through the audition process and become the new Bond, he'll doubtlessly have UK tabloid headlines to deal with – especially considering the ridiculous fuss made over Daniel Craig's blond hair when he was cast in 2005. Still, it's early in the process and no official statements have been released regarding casting. Elsewhere, Succession star Brian Cox, who also hosts the Prime Video reality competition show spin-off 007: Road to a Million, recently said Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy would be an "interesting" choice to play James Bond. In an interview with Radio Times, Cox asked: "Is Cillian Murphy being recommended? I think that would be interesting. I like Cillian. He's very real, he's got no crap about him." In the interview, Cox went on to describe Valdimir Putin as a 'definite villain' and criticised Donald Trump's administration. 'There's certainly a lot of people around who I feel are villainous,' said the 79-year-old Scottish actor, adding: 'With what's happening in Ukraine, Putin is a definite villain, for my money.' 'I think some of the American behaviour has definitely been unthinking," said Cox. "What's tragic is that America was built on the notion of egalitarianism, and the present administration don't want us to be equal.' There is still no official release date or title for the 26th 007 movie.
Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lola Young speechless as Elton John gushes over 'real' star after 'dark things'
Globally renowned singer Lola Young talks to Elton John about her flourishing music career as the legend describes her single Dealer as 'the biggest smash' he's heard in years Music sensation Lola Young took the world by storm when she released her hit single Messy last year. And while she gained a legion of fans the world over, it seems there was one unlikely person who quickly became her number one fan - step forward Sir Elton John. In a candid chat with the music icon on his Rocket Hour podcast on Apple Music 1, the man behind hits including Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Candle In The Wind, described her single Dealer as "the biggest smash I've heard in years." Speaking about her single from her upcoming album I'm Only F***king Myself, Elton tells her: "I have to say, after listening to the album ['I'm Only F**king Myself'], there's a track on your album which would be the next single, I'm going to tell everyone it's called 'Dealer'." He added: "And if that isn't Number 1, I bet my house that that's the Number 1 single. I bet my house. It is f**king amazing. It's unbelievable. It's the biggest smash I've heard in years." The London born singer and songwriter, 24, who studied at the BRIT School, was propelled into global fame when she launched her song Messy, which drew the attention of the good and the great within the music industry. During their chat, Elton described the hit single as "great" and praised her for performing in her own video. He continued: "Messy' was the record that really launched you into the stratosphere. It was such a great song and I loved the video because you were performing in the video and you thought, 'Wow, this is a proper artist.'" During their chat, he went on to say: "This is a real artist. This isn't some pop star who's doing a video of miming and so forth." He added: "This girl is unreal. I don't want to make comparisons, but Raye is the same as you, she's a great artist, she gives out so much of herself. " He then went on to say: "What I love about you, you are there. What you see with Lola Young is what you get. " Elton explained: "And what you get is f**king great … Well, the thing about you is that you are authentic. And there are so many girls around now that are authentic. The girls are truly leading the charge." But it looks as though Lola is just as enamoured by Elton as he is of her. Speaking about what his encouraging words mean to her, she replied: "Thank you, Elton. This means so much to me. You have no idea. I'm just so grateful to be sitting here with you." She continued: "I'm honestly taken aback by how much has gone on in my life. But also things, moments like this, talking to someone like you is just an incredible moment ... " She added: "I have gone through a lot and I've really managed to pull out the other side of a lot of dark things. Thank you for having me. Music is so powerful and I'm able to do that now in a way where I'm in such a head space for it to take on what's happening, to take on the success and all of that."
Sydney Morning Herald
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
I spent an evening with Nick Kyrgios. It was bleaker than expected
Every episode of Good Trouble, Nick Kyrgios's podcast, begins with the same mission statement. 'We celebrate those who have the courage to disrupt the norms… In each episode we'll sit down with game-changers who aren't afraid to rock the boat.' On Tuesday night that fearless rule-breaking was taking place at the New Wimbledon Theatre with a recording in front of a live audience. This is a path taken by almost everyone with a successful podcast. As acts of rebellion go, it is hardly Tiananmen Square. Over 14 previous episodes, Kyrgios has hosted an outspoken guest, with appearances from Piers Morgan, Mike Tyson and John McEnroe. On Tuesday Kyrgios was the subject, with questions asked by Gordon Smart. The guest presenter and archive footage did most of the heavy lifting, and it was for the best. Kyrgios, 30, arrived aggressively relaxed, sleek and smart in patterned hoodie, black jeans, black cap and bright white trainers. He looked ready to play at Wimbledon next week, where he was a beaten finalist in 2022. Instead injuries have limited him to five matches in the past three years. While he recovers he has made exploratory steps towards broadcasting. 'At this point he is a tennis influencer,' said Andy Roddick earlier this year, which was not meant as a compliment. The BBC has decided against using Kyrgios in its 2025 Wimbledon coverage. There was some mickey-taking about more or less everyone in the sport, always with affection and charm. Before his breakout win over Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014 Kyrgios's coach told him: 'You're probably not going to win today.' Once the match started, Kyrgios realised, 'this guy's not even that good'. There was some unhelpful innuendo about the nature of Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz's relationship. There was sadness too. Asked what was his worst moment in tennis he replies 'jeez I've had a lot of bad matches,' before settling on defaulting at the Italian Open in 2019 against Casper Ruud, when he threw a chair across the court. He said he thinks of his Wimbledon final defeat by Novak Djokovic every day although one of the night's biggest laughs is remembering what Catherine, Princess of Wales, said to him after that game: 'Great work, well played,' then what Kyrgios thought at the time, 'How would you know?' We see a lovely home video from his childhood showing Kyrgios lip-syncing with BRIT School flair to Breathe, from Lin Manuel-Miranda's musical In the Heights. This fits the tone of Good Trouble, which has softened Kyrgios, positioning him as a reasonably convincing nice bloke.
The Age
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
I spent an evening with Nick Kyrgios. It was bleaker than expected
Every episode of Good Trouble, Nick Kyrgios's podcast, begins with the same mission statement. 'We celebrate those who have the courage to disrupt the norms… In each episode we'll sit down with game-changers who aren't afraid to rock the boat.' On Tuesday night that fearless rule-breaking was taking place at the New Wimbledon Theatre with a recording in front of a live audience. This is a path taken by almost everyone with a successful podcast. As acts of rebellion go, it is hardly Tiananmen Square. Over 14 previous episodes, Kyrgios has hosted an outspoken guest, with appearances from Piers Morgan, Mike Tyson and John McEnroe. On Tuesday Kyrgios was the subject, with questions asked by Gordon Smart. The guest presenter and archive footage did most of the heavy lifting, and it was for the best. Kyrgios, 30, arrived aggressively relaxed, sleek and smart in patterned hoodie, black jeans, black cap and bright white trainers. He looked ready to play at Wimbledon next week, where he was a beaten finalist in 2022. Instead injuries have limited him to five matches in the past three years. While he recovers he has made exploratory steps towards broadcasting. 'At this point he is a tennis influencer,' said Andy Roddick earlier this year, which was not meant as a compliment. The BBC has decided against using Kyrgios in its 2025 Wimbledon coverage. There was some mickey-taking about more or less everyone in the sport, always with affection and charm. Before his breakout win over Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014 Kyrgios's coach told him: 'You're probably not going to win today.' Once the match started, Kyrgios realised, 'this guy's not even that good'. There was some unhelpful innuendo about the nature of Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz's relationship. There was sadness too. Asked what was his worst moment in tennis he replies 'jeez I've had a lot of bad matches,' before settling on defaulting at the Italian Open in 2019 against Casper Ruud, when he threw a chair across the court. He said he thinks of his Wimbledon final defeat by Novak Djokovic every day although one of the night's biggest laughs is remembering what Catherine, Princess of Wales, said to him after that game: 'Great work, well played,' then what Kyrgios thought at the time, 'How would you know?' We see a lovely home video from his childhood showing Kyrgios lip-syncing with BRIT School flair to Breathe, from Lin Manuel-Miranda's musical In the Heights. This fits the tone of Good Trouble, which has softened Kyrgios, positioning him as a reasonably convincing nice bloke.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jessie J Says She Was Diagnosed With ‘Early Breast Cancer' Before the Release of ‘No Secrets': ‘I Just Wanted to Be Open and Share It'
British singer-songwriter Jessica Ellen Cornish, aka Jessie J, took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal that she was diagnosed with 'early breast cancer' before the release of her track 'No Secrets' in April. 'Before 'No Secrets' came out, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer,' she said. 'I'm highlighting the word early. Cancer sucks in any form but I'm holding on to the word early.' More from Variety The BRIT School Earns Outstanding Ofsted Rating as Alumna Jessie J Encourages Patrons to 'Keep Raising Money' During Urgent Need for Funding Steven Tyler Makes First Public Performance in Two Years With the Return of His Annual Grammy Viewing Party 'American Idol': Luis Fonsi, Bebe Rexha, Toni Braxton Tapped to Duet With Finalists (EXCLUSIVE) Cornish went on to say that she has been 'in and out of tests' since the release of the track and wanted to share the video in an attempt to be 'open' about her journey with her supporters. 'I just wanted to be open and share it because selfishly, I do not talk about it enough,' she explained. 'I'm not processing it because I'm working so hard. I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support, and also their own stories. I'm an open book. It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much. Similar and worse.' She continued, 'I'm getting to keep my nipples, that's good. It's a weird topic and a weird situation. And I know the press are going to say crazy stuff but you know what, to get diagnosed with this as I'm putting out a song called 'No Secrets' right before a song called 'Living My Best Life,' which was all pre-planned before I found out about this, I mean you can't make it up.' Some of the Grammy-nominated artist's other tracks include 'Together Till Infinity,' 'Heaven Bound,' 'I Want Love' and 'Brave.' Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
