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Casting News Round-Up: March 4-8

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Mar. 4

• Shirley MacLaine Returns With New Members To ‘Downton Abbey’, As Another Leaves
• Emma Watson To Don Glass Slippers For Disney’s ‘Cinderella’, Directed by Kenneth Branagh
• Tina Fey Joins Jason Bateman in Levy’s ‘This Is Where I Leave You’
• Halle Berry Returning To ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’
• Liam Neeson Will Add Vocal Talent to ‘The Nut Job’
• Jim Parson, Taylor Kitsch Join HBO’s Ryan Murphy Directed Movie ‘The Normal Heart’
• Meagan Good, Dylan Baker Join ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’
• Allison Miller Cast in Fox’s ‘Unwanted’, Directed by Radio Silence
• Abigail Spencer Stars In ‘Beautiful Now’
• Sarah Snook Cast in ‘Predestination’, Alongside Ethan Hawke

Casting News Round-Up: Jan. 14-18

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Jan. 14

• Connie Nielsen and Amber Heard Join Kevin Costner and Hailee Steinfeld in McG’s ‘Three Days to Kill’
• Louis C.K. Joins David O. Russell’s Untitled Abscam Drama Starring Christian Bale & Amy Adams
• Tyler Perry Adds Chad Michael Murray & Larry the Cable Guy To ‘Madea Christmas’, Yikes
• Melissa George, Roy Dupuis Set For Canadian-Australian Drama ‘Rest Home’
• Jessica Lucas Heads To Zac Efron’s ‘Are We Officially Dating Yet?’

Daniel Craig Set For 5 Bond Films, But Even More In His Future?

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Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond has been widely debated ever since his initial casting, when fans first threatened to boycott because he was too blonde. But after the grand success of Casino Royale, Craig was given a license to keep killin’ them movies, which brings us to Skyfall this November, his third movie. Recently EON Productions announced a further two Bond movies in the series, with the next Bond film coming hot on the heels of Skyfall in 2014. Of course, if that doesn’t work out, DMC has some great suggestions for who should play the next James Bond.

Dream Movie Casting James Bond: Ryan Gosling, The Next 007?

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The character of James Bond is part comedian, part secret agent. A witty playboy and a dark and brooding killer. He drinks well, sleeps well, and shoots well. Now the real question remains, who, if not Daniel Craig, will be the next James Bond after the release of Skyfall this November.

‘Skyfall’ Character Posters/Banner Showcases James Bond & Friends

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[UPDATE] Check out the new UK trailer for Skyfall.

007 Cast Comparison: James Bond(s)

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“The name is Bond, James Bond.”

With those simple words an icon was introduced to the world: James Bond, 007, the suave international man of mystery with a license to kill. It is estimated that since his first appearance in 1962’s Dr. No, over a quarter of the world’s population has seen at least one James Bond film (which makes sense for a series that has spanned half a century and soon-to-be 23 films). Created by the immensely talented Sir Ian Fleming for the page in 1953, the character was adapted to the screen through the efforts of Albert “Cubby” Broccoli and his producing partner Harry Saltzman in 1962, never looking back since.

Full ‘Skyfall’ Trailer: Bond, Beauties & Bad Guys (Domestic & International)

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Fresh off his stunt with the Queen at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, the full length trailer for Sam Mende’s Skyfall has arrived, and its every bit as good as anything we’ve seen from the film so far. Added bonus, our first full look at Javier Bardem’s villain.

‘Skyfall’ Teaser Trailer Looks Bold & Beautiful (HD Stills) (UPDATE: Olympics TV Spot)

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[UPDATE] There’s a new TV spot for Skyfall that premiered at the Olympics. See it after the jump.

Teaser Poster for ‘Skyfall’ Features Daniel Craig In Stylish Black & White

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Javier Bardem with a terrible blonde hair cut, with a few stills of the supporting cast and very little of plot revealed, Sam Mendes is bringing a much better character focus to the latest Bond film.  After several official photos, we now have our first official teaser poster for Skyfall, starring Daniel Craig. Hurry up and see it after the jump.

Greek Beauty Tonia Sotiropoulou Is Bond’s New Girlfriend in ‘Skyfall’

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James Bond, the international man of mystery, has finally gotten himself a girlfriend. Greek actress Tonia Sotiropoulou announced her casting on Facebook the other day, joining fellow Skyfall Bond girls Naomie Harris (28 Days Later) and formerly unknown French actress Bérénice Marlohe. Sotiropolou actually first auditioned for Marlohe’s larger role of Severine, before landing her current role as Bond’s girlfriend in this, the 23rd film in the series. She will be filming a few scenes over a period of five days in Turkey, as production on Skyfall remains in full swing.

Bond Is Replacing Martinis with Heineken? Product Placement Be Damned!

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So further blatant product placement has won out over a sophisticated drink. How am I not surprised. Sure Martinis aren’t entirely popular nowadays, but it gave James Bond an air of sophistication while Heineken reeks everyman and bloating. Another win for Martinis: Beer cannot be shaken, nor stirred.