Lashana Lynch Is the New 007 ⁠- however She’s Not a Feminine James Bond

The (fictional) world of MI6 is getting a severe shake-up with the information that the upcoming Bond 25 will introduce a model new 007. It was beforehand introduced that Captain Marvel star Lashana Lynch was becoming a member of the solid of Daniel Craig’s closing James Bond movie, and now an insider has revealed that she is going to truly be taking over the code title that James Bond used for thus lengthy. In response to the information, the brand new film begins with James Bond popping out of retirement to face a brand new villain.

“There’s a pivotal scene at first of the movie the place M says, ‘Are available in 007’, and in walks Lashana who’s black, stunning and a girl.” a supply mentioned. “It is a popcorn-dropping second.”

The script of Bond 25 has been by means of quite a few adjustments because it was first conceived, and most just lately, Fleabag and Killing Eve author Phoebe Waller-Bridge was introduced in to carry a bit of her wit, irreverence, and feminism to the franchise. Nevertheless, whether or not this new casting resolution implies that future movies function the brand new feminine 007 stays to be seen. Lynch is certainly not a feminine James Bond however a brand new character with the identical job. The supply additionally mentioned, “Bond remains to be Bond however he is been changed as 007.”

This might nonetheless imply a female-led 007 franchise is on its method, nevertheless it might additionally suggest that in future motion pictures, James Bond will seem with a brand new job or a brand new employer. Or maybe, as is so typically the case (we’re you, Spider-Man), we’ll see the franchise fully rebooted?