Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie light up the screen as the iconic spy James Bond and a femme fatale Bond girl, respectively, in a new trailer.
However, the ‘Bond 26’ video, which has already amassed 2million views on YouTube since its release on Saturday, is indeed a fake.
KH Studio, known for creating ‘concept trailers’, produced the thrilling one-minute teaser by using a mix of footage from other movies and artificial intelligence.
‘Please note that this video is a concept trailer created solely for artistic and entertainment purposes,’ KH Studio noted alongside the post. ‘I have meticulously incorporated various effects, sound design, AI technologies, movie analytics, and other elements to bring my vision to life.’
Neither Cavill, 40, nor Robbie, 33, are confirmed to be involved in the next installment of the enduring James Bond series.
Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie light up the screen as the iconic spy James Bond and a captivating Bond girl, respectively, in a new trailer
Series producer Barbara Broccoli is currently reshaping the franchise in the wake of Daniel Craig’s exit, concluding his five-film stint as 007 with 2021’s No Time to Die.
The ‘Bond 26’ clip begins with a montage of Cavill engaged in espionage-like activities from his previous films as Robbie’s voiceover is heard saying: ‘We are not like the others, we can have much more than anyone else.’
Robbie continues to narrate the voice over before she is shown in a digitally-altered scene, saying, ‘Hello James Bond.’
The lip movements of the Barbie star don’t synchronize with the audio, indicating further evidence that the teaser is indeed a forgery.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that Cavill speaks with an American accent in portraying the British character, adding to the discrepancies.
For years, Cavill fans have wished to see the actor take on the iconic superspy role after Craig, who followed in the footsteps of Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Timothy Dalton.
As the Witcher star promoted his new WWII action film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, set to open this weekend, he’s repeatedly been asked about any updates regarding the possibility of him being cast as James Bond.
‘I have no idea,’ Cavill told The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday.
The ‘Bond 26’ video , which has already amassed 2 million views on YouTube since its release on Saturday, is indeed a fake
KH Studio, known for creating ‘concept trailers’, produced the thrilling one-minute teaser by using a mix of footage from other movies and artificial intelligence
‘Please note that this video is a concept trailer created solely for artistic and entertainment purposes,’ KH Studio noted alongside the post
Neither Cavill, 40, nor Robbie, 33, are confirmed to be involved in the next installment of the enduring James Bond series
Series producer Barbara Broccoli is currently reshaping the franchise in the wake of Daniel Craig ‘s exit, concluding his five-film stint as 007 with 2021’s No Time to Die; Craig in 2015
‘All I’ve got to go off is the rumors. The same information you have. Maybe I’m too old now, maybe I’m not. It’s up to [producers] Barbara Broccoli and Mike Wilson and we’ll see what their plans are.’
In a recent poll, Luther star Idris Elba topped the list to take on Bond.
The poll, commissioned by Lottoland, saw the 51-year-old beating the likes of Cavill, Venom star Tom Hardy, and the Oscar-winning man with the golden gong, Cillian Murphy, to the prized role.
Some of the other top 20 A-listers fans suggested to be in the running included some left-wing stars, like House of the Dragons’ Emilia Clarke, James Norton, Emily Blunt and Helen Mirren, The Sun revealed.
Bond is famed for turning those who play 007 into global superstars.
And the franchise isn’t shy of casting left-field stars to take on the role. The late Sean Connery, one of the most recognisable Bonds, had only featured in a series of TV films when he accepted the role of the titular British spy in 1962’s Dr. No, catapulting him to international fame.
But while Idris was the top choice, fans may end up disappointed after the actor ruled himself out of playing the role last year so he could focus on his deal with Netflix, where he is starring in Luther: The Fallen Sun.
Idris brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming’s famed British spy in February 2023.
Fans of James Bond revealed which actor they would most like to see replace Daniel Craig in the spy flicks – Idris Elba; seen in March
Daniel Craig has played James Bond for five instalments of the spy flicks, since Casino Royale in 2006
From Sean Connery (left) to Roger Moore (right), the men chosen to play Bond are typically steely-eyed, testosterone-fuelled, with deadly charm
Pictured: Pierce Brosnan as 007
When asked about the Luther film at the World Government Summit in Dubai, he said: ‘It’s very dark.
‘We’ve been working on the television show for about 10 years and so the natural ambition is to take it to the big screen, and so we’re here with the first movie.
‘You know, a lot of people talk about another character that begins with J and ends with B, but I’m not going to be that guy.
‘I’m going to be John Luther. That’s who I am.’
Back in August 2022, it was reported Idris had walked away from ‘years of talks’ with movie bosses to take over the famous role.
He had been the bookies’ favourite to replace Daniel Craig as the super spy, but is keen to pursue other roles – and has even put forward a list of proposed names to producer Barbara Broccoli of actors to play 007.
A source told The Sun: ‘Fans and Barbara wanted Idris but he wants to create something for himself.
‘However, he’s put forward names to play 007. He’s ‘informally’ in the decision-making process as he’s been in talks with producers for so long.’
MailOnline contacted reps for Idris and James Bond producers at the time.
While at the premiere of his movie The Harder They Fall in 2021, Idris said when asked if he’ll be considered as the next 007 he said: ‘No, I’m not going to be James Bond.’
He also told The Express about the rumours: ‘I’m probably the most famous Bond actor in the world, and I haven’t even played the role.’
While Aaron Taylor-Johnson, once hailed as the ‘one to beat’ to become the next 007, placed 9th
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Idris then added: ‘Enough is enough. I can’t talk about it anymore.’
Despite this Ladbrokes awarded the actor 3/1 on taking on the role after Daniel announced 2021’s No Time To Die would be his last outing as the character.
The bookmakers said at the time: ‘We’ve seen a flurry of interest in Idris Elba and have slashed his odds accordingly, so much so that he’s now the clear favourite as far as we’re concerned to replace Daniel Craig as 007.’
Also rumoured to be in the running at the time were Tom Hardy at 5/1, Rege-Jean Page 4/1 and Richard Madden 20/1.
James Bond producer Barbara previously admitted it will take a long time to choose Craig’s 007 replacement.
The filmmaker insisted it’s not as easy as picking an actor to take on the iconic role of the suave spy.
Speaking to Variety, Barbara said: ‘It’s a big decision.
‘It’s not just casting a role. It’s about a whole rethink about where we’re going.’
Grantchester’s James Norton (pictured in 2021) placed fourth in the poll for the future famed spy
Regé Jean-Page (pictured in July 2022) also made the list, placing just behind Madden in 11th
Earlier that same year, the blockbuster franchise’s producer confirmed Idris was ‘part of the conversation’ to be the next 007.
She told Deadline’s Crew Call podcast: ‘Well, we know Idris, we’re friends with him, and he’s a magnificent actor.’
‘And, you know, it’s been a part of the conversation, but it’s always difficult to have the conversation when you have someone in the seat.’
Barbara added that there is no rush from Bond bosses to name the actor as they wanted to let the cast and crew savour the Craig’s final movie No Time To Die.
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As does Welshman Luke Evans, who has starred in a string of Hollywood blockbusters – including the Hobbit, Fast & Furious 6 and Dracula Untold
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She said: ‘I think we have decided that until No Time To Die has had its run and Daniel has been able to – well, we’ve all been able to savour, reap the benefits of Daniel’s wonderful tenure, we’re not gonna think about, or talk about anybody else.’
The producer also hinted at a re-imagining of the franchise. explaining: ‘It’s a reinvention of Bond. We’re working out where to go with him, we’re talking that through.’
She added though that any casting announcements are a way off, saying: ‘We’re reinventing who he is and that takes time,’ she continued. ‘There isn’t a script and we can’t come up with one until we decide how we’re going to approach the next film.
‘I’d say that filming is at least two years away.’
