He was replaced by Cary Fukunaga, who's now the first American to direct a Bond film, something that stuck in the throat of many who believed the franchise should remain stridently British (although non-Brits like New Zealander Martin Campbell have taken on the job before). Production on the newest James Bond movie has been fraught. At the moment, Lynch's Bond 25 character’s name is currently listed on IMDb as Nomi, though no official details have been given on her character or role in the movie. An initial draft of Skyfall had Javier Bardem's villain as a jilted former 007, while Danny Boyle was rumoured to have left Bond 25 as director after the producers wanted to finish the movie with Bond dying (the official reason was that Boyle and the producers disputed over the script). New York, Most recently, Lynch appeared as a fighter pilot in Captain Marvel, alongside Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson. Please refresh the page and try again. GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Now, a new report about Bond 25 has given us hints of what could be on the horizon. Future US, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, Then Daniel Craig got injured and there was calamity on-set and people began to joke that the movie was cursed. Lynch is best known for appearing in Captain Marvel, playing the eponymous character's friend Maria Rambeau. The Bond name is incredibly valuable and a major part of film history, and the Broccoli family who produce the franchise are unlikely to retire the character when Craig steps down. She can mostly be found on Twitter at @Ceilidhann. Since 1957, GQ has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond. Many were surprised that Craig had even chosen to return for a fifth film (despite still being contracted for five installments). There’s a reason fans spent years wanting to see Idris Elba play Bond: It’s a role that means something to a lot of people and to Hollywood at large. This is the actor who said in an interview that he would rather slit his wrists than do another Bond movie. The producers of Bond have tried multiple times to have the 007 number apply to multiple characters. It's clear that No Time To Die 's Lashana Lynch will not actually be playing the "new" James Bond, a detail which should have been obvious from the fact that Craig returned in that role for this latest installment. You will receive a verification email shortly.