No Time To Die was originally scheduled to come out in April 2020. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Gregory is a journalist working for Tyla. However the new release date has proved problematic as Fast And Furious 9 was scheduled for the same date. That’s a year after the film, the 25th in the Bond franchise, was first scheduled to be released. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the film was delayed until November 2020. It was first reported that Lynch would be playing the first female 007 in summer 2019, but at the time it was merely an unconfirmed rumor. The delay is another major blow to theaters. Well, we now have the real answer. First it was Idris Elba. MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, today announced the release of NO TIME TO DIE, the 25th film in the James Bond series, will be delayed until 2 April 2021 in order to be seen by a worldwide theatrical audience. "I am one Black woman - if it were another Black woman cast in the role, it would have been the same conversation, she would have got the same attacks, the same abuse," she said. Universal, the studio behind the high-octane franchise, is distributing the Bond film internationally. The release of the new James Bond film, No Time to Die, has been delayed. Back in March, “No Time to Die” was the first major tentpole to shift its release date before the global health crisis caused by coronavirus could even be classified as a pandemic. Published 4:27 PM, Thursday November 05 2020 GMT. The actress plays MI6 agent Nomi and addressed the speculation surrounding her character earlier this year that suggested she would take up the iconic mantle. Trailers for No Time To Die have … Gayle King Talks Wild Election Night: ‘I Slept in My Clothes and My Spanx’, Rob Lowe Downsizes to 1970s Montecito Fixer-Upper. Despite the negativity there was also a lot of support for being a huge step in the right direction for diversity. After its first delay, the movie was set to premiere in the U.K. on Nov. 12 and in North America on Nov. 20. Without “No Time to Die,” Pixar’s “Soul” on Nov. 20 is the next big movie slated for theatrical release. Instead of hitting cinemas at the same time, F9 will come out on May 28 so the film’s — both produced by Universal — don’t compete against each other at the box office. "I just have to remind myself that the conversation is happening and that I'm a part of something that will be very, very revolutionary," she added. Just last month it was Harry Styles. But as England goes into another national lockdown, as do several other countries around Europe and cases continue to rise, the film has been pushed back once again. We are here for it! Since “No Time to Die” moved to the same weekend as “Fast & Furious” sequel “F9,” that movie was pushed back to May 28, 2021. 2012’s Skyfall grossed more than $1.4 billion. He loves Madonna, teen dramas from the 90s and prefers tea over coffee. The cast also includes Lashana Lynch as Nomi, Ana de Armas, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Billy Magnussen and more. James Bond is back in No Time To Die - but he's not 007 any more. How Many Electoral College Votes Will Joe Biden Win? However, there are rumblings that Disney will move the animated adventure and possibly even put it on Disney Plus, the studio’s subscription streaming service. The new James Bond film has been delayed a second time because of the coronavirus and will now be released almost a year behind schedule, delivering another big blow to Hollywood. No Time to Die has been pushed to an April 2, 2021 release date, Variety reports. “No Time to Die” carries a production budget over $200 million and cost millions more to promote. Two Warner Bros. titles, “Wonder Woman 1984” and “Dune,” are still set for December, though there’s a chance those could be postponed again as well. Fans will have to wait several more months to see Lashana take on the 007 mantle. Lashana spilt more details about her role in a new interview with Harper's Bazaar, and addressed the online criticism she faced following the announcement earlier this year. “We understand the delay will be disappointing to our fans but we now look forward to sharing ‘No Time To Die’ next year.”. At the time, the rumours were met with some backlash from traditionalists who believe that 007 should be played by a white man. Tickets on sale now for the 2020 PrideFEST Luncheon, with keynote speakers Magda Szubanski and Hon. The film was slated for release in April however it was pushed back to November and now April 2 has been announced as the new date fans can get their final fix of Daniel Craig as the secret agent. The trailer for the upcoming and 25th instalment was released last month and shows leading man Craig globe-trotting across Italy, London and Chile. Get in touch [email protected], US Presidential Election 2020: Joe Biden Wins, Ancient Remains Prove Women Have Been Running The World For At Least 9,000 Years, 80% Of People Want A Ban On Fireworks Sales To Protect Pets, Harry Styles Denies Rumours He Will Replace Daniel Craig As The Next James Bond, People Are Putting Up Rainbow Christmas Trees To Pay Tribute To The NHS, Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague Reveals She Had Cancerous Mole, You Can View All Seven Of The Planets In The Sky Next Month, You Can Now Do High School Musical Dance Workouts At Home, Woman's Pet Rabbit Is Killed By 'Bomb-Like' Fireworks. In the new film we will see Daniel Craig return as Bond for the final time. “MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, today announced the release of ‘No Time To Die,’ the 25th film in the James Bond series, will be delayed until 2 April in order to be seen by a worldwide theatrical audience,” the filmmakers said in a statement. The statement reads: "We understand the delay will be disappointing to our fans but we now look forward to sharing No Time To Die next year.". The cast also includes Ana de Armas, Ben Whishaw and Christoph Waltz. Lashana Lynch, one of the stars of the long delayed James Bond film No Time To Die, has confirmed her character is replacing Daniel Craig's James Bond as 007. . Julie Bishop! We previously addressed the rumours surrounding Lashana's role in the long running film franchise. Cary Joji Fukunaga directed “No Time to Die,” with Rami Malek set as Bond’s adversary Safin, Léa Seydoux returning as Bond’s love interest and Lashana Lynch playing a new ’00 agent. A new interview with Lashana Lynch, who plays an MI6 agent called Nomi in the film, confirmed that she has inherited the mantle of 007 from Bond.. Yet the decision to move the upcoming Bond entry into next year is not entirely surprising considering coronavirus cases in Europe have started to rise again and New York and Los Angeles, the two biggest U.S. markets, remain closed. After graduating with a master's degree in journalism, he has worked for both print and online publications and is particularly interested in TV, (pop) music and lifestyle. “No Time to Die,” the latest James Bond installment, will be postponed until next year, the filmmakers announced Friday. The Bond franchise is one of the highest-earning at the box office, with the last film — 2015's Spectre — bringing in $1.2 billion worldwide. The studio reportedly lost millions when it shelved the movie earlier in 2020. Given Bond’s global appeal, the sequel’s backers wanted to wait until audiences across the world felt safe returning to theaters to have a chance at turning a profit. But industry experts suggested the release date for “No Time to Die” might not waiver because the Bond franchise relies heavily on international ticket sales — and overseas cinemas have seen a stronger return to theaters compared to domestic venues. “We understand the delay will be disappointing to our fans but we now look forward to sharing No Time To Die next year,” a statement on the film’s website said. The script was written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, but was given a “polish” by Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge — who was involved with the project at the request of Craig. It comes as the film industry continues to grapple with the ongoing global pandemic while many theatres around the world remain closed. She is the second female screenwriter ever credited with writing a Bond film. Packed into the two-and-a-half minute clip are several action sequences and a better insight into the film’s villain Safin (Rami Malek) who is seeking revenge Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux), whom Bond rode off into the sunset with in the last film. The film, starring Daniel Craig in his final stint as the agent formerly known as 007, is expected to hit theaters April 2, 2021, a year later than initially planned. © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. 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MGM, Universal and Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli addressed the delays in a statement on social media. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Not even James Bond can save cinema as the release of the upcoming film No Time To Die is delayed again. The 25th Bond film is now scheduled for April 2021, a year after its originally release date. @media (max-width:767px){.css-4n1las{display:none;}}More Like This@media (min-width:768px){.css-1s8mc50{display:none;}}More Like This. No Time To Die is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on April 2, 2021. Not even James Bond can save cinema as the release of the upcoming film No Time To Die is delayed again. “No Time to Die,” the latest James Bond installment, will be postponed until next year, the filmmakers announced Friday. Why Is 'Saturday Night Live' Suddenly Booking So Many Older Rock Bands? 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