Tories Deny Starting Bond Rumour
Conservative Central Office has denied allegations that the Tories are behind a recent rumour that Michael Howard is set to take up the reigns as the new James Bond.
The latest Bond production, Casino Royale, is to begin shooting in the summer, with several top names mooted to be in contention for the lead role vacated by Pierce Brosnan.
Howard, Michael Howard
A spokesman for Barbara Broccoli and Eon Productions has refused to comment on the suggestions that Howard will play the action hero saying "We're not ruling anybody out at this stage"
Further gossip suggests that Eon are lining up an all-political-star cast with Lady Thatcher taking over from Dame Judi Dench as 'M' and Boris Johnson as 'Q'. The role of the megalomaniac villain intent on word domination is said to be filled by Tony Blair with the evil sidekick part to be played by Alan 'Oddjob' Milburn. Blair's sinister enforcer will be played by Peter Mandelson.
The latest Bond production, Casino Royale, is to begin shooting in the summer, with several top names mooted to be in contention for the lead role vacated by Pierce Brosnan.
Howard, Michael Howard
A spokesman for Barbara Broccoli and Eon Productions has refused to comment on the suggestions that Howard will play the action hero saying "We're not ruling anybody out at this stage"
Further gossip suggests that Eon are lining up an all-political-star cast with Lady Thatcher taking over from Dame Judi Dench as 'M' and Boris Johnson as 'Q'. The role of the megalomaniac villain intent on word domination is said to be filled by Tony Blair with the evil sidekick part to be played by Alan 'Oddjob' Milburn. Blair's sinister enforcer will be played by Peter Mandelson.
