As what we know about James Bond 26 has us on the hook waiting to find out what happens next, it’s anyone’s guess how the Amazon-MGM Studios/EON Productions deal will affect the franchise overall. Admittedly it’s not a fun place to be,

Osgood Perkins explained why he will never direct a James Bond film because of IP owner and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

According to Bond fans on social media (and one totally unsubstantiated rumor in The Sun ), Florence Pugh would be perfect as a modern Miss Moneypenny. In fact, some Bond fans on Instagram have even gone so far as to imagine what Pugh might look like in the role.

The 71-year-old actor portrayed 007 in four movies between 1995 and 2002 and is tempted by the idea of reprising his role as the famous spy.

We are still looking for our next James Bond, and before we get official confirmation on it, Pierce Brosnan is addressing his return as the charming agent in the critically acclaimed franchise.

Ryan Britt covers all things entertainment for Men's Journal. He's written three critically acclaimed books on pop culture, which include essays about Star Wars, the making of Star Trek, and the history of Dune. He owns more James Bond novels and Sherlock Holmes books than is reasonable.

On The Vergecast: the future of 007, Framework’s repairable plans for everything, and face monitors.

Skip the chronology and delve into the cinematic world of James Bond by watching each 007 entry in a thematic order that makes sense. The James Bond movie catalog is big -- 25 films in the official 007 canon,