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Perspective: The next James Bond

Perspective: The next James Bond
NPR News Saturday 24 October 2026, 12:00 UTC By Scott Simon 1 min read
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A new James Bond is nigh, to replace the last actor in the 64 year-old movie franchise. What evil forces will the new 007 face? Killer lettuce?(Image credit: Jack Kay/Getty Images)

A new James Bond is nigh, to replace the last actor in the 64 year-old movie franchise. What evil forces will the new 007 face? Killer Drones? Killer AI? Killer lettuce?

(Image credit: Jack Kay/Getty Images)

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