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Extra.ie
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Trending celebrity couple tipped for double Bond duty
Let's face it: Dua Lipa and fiancé Callum Turner are one of the hottest couples right now, and the duo have been tipped for double duty for the next James Bond movie British actor Turner, who's best known for his roles in the Fantastic Beasts franchise as well as the indie film Green Room alongside Sir Patrick Stewart, has seen his odds to be the next 007 shoot up in recent weeks, with Ladbrokes sharing their top five contenders. Having been the 10th favourite to snag the role (at 14/1), the 35-year-old is now sitting as the joint second favourite at 5/1 (alongside Theo James), just behind Aaron Taylor Johnson at 7/4. Jack Lowden, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson also range from 6/1-8/1 in the bookies. Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Pic: Samir Hussein/WireImage Speaking on the shift in popularity, Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'A significant number of our punters feel that Callum Turner would make a good Bond, and this latest odds cut suggests that some producers might share their thoughts.' Turner's partner Dua is also looking likely to be contributing to the franchise in her own way, with the 29-year-old singer being tipped to perform the title track for the next instalment. Lipa would follow in the footsteps of Adele, Billie Eilish and Sam Smith, all of whom won Oscars for their Bond tunes. Callum Turner and Dua Lipa Pic: Michael Loccisano/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images Spokesperson for William Hill betting, Lee Phelps, shared: 'Speculation is mounting around the new James Bond film, and we have seen support for couple Dua Lipa and Callum Turner to both be involved in the next movie. 'Dua Lipa has already proven her credentials on the big screen and in the studio, so it's no surprise to see her odds shorten to 15/8 to follow the likes of Adele and Billie Eilish by singing the next iconic Bond theme. 'As a duo, they're now just 12/1 to both feature in the film in these respective roles, which would mark a bold and modern new direction for the franchise.'
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner backed for Bond roles in Amazon's hotly-anticipated 007 movie
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have both been backed to take up key roles in the next James Bond film. The famed couple, who got engaged last month, are 12/1 on odds, predicted by William Hill, to sing the theme song and star as the next 007 actor. Dua, 29, has a 15/8 shot to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Adele and Billie Eilish in singing the opening track to the next film. Partner Callum, 35, has saw support in the market for him to be cast as the next James Bond as he is now just 7/2 to follow on from Daniel Craig. A spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: 'Speculation is mounting around the new James Bond film, and we have seen support for couple Dua Lipa and Callum Turner to both be involved in the next movie. 'Dua Lipa has already proven her credentials on the big screen and in the studio, so it's no surprise to see her odds shorten to 15/8 to follow the likes of Adele and Billie Eilish by singing the next iconic Bond theme. The famed couple, who got engaged last month, are 12/1 on odds, predicted by William Hill, to respectively sing the theme song and star as the next 007 actor 'Meanwhile, Callum Turner has seen a flurry of support to succeed Daniel Craig as 007 himself – he's now 7/2 in the betting, behind only favourite Aaron Taylor Johnson (8/11), having steadily climbed the market in recent months. 'As a duo, they're now just 12/1 to both feature in the film in these respective roles, which would mark a bold and modern new direction for the franchise.' Following months of speculation on who will be named the new James Bond, three names for the coveted role at last emerged from Coral Bookmakers earlier this month, with one lead actor back in the running. Kick Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 35, is also odds on favourite with Dunkirk actor Jack Lowden, also 35, and Netflix star Theo James, 40, following close behind. Bookmaker Coral have reported seeing a strong wave of support behind Aaron with the British actor as the 9-4 favourite for the role. Meanwhile Theo is second best in the betting at 4-1, while Jack is backed at 5-1. Elsewhere the betting site have Superman star Henry Cavill, 42, with odds of 10-1. Coral's John Hill said: 'We've seen another strong wave of support behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson in our next James Bond betting. Although other names have been linked with the role in recent weeks. 'The British actor remains the man punters are backing to replace Daniel Craig'. However, it is believe to not be possible for Spiderman star Tom to bag the role of 007 as he begins filming Spider Man 4 - which has the reported working name Spider-Man: Brand New Day - in the coming months. The studio announced earlier this year that Denis Villeneuve - best known for directing Warner Bros.' two-part Dune adaptation - has signed on to direct the untitled film Bond film, via Amazon press release. The French-Canadian filmmaker, 57, will also serve as executive producer of the project alongside Tanya Lapointe. Amazon had previously announced Amy Pascal and David Heyman as the film's producers, after the studio parted ways with longtime 007 caretakers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. The news comes just over three years after Amazon completed its massive $8.5billion acquisition of MGM Studios that included the James Bond franchise. There hasn't been a Bond film since 2021's No Time to Die, the final instalment with Daniel Craig as the beloved secret agent. The director said in a statement, 'Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery.' He added, 'I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come.' The filmmaker admitted: 'This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.' He also went on to thank Bond producers Amy and David, adding they, 'are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust'. Amy and David added, 'Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond movies since he was a little boy. 'It was always his dream to make this movie, and now it's ours, too. We are lucky to be in the hands of this extraordinary filmmaker.' After Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, they obtained full creative control of the 007 franchise with a deal they struck with Barbara and Michael, the offspring of original James Bond producer, Albert R. Broccoli. Barbara and Michael had been overseeing the franchise since 1995, when their father ceded control of his Eon Productions company to them. Amazon reached an agreement with Barbara and Michael in March 2025, and while financial terms were not disclosed, it was rumored to be upwards of $1 billion. Villeneuve made his directorial debut in 1998 with August 32nd on Earth, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival that year. He followed that up with Maelstrom (2000), Polytechnique (2009) and Incendies (2010), the latter of which was nominated for Best International Film at the Academy Awards. The filmmaker broke through in Hollywood with 2013's Prisoners, a dark drama starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. He continued to win acclaim for 2013's Enemy, 2015's Sicario, 2016's Arrival, 2017's Blade Runner 2049 and, most recently, 2021's Dune: Part One and 2024's Dune: Part Two. Speculation has continued to grow over who will be the next big-screen Bond and the Bond franchise also prompted a flurry of guesses as to where they might take the franchise next. Bond has been spoiled with video game adaptations since the 1980s, with early adaptations taking the form of shooting games or text adventures in which players typed in what they wanted the super-spy to do. Amazon bosses are currently said to be considering locations in which to set the much-anticipated new film, which experts predicted is likely to be released at the end of next year or in 2027. Due to a filming ban being imposed in Central London next year, new locations are reportedly being considered - with Liverpool a frontrunner, according to The Sun. An insider told the publication: 'This will no doubt irk Bond purists who already fear Amazon taking over the 007 franchise may lead to them making big changes. 'But Liverpool is a well-known alternative to London for film-makers. 'It has appeared in everything from The Batman to Captain America and Harry Potter movies, doubling up as international cities.' The source added that it doesn't necessarily mean the story will be set in Liverpool - though eagle-eyed Merseysiders will no doubt spot their city centre in the background.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dua Lipa shows off stunning figure in black bikini and poses with fiancé on yacht
Howell Davies, Associate Bizarre Editor Published: Invalid Date, POP star Dua Lipa is floating on a wave of happiness as she goes out to sea with her boyfriend. The singer, 29, wearing a black bikini, poked out her tongue and swished her ponytail in the air on a boat off the coast of Sicily. 2 2 Actor fiancé Callum Turner, 35, was also beaming for a series of loved-up selfies on a day out to Palermo. Next week, Dua will fly to Kosovo to perform at her own festival, Sunny Hill. She is then likely to go on holiday for her 30th birthday next month. Meanwhile Callum has plenty to celebrate as he's just become the favourite to take on the legendary role of James Bond. According to new odds from Heart Bingo, it's thought that Dua's fiancé is being lined up as the next 007. The actor claimed the highest share of positive posts with regards to becoming the next Bond. Following his lead are stars James Norton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Paul Mescal and former Superman Henry Cavill. Sarah Caskie, Head of Brand for online website Heart Bingo, said: 'With the rumour mill surrounding the next James Bond continuing to turn following the announcement Amazon will be taking the reins with the franchise, we've turned to public opinion to find the best fit for the 007 role. 'The masses have spoken on X and we've collated the data to find that Callum Turner is the people's choice to replace Daniel Craig, with 63% of posts concerning his potential role in the next film being positive, while 0% were negative. Most fans will recognise star Callum as Eddie Redmayne 's on-screen brother Theseus Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts series.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dua Lipa sends temperatures soaring in a skimpy black bikini in slew of snaps from romantic getaway with fiancé Callum Turner
Dua Lipa sent temperatures soaring in a skimpy black bikini as she shared snaps from a romantic getaway with her fiancé Callum Turner. The lovebirds enjoyed a break from Dua's Radical Optimism World Tour by jetting off to Palermo, southern Italy, for a sun-soaked holiday. And the One Kiss hitmaker, 29, gave supporters an insight into their trip on Wednesday, with the pair - who got engaged late last year - seeming as smitten as ever in the Instagram post. In one photo, the couple posed for a snap on a boat, with Callum, 35, bursting into laughter as Dua gazed down lovingly at him from behind. The pop icon later flaunted her enviable physique in a skimpy black bikini while poking her tongue out and sporting a pair of coordinated sunglasses. Also included in the slew of loved-up snaps was a selfie of the couple wearing matching white shirts, with Callum seeming as happy as ever to be spending time with his superstar partner as he beamed. While a later photo displayed Dua's full outfit for the night, with the Levitating hitmaker putting on a leggy display in the Italian heat in a pair of denim shorts. The ensemble was worn on the same night of the Palermo getaway that Dua was spotted by fans enjoying a cigarette while perched on a pavement. Filmed from across a narrow street, a video posted on TikTok went viral after supporters spotted the icon in its background. She seemed in great spirits in the footage as she chuckled with Callum while enjoying a glass of wine and a smoke. Dua and Callum were also seen putting on a loved-up display on the same night as they strolled around the characterful city arm-in-arm. It came after the smitten stars were seen packing on the PDA by photographers a few weeks earlier as they sunbathed in the Amalfi coast. They couldn't keep their hands off each other while sharing a passionate kiss in the sun, with Dua flaunting her toned physique in a Polka dot bikini. While a later photo displayed Dua's full outfit for the night, with the Levitating hitmaker putting on a leggy display in the Italian heat in a pair of denim shorts Dua and Callum are believed to have started dating at the start of 2024, but decided to keep their romance a secret before going public a short time later. In December of that year speculation began circulating that they were engaged, with Callum thought to have 'got down on one knee in a romantic proposal'. Dua was later spotted with an elegant solitaire diamond ring with an 18 karat gold band on her finger, which experts estimated could cost a whopping £25,000. The pop star later confirmed she and Callum were engaged in an interview with British Vogue last month. Expressing her excitement about the future, Dua told the publication: 'I'd love to have kids one day. But it's like the constant question of when would there ever be a good time – how it would fit in with my job and how it would work if I went on tour, and how much time out I'd have to take. 'I think it's just one of those things that's going to happen when it happens. I love kids, but I think there's so much more to raising a child than just loving children.' Confirming their engagement, Dua said: 'Yeah we're engaged. It's very exciting. 'This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don't know, be best friends forever - it's a really special feeling.'
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans left shocked after spotting A-list popstar enjoying a cigarette in Palermo in the background of a TikTok video
Fans were left shocked after spotting Dua Lipa perched on a pavement in the background of a TikTok video on the weekend. It seems the One Kiss hitmaker, 29, had taken some time away from her Radical Optimism World Tour to enjoy a few days in the Sicilian city of Palermo. Filmed from across the narrow street, the video showed Dua sat down on a pavement relaxing with a glass of wine and a cigarette in the Italian sunshine. The star seemed in great spirits as she chuckled with the person next to her, who was revealed in a later video to be her fiancé Callum Turner, 35. Dua and Callum were also seen putting on a loved-up display as they strolled around the characterful city arm-in-arm, with the singer clad in a white blouse and a pair of denim shorts. Fans however were left stunned after seeing the footage, with many taking to the comments section to express their surprise at how 'normal' the star seemed. They wrote on TikTok: 'And she's just SITTING ON THE SIDEWALK with a glass of wine too! No boujee fancy private table at the best restaurants... ugh I love how she just seems like a chill, normal person unlike a lot of other celebrities at her level of fame'; 'She has the perfect level of fame. Extreme wealth, the face of many million dollar high fashon/ cosmetic brand deals, touring stadiums and yet doesn't get swarmed and stalked while outside she hasn't got parasocial fan bases like ariana, taylor or beyonce etc', 'how's she chilling like everyone i love her'. But others criticised Dua for smoking, claiming the habit could effect her singing career. They commented: 'It's really hard to understand why ppl still smoke, so young too!';'Why do singers smoke?' 'Smoking is destroying her voice but i guess she doesnt care just enjoy the moment', The Radical Optimism tour, which began in May, has so far taken Dua around Australia and back to the United Kingdom, with the Brit rocking back-to-back shows at Wembley Stadium last month. The tour is set to recommence at the start of August, with the Levitating singer embarking on its North American leg before heading to South America later this year. It will conclude on December 5 in Mexico City. Fans however were left stunned after seeing the footage, with many taking to the comments section to express their surprise at how 'normal' the star seemed In the mean time, Dua has been enjoying some time away from the stage with her fiancé Callum. Just a couple of weeks ago they were spotted packing on the PDA during a romantic getaway to the Amalfi Coast, also in southern Italy. They couldn't keep their hands off each other while sharing a passionate kiss in the sun, with Dua flaunting her toned physique in a Polka dot bikini. It came after Dua expressed her excitement about the pair's recent engagement for the first time during an interview with British Vogue. Talking about her future with Callum, she said: 'I'd love to have kids one day. But it's like the constant question of when would there ever be a good time – how it would fit in with my job and how it would work if I went on tour, and how much time out I'd have to take. 'I think it's just one of those things that's going to happen when it happens. I love kids, but I think there's so much more to raising a child than just loving children.' Confirming their engagement, Dua said: 'Yeah we're engaged. It's very exciting. 'This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don't know, be best friends forever - it's a really special feeling.'
