From the (literal) gold standard of Shirley Bassey to who might sing Paul McCartney’s version, the James Bond themes ignite debates among the diehards over the best and worst versions. Also, contemporary Bond themes by Adele,

"Late 2026, at the ­earliest. Maybe 2027. Perhaps even 2028," said The Telegraph, citing the British film industry's "current best guesses". The franchise has "taken a similar hiatus before", such as the gap between 1989's "Licence to Kill" and 1995's "GoldenEye", starring Pierce Brosnan.

James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson has appeared as a background extra in 17 James Bond movies, but he once had a significant part in a key scene.

Movies like Octopussy, Die Another Day, and Moonraker represent the long-running James Bond series at its most outlandish.

Appearing on Laura Kuenssberg's BBC show, Whishaw said he wasn't sure he'd be asked back, but would love to return if possible. Related: Best movie box sets to buy "I don't think I'm gonna be in the next one.

The James Bond franchise makes mega-stars out of the actors that have portrayed 007 over the years, from Sir Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan, Sir Roger Moore and Daniel Craig. All in all, six actors have had the popular spy’s licence to kill bestowed upon them,