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James Bond Producers Set for Major Change in Next 007 Theme Song – Barbara Broccoli Eyes Hᴜge Singing Sensations to Follow Adele, Sam Smith, and Billie Eilish

Entertainment — 06/04/2024

James Bond’s latest theme song is poised to break away significantly from the franchise’s traditional mournful ballads, according to producer Barbara Broccoli.

In 2020, Billie Eilish became the youngest person to ever perform a title track for the spy film series

Broccoli, 62, who oversees the Bond franchise alongside her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, is still searching for the perfect artist to succeed Daniel Craig as 007. However, she has reportedly been exploring fresh ideas for the theme song.

Barbara Broccoli is 'interested in having the next Bond theme to be more fun, more pop rock and not filled with as much sorrow,' a source told DailyMail.com

Recent Bond films featuring Craig, 56, have been accompanied by poignant ballads. Yet, Barbara is reportedly eager to “shake things up” to attract new fans to the spy series.

The producer, 62, who creates the Bond franchise with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, said they are still trying to cast Daniel's successor and are in no rush to do so

“Barbara is keen on having the next Bond theme be more lively, more pop-rock, and less melancholic compared to the recent themes,” a source told DailyMail.com.

The Bond songs Writing's On The Wall and Skyfall both won Oscars; Adele is pictured singing the latter at the 2013 Academy Awards

The source added that while Broccoli admires the work of pop icons Billie Eilish, Sam Smith, and Adele on past Bond tunes, she is looking for something different. “It would be easy to follow that path again, especially given their Oscar wins,” the source continued. “But this next Bond needs to switch it up and return to a song like Duran Duran’s ‘A View to a Kiℓℓ.'”

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According to the source, the Bond theme should be an anthem—upbeat and capable of resonating with both existing and new fans of the series.

It was rejected in favor of Sam Smith 's Writing's On The Wall

“Barbara believes someone like Bruno Mars or The Weeknd could create something lively, or a band like the Foo Fighters or Adam Levine, solo or with Maroon 5, could produce a catchy and enjoyable theme,” the source speculated.

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The insider noted that Broccoli understands that being offered a Bond theme is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any artist. She is eager to enlist a younger star for the coveted position.

“It’s a huge honor to be part of this legendary series,” Eilish said in a statement after becoming the youngest person to perform a Bond theme in 2020.

While Lana Del Rey revealed she wrote a theme song for “Spectre,” it was ultimately rejected in favor of Sam Smith’s “Writing’s On The Wall.”

Eon Productions reportedly planned to begin filming the next James Bond film in 2024, although no official announcements have been made regarding the cast.