After Daniel Craig made his final bow as James Bond, '007' producer Barbara Broccoli noted the next Bond will not necessarily be white.

James Bond 's producers have offered an update on the search for the next 007, confirming more concrete details about the role's criteria. Speculation is high over who will succeed Daniel Craig as the iconic spy since his departure three years ago, though nothing has been confirmed yet.

While speaking with the Associated Press ahead of the 15th Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 17, siblings Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson — who produce the British spy-action franchise and will receive an award at that ceremony — simply said that casting a new Bond is "a big decision."

But don’t take that as a sign that EON Productions is resting on its laurels. As you'll continue to read, there were other comments made in regard to the point of why this next “reinvention” of James Bond is important; and these may be the most important.

James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are being honored Sunday with an honorary Oscar. The Irving G.

For the late James Bond producer Albert “Cuddy” Broccoli, receiving the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award was a true high point in his career. He said as much accepting the prize, a non-competitive honorary Oscar,