James Bond fans are in for a treat as ITV issued a huge update on the iconic film series on Thursday.

The channel announced that 25 official films from the franchise will be available to viewers via linear channels and catch-up on ITVX.

A deal has been struck with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution to provide the movies on demand.

The deal marks the first time that the Bond films have been available via an AVOD streaming platform in the UK, which will see each film available to ITVX viewers for 30 days post linear transmission.

March 4 will see the series launch on ITV4, with a favourite film from each iconic lead available for fans to enjoy each day of the week, and throughout the month on ITVX.

James Bond fans are in for a treat as ITV issued a huge update on the iconic film series on Thursday (Daniel Craig seen in Casino Royale in 2006) 

The channel announced that 25 official films from the franchise will be available to viewers via linear channels and catch-up on ITVX

Among others viewers will be able to enjoy Goldfinger, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, The Spy Who Loved Me, Licence to Kill, GoldenEye and Skyfall.

The series will also offer ITVX viewers a range of additional content including feature-length documentary Everything Or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007, and Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story. 

The collection of 25 official Bond films is scheduled to air multiple times a year on ITV channels.

Commenting on the agreement, Darren Nartey, Senior Acquisitions Manager: Films & Kids said: ‘It doesn’t get any more iconic than James Bond.

‘We are honoured to bring this fantastic catalogue of films to our viewers both on our linear channels and via catch-up on ITVX. Now where is my martini…’

It comes as Paul Mescal is reportedly in talks to play a young James Bond in the next film from the 007 franchise.

Movie bosses are said to be lining up two actors to play the spy, one older and one younger.

And rumours are now swirling that Paul, 27, could be in the running to take on the major film role, according to The Sun on Sunday.

Among others viewers will be able to enjoy Goldfinger (Sean Connery seen in the 1964 film), On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, The Spy Who Loved Me, Licence to Kill, GoldenEye and Skyfall

A deal has been struck with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution to provide the movies on demand (Daniel and Judi Dench seen in Skyfall in 2012) 

It comes as Paul Mescal is reportedly in talks to play a young James Bond in the next film from the 007 franchise 

Irish star Paul, who rose to fame in 2020 in BBC Three’s romantic drama Normal People, told Digital Spy that year: ‘Would I play Bond? Yeah?

‘I don’t know. If it ever came my way, we’d discuss it.’

MailOnline has contacted a representative for Paul for comment.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson was named the hot favourite to become the next James Bond in October.

Ever since Daniel Craig ditched the 007 role after five films and made his Bond swansong in 2021’s No Time To Die, rumours have been rife over which debonair star will replace the icon.

An insider revealed to MailOnline that British Aaron actor, 33, was extremely close to landing the role, with Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan, 53, looking likely to helm the next film in the franchise.

The insider said: ‘Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently the hot favourite to step into the iconic role, he’s the first choice for Barbara Broccoli – he is the one to beat.’

They added of Christopher: ‘He is extremely interested in doing something very different with the franchise. If he can get his way with producers, then he is all for it.’

It was previously reported that Christopher wanted to direct the next Bond film as a period piece set in the same as the original source material – something that director Quentin Tarantino had previously wanted to do with Casino Royale, but was turned down.

However, the insider added: ‘Whether Nolan coming on board will affect the casting of Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently a grey area – as he’s very particular with who he works with.’

Christopher is known for consistently using similar casts in his films, working with another rumoured Bond, Tom Hardy, on three films, Inception, Dunkirk and The Dark Knight Rises. 

He has worked with Aaron on 2020 film Tenet, in which the actor played minor character Ives.

Aaron has previously spoken about how he ‘wanted to be in Nolan’s presence’ as he lobbied for a role in Tenet.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in 2020, he said: ‘When there’s an opportunity to work with someone like Chris Nolan, you just hope to get your foot in the door. 

‘He’s always going to have his go-to actors, so you never know if something is going to come around or not.

‘John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki were already on board, top casino game weeks away from shooting, and I was just waiting in the wings and putting my hand up, going, ‘I would really love to get in a room with Chris Nolan.’ And it was quite a process if I’m being honest.

Ever since Daniel ditched the 007 role after five films and made his Bond swansong in 2021’s No Time To Die, rumours have been rife over which debonair star will replace the icon

Aaron Taylor-Johnson was also recently named a hot favourite to become the next James Bond (Aaron pictured in August last year)

‘I went through a couple of different castings before I could even get in the room to do another audition for him. 

‘So it wasn’t a done deal, but the best things are worth fighting for and putting yourself out on a limb. 

‘So it didn’t come about that easy, but luckily, he gave me the part. And it didn’t matter to me how big or small the role was. 

‘I just wanted to be in his presence on his next movie.’

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