Thought process: Elizabeth II became queen in 1952, the first bond book Ian Flemming made released 1953. Bonds whole story normally until they try to actualize things is that he is already married to queen and country, so he no matter what chooses her over all. The last movie released before she died. Instead of “shaking things up” by picking a younger Bond, I think it would be better if they just end it on a Bond many didn’t like, a retiree. (Many did like him as well…). But I feel it would be a fitting ending.
If anything just bring a new 00 agent, one that’s fit for a new era
There are plenty of original or first-time adaptations of movies. Continually. I am tired of the “nothing but reboots” complaint. Reboots are more recognizable, often get more ad space, and often make more money at the box office, but they are not dominating the screen time. My local theater is playing Scream 7 and, if you want to include it, Ready or Not 2 (sequel to 2019). The other ~10 movies are not reboots. Awards rarely go to reboots or sequels (outside reboot categories).
The good, original movies usually get compliments like “[Unrecognized movie] is actually pretty good”. It’s only unrecognized because it doesn’t have established IP. Then the comment fades from memory immediately.