Rev up the Aston Martin – the Bond auditions are finally happening. Debbie McWilliams, who shaped the 007 films for four decades, tells Ellie Harrison about how the biggest choice in Hollywood gets made, her role in this slice of cinematic history, and what the future could hold for the mega-franchise

Producers and director Denis Villeneuve are advancing the search for the next 007, with select talent invited to audition in August for the iconic spy role.

Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are rumoured to be in the running