James Bond’s first big-screen adventure Dr. No has been reimagined in a series of images depicting the classic spy movie as a Pixar film on par with The Incredibles. Based on the novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, 1962’s Dr. No introduced the legendary British spy who became an intergenerational phenomenon and one of the most widely recognized characters in modern cinema. Marking Sean Connery’s initial outing as 007, Dr. No sparked the creation of a long-lived action franchise that would spawn 24 official sequels and a slew of imitators.
Now, a new set of Pixar-inspired images shared to Twitter by MI6 HQ has reimagined Connery’s debut Bond outing. Check out the images below:
The art features 3D animated versions of Bond and a more modernized version of Joseph Wiseman’s Dr. Julius No, complete with the mechanized prosthetics he used to replace the hands he lost due to his radioactive experiments. Other characters depicted include John Kitzmiller’s Quarrel and the original Bond girl, Ursula Andress’ Honey Ryder.
Why Animation Would Be Perfect For A Young Bond TV Series
With a cinematic history spanning six decades and 25 installments, the James Bond franchise holds a rare place in the pantheon of pop culture legends. While many other spy franchises would each attempt to replicate the widespread appeal and instant recognition of Fleming’s 007, none have proven capable of sustaining the constant reinvention and sheer longevity of the Bond series. Moreover, it has been the constant and steady hand of the Broccoli family, who have been responsible for producing the official Bond movies since Dr. No that has kept the franchise on a steady though largely predictable path since its original inception.
However, with Amazon now seeking to build on the franchise with its upcoming reality series 007: Road to a Million, the years of the Broccoli’s solely focusing on Bond’s live-action big-screen adventures may soon end. In the past, there have been questions posed about whether the Young Bond novels, first created in 2005 by author Charlie Higson, may potentially be adapted to the screen. While Higson does not seem to think such a move will happen, it would be easy to see why Amazon would potentially be interested in launching a Young Bond television series.
Set in the 1930s and charting Bond’s early years at, and eventual expulsion from, Eton College, an animated Young Bond series could potentially capitalize on the brand’s instant name recognition while leaving live-action adaptations of the character to Bond’s big-screen theatrical releases. Moreover, the animation move could also help production costs low, especially in recreating the time setting of the Young Bond books. While it is unlikely audiences will ever get to see a Pixar-style remake of Dr. No, the idea does raise some intriguing possibilities for the franchise.
