SDCC 2024: Gail Simone Goes ‘Iridescent’ With James Bond At Dynamite
by Erik Amaya
Gail Simone has accepted a new mission: being minder to James Bond.
Dynamite and Ian Fleming Publications Ltd announced Wednesday that the Secret Six and Uncanny X-Men writer will helm the next James Bond tale, currently titled “Iridescent.” In a statement, Simone said, “”It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Ian Fleming‘s James Bond … I like the version that’s involved in the meanest part of the secret wars of espionage, the kind of warrior who does his work in the dark. I want the Bond who has dalliances with beautiful women and then goes home to an empty apartment. I want adventure and risk around every corner, with the next betrayal always looming over his head.
“‘Iridescent’ is one of my favorite stories I’ve ever written, about a character I have loved since I first saw The Man With the Golden Gun years ago,” she continued. “It’s high action, big stakes, and a very, very human Bond. I’m grateful to Dynamite and Ian Fleming Publications for asking me to do this dream project!”
Dynamite CEO and publisher Nick Barrucci added, “Gail and I, as well as Dynamite as a whole, go back a long way, and she’s one of the most talented, enthusiastic, and kindest creators in this industry … She’s been a heavy hitter on everything she’s touched, and she’s really making another huge impact right now, and we’re excited for James Bond to be a crucial part of that. She’s long been on our short list of creators we wanted to see with the character, and it’s satisfying to see it coming together now. Fans are really going to love her approach!”
Simone will reveal more details of 007’s next assignment during Dynamite’s 20th anniversary panel at SDCC this Friday.