James Bond fans can look forward to ITV releasing a HUGE update on the iconic film series

James Bond fans can rejoice, as ITV released a major update on the iconic film series on Thursday.

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

A deal has been struck with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution to offer the films on demand.

The deal marks the first time the Bond films will be available via an AVOD streaming platform in the UK, meaning each film will be available to ITVX viewers 30 days after linear broadcast.

The series launches on March 4 on ITV4, with a favorite film from each iconic leading actor for fans to enjoy every day of the week, and throughout the month on ITVX.

Viewers can enjoy Goldfinger, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Spy Who Loved Me, License 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 airs several times a year on ITV channels.

Commenting on the deal, Darren Nartey, Senior Acquisitions Manager: Films & Kids, said: “It doesn't get more iconic than James Bond.

“We are honored to bring this fantastic catalog of films to our viewers, both on our linear channels and via catch-up on ITVX. Where's 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.

It is said that movie bosses are lining up two actors to play the spy, one older and one younger.

And rumors are now swirling that 27-year-old Paul could be in the running to take on the big film role. The sun on Sunday.

Irish star Paul, who shot to fame in BBC Three's romantic drama Normal People in 2020, told the story Digital spy that year: 'Would I play Bond? Yes?

'Don't know. If it ever came my way, we would talk about it.”

MailOnline has contacted a representative for Paul for comment.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson was named the big favorite to become the next James Bond in October.

Ever since Daniel Craig left the role of 007 after five films and made his Bond swan song in 2021's No Time To Die, rumors have swirled about which suave star will replace the icon.

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

The insider said: 'Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently the hot favorite to step into the iconic role. He's Barbara Broccoli's first choice – he's the one to beat.”

They added of Christopher: “He is extremely interested in doing something completely different with the franchise. If he can get his way with producers, he's 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 director Quentin Tarantino had previously wanted to do with Casino Royale, but was turned down.

However, the insider added: “Whether Nolan's arrival will impact Aaron Taylor-Johnson's casting is a gray area at the moment – ​​because he's very picky about who he works with.”

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

He worked with Aaron on the 2020 film Tenet, in which the actor played the 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.

Speak with The Hollywood Reporter in 2020 he said: 'When you get a chance to work with someone like Chris Nolan, you just hope you get your foot in the door.

“He'll always have his favorite actors, so you never know if something's going to happen or not.

“John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki were already on board, weeks away from shooting, and I was just waiting in the wings and raised my hand and said, 'I would really like to get in a room with Chris Nolan. ' And it was quite a process if I'm honest.

“I went through a bunch of different castings before I could even get into 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 down for.

'So it wasn't that easy, but luckily he gave me the role. And it didn't matter to me how big or small the role was.

“I just wanted to be in his presence in his next movie.”