United Kingdom, April 1 -- The James Bond franchise will reportedly return with an "origins" movie and a "very young" new star, according to actor Daniel Mays.

The search for a new actor to play the superspy is being stepped up following the exit of longtime Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson and the takeover by Amazon MGM Studios and now a new report suggests 007 will be getting a massive shake-up - taking the character back several decades.

The rumour was shared by actor Daniel Mays who revealed he'd heard some details about what Amazon are planning for Bond. During an appearance on the 'We're Not Getting Any Younger' podcast, he said: "Bond is a big deal right, that going to Amazon ... I heard a rumour they're going to cast someo...