Amazon Advances Plans for New James Bond Era with Top Producers in Talks

Amy Pascal and David Heyman are in advanced discussions to oversee the franchise as Amazon finalizes its acquisition of creative control.

Amazon has secured full creative control of the James Bond franchise from long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who will remain co-owners.
Amy Pascal, known for her work on Spider-Man films, and David Heyman, the producer behind Harry Potter, are in advanced talks to lead the franchise's next phase.
The next James Bond film is being fast-tracked with a tentative release in 2027 and a reported budget of £250 million.
Amazon plans to prioritize the production of a theatrical Bond film before exploring potential spin-offs or television projects.
Casting for the next James Bond and the selection of writers and a director are still pending as Amazon works to revitalize the iconic series.