Amazon Gains Creative Control of James Bond Franchise After Six Decades

Longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson step back, leaving Amazon MGM Studios to oversee the future of 007.

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who have led the James Bond franchise for decades, announced they are stepping back from creative control.
Amazon MGM Studios, which acquired MGM in 2021, will now take charge of the franchise's creative direction.
The decision marks a significant shift for the 60-year-old series, previously managed as a family legacy by the Broccoli dynasty.
Speculation surrounds the future of the franchise, including casting for the next Bond and potential expansion into TV spin-offs and other media projects.
Amazon's stewardship has raised concerns among fans about maintaining the franchise's cinematic legacy amidst broader commercial plans.