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Amazon MGM Taps Steven Knight to Pen Next James Bond Film

The studio will now focus on developing the screenplay with Denis Villeneuve, delaying casting until the script is complete.

Overview

  • Amazon MGM Studios has finalized its core creative team by officially hiring Steven Knight as screenwriter for the 26th Bond installment.
  • Knight’s appointment completes the leadership quartet following the earlier selection of producers Amy Pascal, David Heyman and director Denis Villeneuve.
  • Insiders report that a face-to-face meeting with Villeneuve last week was the final sign-off needed for Knight’s deal.
  • No casting decisions will be made until Knight delivers the completed script and Villeneuve finishes work on Dune: Part Three.
  • Amazon’s script-first, prestige-driven approach under its new franchise stewardship signals a deliberate shift from legacy practices to high-profile talent–led development.