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Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next James Bond for Amazon MGM

Following Amazon’s takeover of the Bond franchise, the Dune director will serve as an executive producer on the next installment.

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Overview

  • Denis Villeneuve will direct and executive-produce the next James Bond film, as announced by Amazon MGM Studios on June 25.
  • A self-described Bond enthusiast, Villeneuve has vowed to honor the series’ legacy while introducing fresh creative elements.
  • Amazon secured creative control of the franchise through its $8.45 billion MGM acquisition in 2022 and a February agreement with producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson.
  • Daniel Craig concluded his portrayal of 007 with 2021’s No Time to Die and the new Bond actor has not yet been revealed.
  • Some fans fear Amazon may overextend the character with multiple films or Prime spin-offs, but executives view Villeneuve’s involvement as a mark of quality.