Overview

• Ferguson told The Times she urged Villeneuve to create a female main antagonist for the upcoming 007 installment.
• Denis Villeneuve is set to direct with Steven Knight writing as Amazon steers a franchise relaunch following an acquisition reported at about $1 billion.
• Amazon has confirmed it will not announce any casting until Villeneuve finishes work on Dune: Part Three, which also features Ferguson.
• Industry reporting indicates the studio is seeking a younger actor for James Bond, a move that could rule out older fan favorites.
• No release date is set, with the earliest window reported as 2027 and a possible slip to 2028 depending on schedule factors.