Overview

• Denis Villeneuve has been officially confirmed as director and executive producer of the 26th James Bond film.
• Amazon’s $8.5 billion MGM acquisition in 2022, followed by a March rights agreement, granted the studio full creative authority over the Bond franchise.
• Pre-production is underway with script development led by producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman alongside Villeneuve.
• Reports suggest Sydney Sweeney, a personal friend of Villeneuve, is the top candidate for the next Bond girl role.
• Supporters say Sweeney’s athleticism and youth appeal align with Amazon’s strategy to modernize the franchise for new audiences.