After months of speculation, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed it Dune AND Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve It is officially set for the next James Bond installment.
This announcement comes after a long stretch of scenes behind the scenes on the creative direction of the Bond franchise, especially since Amazon acquired MGM for $ 8.5 billion in 2022. While Amazon has obtained distribution rights then, only recently have they obtained full creative control of the Bond franchising through a surprising agreement with a long -standing agreement with long -term producers Barbara Broccoli AND Michael G. Wilson.
Since there is no time to die closed Daniel CraigFun in 2021, Bond has essentially been in a detention scheme … so far.
Villeneuve was not the only name floated. According to Matt Belloni di Puck, other contenders included Edward Berger, Edgar Wright, Paolo Kingand, for a certain period, Alfonso Cuarón. But according to what Cuarón reported, he bowed and Villeneuve, a bond fan for life, went up to the top.
Villeneuve is currently blocked Dune: Messiahscheduled for release in December 2026. He is also playing a stack of high -profile projects, including Cleopatra, Rendezvous with Ramaand an adaptation of Annie Jacobsen Nuclear war: a scenario. There is no word when it goes around making ties, but the franchise is in good hands.
He has already shown that he could manage a huge IP with his author style. Both Dune Films Rastrelli with critical success, over $ 1.1 billion globally and 15 Oscars nominations (eight wins). Then there is Blade Runner 2049Which, despite its modest box office, grew only in appreciation from its exit.
Villeneuve, which will produce alongside Tanya Lapaine, Amy PascalAND David HeymanClearly it does not take this assignment slightly. He said in a declaration:
“Some of my first cinematographic memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond Films with my father, since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I am a huge bond fan.
“For me, it is a sacred territory. I intend to honor tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a great responsibility, but also incredibly exciting for me and a great honor. Amy, David and I are absolutely excited to bring it back to the screen. Thanks to the Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.”
Mike HopkinsHead of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, he added: “We are honored that Denis has agreed to direct the next chapter of James Bond. He is a film teacher, whose filmography speaks for himself. From herself. Blade Runner 2049 TO I arrive to Dune Films provided compelling worlds, dynamic visual elements, complex characters and, above all, the immersive narrative that the global public wanted to experiment in cinemas. James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers and we can’t wait to start the next adventure of 007. “
The producers Pascal and Heyman added: “Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond’s films since it was a boy. It was always his dream to make this film, and now it is also ours. We are lucky to be in the hands of this extraordinary director.”
No word on the casting or a title or even how the next Bond mission will be. But, under the direction of Villeneuve, I have no doubts that it will do something fantastic!
By Joey Gour
Source: Geek Tyrant
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