Denis Villeneuve wanted to direct a James Bond movie for years

It was recently reported that Denis Villeneuve will officially enter the world of James Bond And the next movie will say. The director has been chasing this iconic franchise for over a decade.

For fans of his meticulous visually guided style Dune, Blade Runner 2049AND CingThis next chapter makes perfect sense. Villeneuve dreamed of a bond film for a long time and now, with the torch passed by the longtime franchise shepherd Barbara Broccoli For Amazon MGM Studios, he is finally having his possibility.

Villeneuve has never been subtle for its bond ambitions. All the way in 2015, promoting CingHe told Comingsoon:

“I was raised with James Bond. I love James Bond’s films. One day I would like to make a James Bond movie. The action is very cinematographic. I am not someone who loves dialogue – I am someone who loves movement. The action, if it is well done, can be very poetic and significant.”

In 2017, he revealed that he had already had speeches with the Bond Camp, but things did not align because of his commitment Dune. He told TheplayList:

“I had some contact and the fact is that I’m busy right now.”

Also in 2021, as Dune He was dominating the conversation, he was still vocal on wanting his shot behind the wheel of Aston Martin. On the Podcast Happy Sad confused, he said:

“I’d like to do a day to make a James Bond movie one day. He is a character with whom I have been – like everyone else – from my childhood. I have a huge affection for bonds. It would be a great challenge for people trying to restart him.”

“It is true that it would be a dream to make 007. I don’t know if such a thing would happen, but it would be a privilege. In the end, it would be pure cinematographic joy.”

Now that dream is real. Villeneuve leads the next Bond film, even if it won’t work Daniel Craigwhich once called the “Ultimate James Bond”. The casting is still in the air, even if the rumors have turned up Dune‘S Timothée ChalametIn particular after Amazon’s announcement.

Despite being blocked in production Dune: MessiahWhich will be released on 2026, Villeneuve has still found a way to make room for 007. And it is dealing with it as a sacred land.

“Some of my first cinematographic memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond’s films with my father, since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I am a huge fan of Bond. For me it is a sacred territory.

Manufacturers Amy Pascal and David Heyman echoed to that passion, saying:

“Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond’s films since it was a child. 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.”

Given his eye by scale, atmosphere and emotional gravitas, Villeneuve could only be the new needs of perspective bond.