Amy Pascal and David Heyman They will produce, as previously announced, with Tanya Lapointe as executive producer.
It has long been rumored that Villeneuve was one of the renowned directors who were being considered for the project, together with figures such as Edward Berger, Edgar Wright, Jonathan Nolan and Paul King. Previously, it was believed that Alfonso Cuarónfrequent collaborator of producer Heyman, could be in charge.
Bond’s address has been the most often Amazon MGM acquired total creative control of the franchise in February, through a historical agreement with long -careing producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilsonwhich resulted in a new joint business. The study obtained the Bond distribution rights with the acquisition of MGM Studios for 8,500 million dollars in 2022, but has not yet been able to launch a new film, presumably due to creative differences with the previous directors of the franchise. There has not been a new Bond movie since Daniel Craig He concluded his career in the franchise with No time to die in the spring of 2021.
Villeneuve’s hiring is somewhat shocking, since it will be tied in the predictable future with its third and last film of Dune For Warner Bros and Legendary Entertainment, which will be shot shortly and will premiere on December 16, 2026. He has been working in that franchise in some way since 2017, having released the first film in 2021, and has also been linked to development projects, including Cleopatra; An adaptation of the classic science fiction novel of Arthur C. Clarke, Rendezcous With Rama; and Nuclear War: A Scenarioan adaptation of the non -fiction work of Annie Jacobsen.
What did Denis Villeneuve say about directing James Bond’s next movie
In a statement about his new project, Villeneuve declared: “Some of my first cinematographic memories are related to 007. I grew up watching James Bond movies with my father, from Dr. not with Sean Connery. I am an unconditional fan of Bond. For me, it is sacred territory. I intend to honor tradition and open their way to many new future missions. It is a huge responsibility, but also incredibly exciting for me and a great honor. Amy, David and I are delighted to bring him back to the big screen. Thanks to Amazon MGM Studios for his trust. “
Mike Hopkins, director of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, commented: “We are honored that Denis has agreed to direct the next James Bond chapter. He is a cinema teacher, whose filmography speaks for himself. From Blade Runner 2049 to Arrival and Dune’s films, he has created captivating worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters and, most importantly, the immersive narrative that the global audience yearns to experience in the cinema. James Bond is in the hands of one of the best filmmakers today and we are looking forward to starting the next 007 adventure.
Pascal and Heyman added: “Denis Villeneuve has been passionate about James Bond’s films since childhood. It was always his dream to make this film, and now he is also our luck. We are lucky to have this extraordinary filmmaker.”
Source: Ambito
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