Francoanadian screenwriter and director Denis Villeneuve, recognized by films such as Dune o ArrivalHe will direct the next James Bond film, according to the film and distributor of Cinema Amazon MGM Studios.
The director, four times Oscar nominated, expressed in a statement his emotion to be part of this new stage that the franchise begins on the fictional agent of the British Secret Service: “I am an unconditional fan of Bond. For me, it is sacred territory. I intend to honor tradition and open its way to many new future missions. It is a huge responsibility, but also incredibly exciting for me and a great honor.” The film will feature the executive production of Tanya Lapointe, who worked with Villeneuve in the saga films Dune. Amy Pascal and David Heyman will be producers.
In 2022, Amazon acquired MGM, which includes a vast catalog of more than 4,000 films among which were the spy, but, according to the specialized medium Varietyonly had 50% of the franchise. In March 2025, Amazon MGM Studios completed a new joint enterprise with the Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson steps, whose terms stipulate that Amazon MGM Studios will obtain the creative control of James Bond’s intellectual property rights. That is, it may decide which actor embodies the agent, or if they are made or spin offs.
Traditionally, the Broccoli had tried to protect the brand without overexploitation, as in other franchises. In fact, the last Bond film (number 25, and the fifth and last starring Daniel Craig),No time to diepremiered in 2021, after many delays because of the pandemic. And raised 775 million dollars.
Despite the uncertainty of fans and press speculation, there has been no more information about who will be the new James Bond or what will be the production calendar of the next film. Before Craig, figures such as Pierce Brosnan, Sean Connery and Roger Moore also embodied the legendary spy. What is needed to be Bond? “Presence, charm, personality and interpretive talent,” Wilson told this newspaper in 2022. Could he be an actress? “No,” Broccoli explained, “he will always be a male character. Because Fleming did.