The subsequent James Bond chapter has begun. Denis Villeneuve, the visionary behind “Dune,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and “Arrival,” has been tapped to direct the following James Bond movie for Amazon MGM Studios, the corporate introduced on Wednesday.
Villeneuve can even government produce alongside Tanya Lapointe. Amy Pascal and David Heyman, as previously announced, are shepherding the franchise and producing for Amazon MGM after taking up from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
A brand new 007 nonetheless has not been chosen.
“Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since ‘Dr. No’ with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan,” Villeneuve stated in an announcement. “To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.”
Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, commented, “We are honored that Denis has agreed to direct James Bond’s next chapter. He is a cinematic master, whose filmography speaks for itself. From Blade Runner 2049 to Arrival to the Dune films, he has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and — most importantly — the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theaters. James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007’s next adventure.”
Pascal and Heyman stated in an announcement, “Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond movies since he was a little boy. It was always his dream to make this movie, and now it’s ours, too. We are lucky to be in the hands of this extraordinary filmmaker.”
The subsequent large query for Villeneuve is when any new Bond movie, which would be the twenty sixth within the long-running spy franchise, would start manufacturing and who will play 007. Villeneuve is predicted to be engaged on a 3rd “Dune” movie, with stories that it might start capturing as early as this summer season and could be aiming for a December 2026 release date, however nothing has been formally introduced across the third movie. THR nonetheless not too long ago reported that Robert Pattinson was being eyed for a task within the movie as its villain.
Villeneuve is a four-time Oscar nominee (and IndieWire Honors recipient!) and with the 2 “Dune” movies has made an announcement as one of many greater directorial names on the field workplace within the biz. Last 12 months’s “Dune: Part Two” was nominated for 5 Oscars, together with Best Picture, and gained two.
Villeneuve is represented by CAA, Carlos Goodman, and ID.
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