MGM has Creative Control
Last month, it was announced that Amazon MGM had gained complete creative control over the Bond franchise following an agreement with longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
Although the two will continue to be co-owners of the franchise, the deal grants Amazon creative control over all upcoming productions, a move that has caused concern among fans.
It has recently been reported that the upcoming film, Bond 26, will have a budget of £250 million, which is similar to the budget for Daniel Craig’s last appearance as 007. No Time to Die cost.
According to The Sun The film is anticipated to hit theaters by the end of 2027, with a source revealing that “the Bond executives have already suggested general storylines and ideas for a reboot.”
“The writers’ teams are being formed with the aim of recovering their investment as quickly as possible.”
Bond 26
The search for a new actor to take over the role of Bond after Craig has intensified in recent weeks, with speculation surrounding names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harris Dickinson, and James Norton. Regarding the producers, Puck According to reports, David Heyman (known for Harry Potter) and Amy Pascal (associated with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films) are in discussions to create the project.
In March 2024, it was announced that Taylor-Johnson had landed the role of Bond; however, the actor clarified his position by saying, “I don’t believe I need to have my future planned out for me. I feel that whatever is laid out for me, I can definitely surpass.”
Amazon’s purchase of the Bond franchise is anticipated to result in multiple spin-offs; however, the source indicates that the streaming giant is aware that fans desire a movie and aims to complete filming by the end of next year.
When the film is released, it will tie the record for the longest wait the world has experienced for a new Bond movie since Sean Connery portrayed the British spy in 1962. Dr No . The previous record was GoldenEye , which arrived in 1995 – six years after Timothy Dalton appeared in Licence to Kill .