Denis Villeneuve will helm the next James Bond film.
Denis Villeneuve is the next James Bond director
Despite there still being no actor confirmed to take over from Daniel Craig as the suave spy after he hung up his tuxedo in 2021’s No Time To Die, the Dune and Blade Runner 2049 helmer has been unveiled as the director.
He takes over the job from Cary Joji Fukunaga.
Villeneuve, 57, has vowed to “honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come.”
In a statement, he said: “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.
“To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come.”
His promise comes amid much discussion surrounding the blockbuster action franchise and the hope that it will be entirely overhauled in its next era.
Amazon MGM Studios, Mike Hopkins, commented: “Denis has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and – most importantly – the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theatres.
“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.”
Earlier this year, Amazon Studios took control of the franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, while Amy Pascal and David Heyman are attached to produce the next…
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