The future ofJames Bond as well as the casting of the next 007 now rests in the hands ofAmazonMGM Studios as the series longtime producers have ceded creative control of the franchise.
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson the daughter and stepson of producer Albert Cubby Broccoli, who first brought Bond to the big screen with 1962sDr.
Noand remained with the franchise until his death in 1996 became the main producers and stewards of the Bond series beginning with 1995sGoldenEye.
Daniel Craig plays James Bond in ‘No Time to Die’Nicola Dove/MGM Pictures
On Thursday, Broccoli and Wilson announced that while they will retain the franchises intellectual property rights as well as co-owners of the Bond franchise, Amazon MGM Studios will now guide its creative future.
My life has been dedicated to maintaining and building upon the extraordinary legacy that was handed to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli, Barbara said in a statement (viaVariety).
I have had the honor of working closely with four of the tremendously talented actors who have played 007 and thousands of wonderful artists within the industry.
With the conclusion of No Time to Die and Michael retiring from the films, I feel it is time to focus on my other projects.
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Presumably, that hiatus will soon end under Amazon MGMs watch, as the studio is likely eager to bring Bond back to the big screen.
Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond has been one of the most iconic characters in filmed entertainment, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement.
We are honoured to continue this treasured heritage, and look forward to ushering in the next phase of the legendary 007 for audiences around the world.
