The nextJames Bondmovie is officially in the works at Amazon MGM Studios! It’s been a rocky few years for theJames Bondfranchise following Daniel Craig’s final mission as 007 inNo Time to Die. In the years since, casting rumors have bounced across the internet, all while long-time producers,Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, stepped awayfrom the franchise, with Amazon MGM securing the rights and Amy Pascal and David Heyman stepping in. At this year’s CinemaCon, which has already been full of massive surprises, Amazon MGM revealed that work is currently underway on the 26th film in the franchise.
The report comes via Deadline from CinemaCon. During Amazon MGM’s presentation at the movie industry convention, the studio’s head of film, streaming and theatrical, Courtenay Valenti, alongside the company’s global marketing chief, Sue Kroll, dropped a bombshell about the future of the franchise. “We are committed to honoring the legacy of this iconic character, while bringing a fresh, exhilarating new chapter to audiences around the world alongside Amy and David,” Valenti began. With theJames Bondfranchise stuck in limbo for several years, fans were expecting a much longer wait following Amazon’s acquisition for the company to start work on the 26th film. But, Valenti revealed that the 26th James Bond movie is already in development, saying:
“[Amy Pascal and David Heyman] are both in London getting started and couldn’t be here tonight, but we wanted to thank them for what we know will be an incredible partnership. Thank you, Amy and David!”
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No major details about the nextJames Bondfilm were revealed during the presentation, other than its existence. Fans have been waiting on tenterhooks since 2021 to learn who will replace Daniel Craig as 007. The internet has beenfan casting the next James Bond actorfor years, while bookies and betting outlets have also weighed in with their own odds. The current front-runners include Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Tom Holland.
Amazon Reportedly Wants to Distance Itself From the Old ‘James Bond’
Amazon MGM’s $1 billion dollar acquisition of the rights to theJames Bondfranchise was met with skepticism and cynicism across the internet. Everyone from die-hard fans of the franchise to its former stars weighed in on why the studio taking over could be dangerous for the future of 007. While we will have to wait until the 26th movie is released to see if those fears are justified, a recent report revealed whatAmazon is planning to do with their firstJames Bondfilm.
While the pastJames Bondmovies have kept a loose continuity across the last 25 films, Amazon MGM’s iteration will still be set in the same universe. But, the newJames Bondmovies will still try and distance themselves from those that came before. “They can’t just pretend it didn’t happen. So they’re looking at his story as a younger man in a different era,” said an insider.
Source:Deadline
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