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 will even govt produce alongside Tanya Lapointe. Amy Pascal and David Heyman, as beforehand introduced, are shepherding the franchise and producing for Amazon MGM after taking on from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
A brand new 007 nonetheless has not been chosen.
“A few of my earliest movie-going recollections are linked to 007. I grew up watching James Bond movies with my father, ever since ‘Dr. No’ with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan,” Villeneuve stated in a press release. “To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the custom and open the trail for a lot of new missions to return. This can be a large accountability, but in addition, extremely thrilling for me and an enormous honor. Amy, David, and I are completely thrilled to convey him again to the display screen. Thanks to Amazon MGM Studios for his or her belief.”
Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, commented, “We’re honored that Denis has agreed to direct James Bond’s subsequent chapter. He’s a cinematic grasp, whose filmography speaks for itself. From Blade Runner 2049 to Arrival to the Dune movies, he has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, advanced characters, and — most significantly — the immersive storytelling that international audiences yearn to expertise in theaters. James Bond is within the palms of certainly one of in the present day’s biggest filmmakers and we can’t wait to get began on 007’s subsequent journey.”
Pascal and Heyman stated in a press release, “Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond motion pictures since he was a bit boy. It was at all times his dream to make this film, and now it’s ours, too. We’re fortunate to be within the palms 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 experiences that it may start capturing as early as this summer season and could possibly be aiming for a December 2026 launch date, however nothing has been formally introduced across the third movie. THR nevertheless not too long ago reported that Robert Pattinson was being eyed for a job 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 a press release as one of many greater directorial names on the field workplace within the biz. Final yr’s “Dune: Half Two” was nominated for 5 Oscars, together with Finest Image, and gained two.
Villeneuve is represented by CAA, Carlos Goodman, and ID.
