James Bond was shaken to the universe, not stirring, with the news that Amazon now has a creative control of 007 franchise.
Amazon MGM Studio announced on 20 February, effectively ended a reported deadlock between the studio and the Broccoli family, which has been the gatekeeper of the franchise for decades. Long -time bond manufacturer Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Brokoli confirmed that they would not take creative decisions.
Wilson said in a statement, “For about 60 incredible years with my 007 career, I am withdrawing from focusing on art and charitable projects by producing James Bond films.” “Therefore, Barbara and I agree, this is the time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studio, to lead James Bond in the future.”
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Broccoli said, “With the conclusion of No time to die And Michael is retiring from films, I think it’s time to focus on my other projects. ,
So, why is this a big deal?
Ever since Daniel Craig finished its term in 2021 as 007 No time to die, No new bonds have been confirmed. There is also no script for Bond 26. Rumors constantly roam on social media as to who will fill Craig’s cuff link- Aaron Taylor-Johnson! Idris Elba! – And by this week, any casting decision would eventually have landed with the Broccoli family.
Shortly after the shocking news to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, he reached a direct point on social media.
“Who will you choose as the next bond?” He asked his 4.3 million Instagram followers.
A backstory on Amazon and Brockolis
Amazon bought MGM at $ 8.5 billion in 2022 and gained distribution rights for all James Bond films. It inherited a deal already determined with the family, which was said to be final on all creative decisions.
According to a 2022 report from Pak, the Amazon wanted to amend the agreement as the company was not used for “lack of control over a major property” like bonds. The report said that Amazon was ready to write a big investigation to do so. (And it was reportedly Very Big.)
In December 2024, the Wall Street Journal stated that stress was at an all -time high as there was no script, story or new bond. Personally, Broccoli allegedly gave some clear views to friends on Amazon: “These people are f **** ING Idiots.”
Then on Thursday, the shocker came that Amazon MGM Studio, Wilson and Broccoli created a new joint venture for James Bond intellectual property rights. Although all three parties will remain the co-owner of the franchise, Amazon MGM now has creative control.
Sources said that it took about 1 billion dollars to complete the dealline, but the details are not clear. Inner sources close to producers are allegedly shocked that Broccoli first takes a nap.
“She is a fighter,” a source said, “but she got tired of fighting.” Amazon could no longer expand (and exploit) franchise A La Marvel or Star Wars, some Broccoli family did not want to do informally.
Who wanted the Broccoli family to play James Bond?
The rumor mill always echoed who would step into the role of Bond. In an November 1 interview with The Associated Press, Broccoli would not comment on the most recent speculation that he finally found his man in Taylor-Johnson. However, he teased that it would be a man, there is a possibility in his 30s, and said it was not given that he would be white.
“This is a big decision,” he said.
Wilson was clearly aligned with his sister, earlier it was said that Bond would be a “thirty-some” actor, similar to the age of Craig when he made his bond debut in 2006 Casino royal,
Who will actually play James Bond?
He is now in Amazon’s hands. Looking at the comments on Bezos’ Instagram post, Henry Cavill is a fan favorite. Tom Cruise, James McAevoy and Tom Hardy were also mentioned.
It seems that we will all find out more than likely. Amazon allegedly wants to visit Bond 26 Asap.
