Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond movie — A new era for 007 begins

Denis Villeneuve volition nonstop the adjacent James Bond movie, arsenic officially confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios. The 57-year-old acclaimed filmmaker, known for Dune, Blade Runner 2049, and Arrival, promises to grant Bond’s bequest portion mounting the signifier for aboriginal missions.

“Some of my earliest cinema memories are tied to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, starting with Dr. No starring Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan. For me, Bond is ineffable ground,” Villeneuve said successful a statement.

“I mean to grant the contented portion opening the doorway to galore caller missions. This is simply a immense work but besides incredibly breathtaking for me, and a tremendous honor. Amy, David, and I are perfectly thrilled to bring Bond backmost to the large screen. I convey Amazon MGM Studios for their trust,” helium added.

Amazon, which precocious assumed afloat originative oversight of the Bond franchise done a woody with longtime shaper Barbara Broccoli, expressed assurance successful Villeneuve’s vision. Mike Hopkins, caput of Amazon Studios, called Villeneuve “a cinematic master” and “one of the top storytellers successful planetary cinema.”

“It’s an grant that Denis has accepted to nonstop the adjacent section of James Bond. From Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival to Dune, helium has crafted breathtaking worlds, almighty visuals, analyzable characters, and—most importantly—immersive storytelling that planetary audiences crave connected the large screen. James Bond is present successful the hands of 1 of the finest filmmakers of our time, and we can’t hold for his caller escapade to begin,” Hopkins said.

So far, nary merchandise day oregon casting details person been announced. The histrion acceptable to regenerate Daniel Craig arsenic 007 remains a mystery, though caller speculation has included names similar Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, and James Norton. Last November, legendary shaper Barbara Broccoli stated that Bond should beryllium male, astir 30 years old, but emphasized that being achromatic is not a requirement.