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Barbara Broccoli Gives Verdict On Denis Villeneuve As Director Of Next James Bond
LONDON, JUL 16 – Barbara Broccoli ends 44 years of creative leadership as Amazon MGM Studios takes control in a $1 billion deal; Denis Villeneuve named director for the first Bond film without Broccoli oversight.
- In June 2025, Denis Villeneuve was confirmed to helm the upcoming James Bond installment produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
- Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson stepped back from creative control earlier this year after Amazon acquired full Bond franchise rights in 2022.
- Broccoli endorsed Villeneuve as a fantastic filmmaker and expressed excitement while focusing on other projects like a musical adaptation of Sing Street.
- Broccoli reflected on her 44-year tenure with Bond, expressing that she thoroughly enjoyed the experience while also looking forward to pursuing new projects, including a musical.
- Villeneuve aims to respect the franchise’s legacy while paving the way for future stories, making this the first Bond film created without direct involvement from the Broccoli family.
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Denis Villeneuve Is a ‘Fantastic’ Director, Says Barbara Broccoli After Giving Up Control of James Bond Franchise to Amazon: ‘I’m Thrilled He’s Doing It’
Barbara Broccoli no longer has creative control of the James Bond franchise, but says Amazon picking Denis Villeneuve is a solid choice.
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Sydney Sweeney (27) could soon conquer the cinema screens as a new bond girl. According to a report from the British newspaper The Sun, the actress is said to be at the top of the wish list of director Denis Villeneuve (57), who will make his debut as Bond director with the coming episode of the 007 series. The French-Canadian filmmaker and Sydney are supposed to be close friends, which will significantly increase their chances of the coveted ro…
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