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Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film
UNITED STATES, JUN 25 – Denis Villeneuve will direct the first James Bond film under Amazon MGM Studios, signaling a fresh creative direction after Amazon gained full control of the franchise in 2025.
- On 26 June 2025, Amazon MGM Studios announced that Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, marking a new era for the franchise.
- Villeneuve accepted the role due to his lifelong passion for Bond films, influenced by watching them with his father since Dr. No starring Sean Connery.
- Denis Villeneuve will serve as an executive producer with Tanya Lapointe, while Amy Pascal and David Heyman, who have assumed producing responsibilities for the franchise, will also produce the project.
- Villeneuve described the character as deeply important to him and expressed his commitment to respecting the legacy while paving the way for numerous future installments, acknowledging the great responsibility involved.
- This appointment places Bond in the hands of a visionary director renowned for his immersive storytelling, indicating that Amazon MGM aims to advance the franchise with innovative narratives and fresh creative approaches.
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