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Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film

  • 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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The director has been chosen, but who will be the next James Bond is still unclear.  However, that may soon be over. Now three names appear to be topping the list, reports Variety.

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James Bond's new film has already been directed by the Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, who is behind films like Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival.

The director and executive producer of the next James Bond film will be Franco-Canadian director Denis Vilneuve, a repeated candidate for "Oskar" and, according to his own admission, "A bright fan of James Bond", a statement published by Amazon MGM Studios, he promised to "respect the traditions" of the franchise.

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Here are 007 Canadian ties to James Bond as Quebec auteur Denis Villeneuve takes helm

TORONTO — News that Quebec auteur Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie adds yet another Canadian tie to the blockbuster franchise about a British secret service hero.

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Just Jared broke the news in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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