Barbara Broccoli validates the choice of Denis Villeneuve to make the next James Bond

He is a “fantastic” director, declares the producer after having given up control of the franchise in Amazon: “I am delighted that he does it”.

Longtime producer of the James Bond saga, Barbara Broccoli recently confided in the podcast Kermode on movie Regarding the designation of Denis Villeneuve as a director of the next 007 .. although still a co -owner of the franchise, the producer of Goldeneye And Skyfall has sold creative control to Amazon MGM Studios. Last February, this announcement had shaken the industry.

“” “He is a fantastic filmmaker, I am delighted that he takes care of it“Said the producer concerning the appointment of Villeneuve, before kicking in touch as to her possible involvement on the project.“You know, I did this for 44 years and I enjoyed every minute. There are lots of things I want to do, like this musical. I do many other things. I have other films that I want to produce, as well as shows. “

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In 2022, Amazon bought MGM for 8.5 billion dollarsthus acquiring a vast catalog of more than 4,000 films And 17,000 television seriesas well as the distribution rights of all James Bond.

When he announced his recruitment, the director of Sicario shared his joy in a press release:

“” “Some of my first cinema memories are linked to 007. I grew up looking at the James Bond with my father, since “” “Dr. No» With Sean Connery. I am an unconditional fan of Bond. For me, he is sacred”.

“” “I intend to perpetuate tradition and pave the way for many new missions. It is an immense responsibility, but also an immense honor for me. Amy, David and I are absolutely delighted to bring him back to the screen. Thanks to Amazon MGM Studios for his confidence. “

Amy Pascal And David Heyman Take the torch as a producers, succeeding the longtime duo – Barbara Broccoli And Michael G. Wilson. For the moment, Denis Villeneuve is on the set of Dune: Third partlittle luck that the new James Bond comes into production soon. Regarding the choice of the new actor who will embody the secret agent, the mystery remains intact.