After the Saga DuneCanadian director Denis Villeneuve will be in charge of the following adventures of James Bond, announced Amazon MGM Studios on Wednesday 25 June. The online trade giant therefore chooses a very popular filmmaker in Hollywood, for his first long -awaited trip in the world of the British spy that was devised by the writer Ian Fleming.
“I am an unconditional fan of Bond. For me he is a sacred character”responded Mr. Villeneuve in a press release, with ALS “Grow up by watching James Bond with the movies [s]About father “. “I intend to honor the tradition and free up the way for many new missions”he added. “It is a huge responsibility, but also something incredibly exciting for me and an enormous honor.” “
The director will also be an executive producer in the film. However, it is not yet known who will embody the spy of his Majesty. Never in the history of the franchise, the uncertainty was floating for the identity of the next actor for so long. Daniel Craig hung up the James Bond costume in 2021, after the release of Dying can wait. Since this Opus, the fate of the adventures of 007 has experienced many turns.
Promise given to purists
Amazon spent almost $ 8.45 billion to buy the legendary Hollywood Studio MGM in 2022, including the catalog of former James Bond films. But the distribution giant crashed into the resistance of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, the historical producers of the Saga for three years, who have been retaining the creative control of the character for decades.
Amazon finally signed a financial agreement in February to take creative control over the franchise. With an unknown amount, it enables the company of Jeff Bezos to manage the following bond adventures. Some fans fear that the character Overexploits by Amazon, which could multiply the films, even directly from the series and spin-offs on Prime, its streaming platform.
In this context, the choice of Denis Villeneuve resonates as a guarantee given to purists. “We are honored that Denis has agreed to perform the next chapter of James Bond. He is a master in the cinema, whose filmography speaks about himself”the director of the studios Amazon MGM and Amazon Prime, Mike Hopkins praised.
Made by Mr. Villeneuve, the two components of the Science Fiction Saga Dune were appointed for the Oscar for the best film. Last year released, the second film on this universe collected $ 700 million in income from the World Box office and won two Oscars-best sound and better special effects. The Canadian director is also known for Blade Runner 2049 He Premier Contact.
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