Dennis Villainuve | Photo Credit: Reuters
Dennis Villainuway has been officially tapped to direct the next installment James Bond Franchise, Amazon MGM Studio announced on Wednesday. News is a big step ahead for a long -running detective series, without a new entry No time to die In 2021.
Villainuve Amy will still direct the untital film with the production of Amy Pascal and David Heman. Tanya Lapoint will serve as a long -a -long associate, executive manufacturer of Villainuway. The appointment of Canadian director follows the speculation of months, with names like Edward Berger, Edgar Wright, Jonathan Nolan and Alphonso Qoron.
This will be the first bond film made under full creative control of Amazon MGM, which will be after 2022 acquisition of MGM Studios in the $ 8.5 billion deal. The studio has long earlier this year Bond Producers Barbara Brokoli and Michael ji. Created a new joint venture with Wilson, which strengthens its control towards iconic franchise.
Villainuway selection comes as a surprise given his current slate, including the third and finals. Dune Set for installment, currently in production and release in December 2026. Nevertheless, their track record – such as spreading the projects acclaimed by reviewers arrival, Blade Runner 2049And this Dune Movies – made him a strong contender.
In a statement, Villainyuway said, “Some of my initial film-memories are associated with 007. I am watching James Bond Movies with my father, since then Dr. NoI am a dye-hard bond fan. For me, that is the holy area. I intend to respect the tradition and open the way for many new missions to come. ,
Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studio, praised Villainuway as a “cinematic master”, whose work continuously distributes “compelling world, dynamic visual and immersive storytelling”.
No details about casting or release timeline have been shared yet.
Published – 26 June, 2025 10:26 AM IST
