Amazon MGM Studios Taps Steven Knight To Write Next James Bond Film

Amazon MGM Studios has enlisted Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, to write the script for the next James Bond film, marking the franchise's first under Amazon's control after acquiring MGM. Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune and Blade Runner 2049, will direct the movie, which is eyed for a potential 2028 release. Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, alongside executive producer Tanya Lapointe, are attached to the project, signaling a creative shift. Knight expressed excitement about contributing to a Bond film, hoping to deliver something "the same but different and better and stronger and bolder." While the next Bond actor remains unconfirmed, fan speculation and bookies favor younger actors, aligning with reports of a 1950s/1960s-themed reboot aimed at a fresh direction for the franchise. Amazon's acquisition and new creative team suggest a bold and artistically ambitious phase for James Bond's cinematic future.