Amazon MGM is not wasting any time getting to work on the next James Bond film. After a deal was announced that will give creative control of the studio, it has gotten right to work on making the next film happen. Previously, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson had complete creative control of the 007 franchise.
Amazon MGM Studios announced today that producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman will be producing the next James Bond film. Pascal will produce the film via Pascal Pictures, and Heyman will produce via Heyday Films.
“We are approaching every creative decision with James Bond, which Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have so masterfully steered, with the greatest sense of responsibility,” said Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Film, Courtenay Valenti, in a released statement. “Part of an elite group of producers who have developed and managed massive film franchises to box office success and critical acclaim, Amy Pascal and David Heyman are two of the most accomplished, experienced, and respected film producers in our industry. We are honored to be working with them on James Bond’s next chapter and are excited to deliver to global audiences storytelling that upholds the impeccable legacy of this beloved character.”
“James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema,” said Amy Pascal and David Heyman. “We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson who made so many extraordinary films and honored and excited to keep the spirit of Bond very much alive as he embarks on his next adventure.”
The two producers are tasked with producing the next James Bond film. At this point, it isn’t known if they will be producing any films beyond that. It isn’t known who will be taking on the title role for this film.
About the Producers
Pascal is known for producing the Spider-Man franchise, among other things. She has served as a producer on the last free Spider-Man movies, which star Tom Holland. She is also producing the upcoming fourth movie, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. It is set to go into production this summer. She also produced the Spider-Verse movies, with a third one currently in production.
Heyman is known for his work with the Harry Potter franchise. He produced all eight film adaptations of the Harry Potter books. He also produced the three Fantastic Beasts films. Other titles he has produced include Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story, Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, and the Paul King-directed movies Paddington, Paddington 2, and Wonka. He is currently producing the Harry Potter television series and is in post-production on Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguru’s Klara and the Sun. Pascal and Heyman are also both producing Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly.
At this time, there isn’t a known production timeline or release date for the next James Bond film. The deal for the creative control to be transferred to Amazon MGM still needs to be approved by regulatory agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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