Denis Villeneuve will helm the following James Bond movie.
Regardless of there nonetheless being no actor confirmed to take over from Daniel Craig because the suave spy after he hung up his tuxedo in 2021’s No Time To Die, the Dune and Blade Runner 2049 helmer has been unveiled because the director.
He takes over the job from Cary Joji Fukunaga.
Villeneuve, 57, has vowed to “honour the custom and open the trail for a lot of new missions to return.”
In a press release, he stated: “A few of my earliest movie-going recollections are linked to 007. I grew up watching James Bond movies with my father, ever since Dr No with Sean Connery.
“To me, he is sacred territory. I intend to honour the custom and open the trail for a lot of new missions to return.”
His promise comes amid a lot dialogue surrounding the blockbuster motion franchise and the hope that it will likely be completely overhauled in its subsequent period.
Amazon MGM Studios, Mike Hopkins, commented: “Denis has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, advanced characters, and – most significantly – the immersive storytelling that world audiences yearn to expertise in theatres.
“James Bond is within the palms of considered one of immediately’s biggest filmmakers and we can not wait to get began on 007’s subsequent journey.”
Earlier this yr, Amazon Studios took management of the franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, whereas Amy Pascal and David Heyman are hooked up to provide the following movie within the tremendous spy sequence.
Talking at CinemaCon in April, Amazon MGM executives Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll informed the conference: “We’re dedicated to honouring the legacy of this iconic character whereas bringing a recent, unique new chapter to audiences world wide alongside Amy and David.
“They’re each in London getting began and couldn’t be right here tonight, however we needed to thank them for what we all know to make an unimaginable partnership.”
As for the following Bond, Aaron Taylor-Johnson lately hinted he may very well be 007.
The 35-year-old actor has been closely rumoured to be the following Bond and gave a really coy response when requested about what he’ll be doing after engaged on 28 Years Later.
Quizzed by Deadline on the horror film’s premiere on June 18, he stated: “I am unable to discuss it.”
Taylor-Johnson was already being led away earlier than the query was requested, and flashed a smile after his cryptic reply.
A couple of weeks prior, the Hollywood star was introduced as a world ambassador for Swiss model Omega, which has been the Bond franchise’s go-to watch model since 1995’s GoldenEye, with each 007 since Pierce Brosnan sporting their timepieces on display.
Taylor-Johnson stated on the time: “I’ve all the time had an appreciation for timepieces, however particularly for Omega.
“Now, after visiting the manufacturing facility, I’m in awe of the ability required to fabricate such an expensive product.”
In the meantime, Omega’s CEO Raynald Aeschlimann praised him as a “versatile actor with a spread that covers motion, thriller, romance, and rather more”.