The James Bond movies are going through big changes. Amazon now has full control, and longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are stepping back. This has made fans wonder what will happen next, especially with the next Bond movie and who will play the famous spy.
Even though some people thought Amazon might make a Bond TV show, Variety says a new movie is still the main focus. But before they can start filming or casting, Amazon wants to find a new producer. They are looking for someone like David Heyman, who worked on the Harry Potter movies, to help guide the future of James Bond.
The report also says that famous director Christopher Nolan wanted to make a Bond movie after Tenet. However, Barbara Broccoli didn’t want to give any director full creative control, so she turned him down. Nolan then made Oppenheimer, which became a huge success and won him an Oscar.
Fans are excited to see who will play Bond next. Some of the top choices are:
Henry Cavill (Superman, The Witcher) – A fan favorite
Tom Hardy (Venom, Mad Max: Fury Road) – Known for tough roles
James McAvoy (X-Men, Split) – A great actor with range
Michael Fassbender (X-Men, Inglourious Basterds) – Has the right intensity
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass, Kraven the Hunter) – Was rumored to be in the lead
Idris Elba (Luther, The Suicide Squad) – Many fans love him for the role, but some say he may be too old
However, Amazon can’t pick the next Bond until they finish their deal with Broccoli and Wilson, which should happen later this year.
The Bond movies have been stuck in a fight between Barbara Broccoli and Amazon. Broccoli has always been in charge of casting and creative decisions, but after Amazon bought MGM for $8.45 billion in 2021, there was a lot of disagreement. The Wall Street Journal called it an “ugly” battle that put Bond on hold.
Now that Amazon is in control, the future of Bond could change a lot. They might take the movies in a new direction, change the tone, or even try something different like a streaming series. Fans will have to wait and see what happens next.
