Denis Villeneuve to direct new James Bond film
Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has announced.
The Oscar-nominated Canadian filmmaker most recently directed the hugely successful blockbusters Dune and Dune: Part Two, as well as Arrival, Sicario, Blade Runner 2049 and Prisoners.
'Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory,' Villeneuve said in a statement on Wednesday.
'I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour.'
Villeneuve said that he and the upcoming film's producers, Spider-Man's Amy Pascal and Harry Potter's David Heyman, 'are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.'
Villeneuve's appointment is part of a wider shakeup of the Bond franchise, after longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson gave creative control to Amazon MGM Studios in a deal that is reported to have cost around US$1bn.
Head of Amazon MGM Studios, Mike Hopkins said, 'We are honored that Denis has agreed to direct James Bond's next chapter. He is a cinematic master, whose filmography speaks for itself … James Bond is in the hands of one of today's greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007's next adventure.'
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