Last night, Amazon MGM announced that Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to direct a new Bond film \u2014 the studio\u2019s first since it obtained the property as part of its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM back in 2021. The new Bond project does not yet have a name, casting details, or a production timeline, but Amazon MGM also shared that Tanya Lapointe is attached to produce. In a press release about his involvement in the new movie, Villeneuve said that as a longtime fan who grew up watching the Bond series, he sees the character as \u201csacred territory.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007,\u201d Villeneuve said. \u201cI 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 honor.\u201d<\/p>\n
Amazon MGM and Prime Video head Mike Hopkins echoed Villeneuve\u2019s enthusiasm and said that it was an honor to be able to collaborate with him. Hopkins also seemed to indicate that the studio intends for the new project to receive a theatrical release.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom Blade Runner 2049 to Arrival to the Dune films, [Villeneuve] has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and\u2014most importantly\u2014the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theaters,\u201d Hopkins said. \u201cJames Bond is in the hands of one of today\u2019s greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007\u2019s next adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n