Casting the next James Bond

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1. 20 Feb 2025Background

   Amazon MGM takes creative control of Bond; Pascal and Heyman to produce

   On 20 February 2025, Amazon MGM Studios took creative control of James Bond from the Broccoli family, naming Amy Pascal and David Heyman as producers.

2. 1 Sept 2025Background

   Amazon MGM names Denis Villeneuve as director of the next James Bond film

   Amazon MGM Studios chose Dune director Denis Villeneuve to lead the next James Bond film, with Steven Knight attached as screenwriter.

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   7 Nov

   Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult reportedly screen-tested for James Bond

   Two more British stars have reportedly joined the 007 race. Here's who tested for Denis Villeneuve's Bond 26 and who else is in the mix.