The production of the next James Bond film is underway after being “quickly detected” for exemption to Amazon’s $ 1 billion acquisition.
Last month, it was revealed that Amazon MGM took full creative control over the Bond franchise after concluding an agreement with longtime producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
While the couple will remain co-owners of the franchise, the transaction leaves creative control over all future productions in the hands of Amazon-a decision that led to consternation among fans.
It has now been reported that the next film – Bond 26 – will have a budget of £ 250m, which is about the same amount that is Daniel Craig’s final 007 outing No time to die cost.
According to The sunThe film is expected to be in theaters by the end of 2027, with a source saying: ‘The Bond bosses have already proposed broad plots and ideas start again.
“The authors’ rooms are compiled in the hope of recovering their investment as soon as possible.”
Bond films are usually released in October and November.
The hunt for a new band to replace Craig has heated up over the past few weeks, with rumors, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harris Dickinson and James Norton. In terms of producers, Puck reported that David Heyman (Harry Potter) and Amy Pascal (Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films) are in conversation to develop the excursion.
In March 2024, it was reported that Taylor-Johnson ensured the role of Bond-but the actor distanced himself from the demands and said: ‘I don’t feel like I have to pull out a future for me. I feel like whatever I can be postponed to me, I can do better. ‘
Amazon’s acquisition of the Bond franchise is expected to lead to a series of spin-offs, but the source mentions that the streaming giant “know fans want and expect a film” and “wants to film by the end of next year”.
If the film arrives, it will match the record for the longest time with the world to wait for a new Bond film since Sean Connery first played the British spy in 1962 Dr no. The previous record was Goldyeeyewho arrived in 1995 – six years after Timothy Dalton appeared in License to kill.
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Prior to the takeover of Amazon, the news of the franchise has become silent over the past few years, with no formal plans for the next film or any recruitment of the next Bond actor.
Wilson said in a statement: “With my 007 career that goes for almost 60 incredible years, I am returning from producing the James Bond films to focus on art and charity projects. That’s why I agree, it’s time for us to lead Reliable partner, Amazon MGM Studios, James Bond in the future.”
Broccoli added: “My life is committed to maintaining and building the extraordinary legacy presented to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli.
‘I had the honor of working closely with four of the tremendous talented actors who played 007 and thousands of wonderful artists in the industry. No time to die And Michael who retires from the films, I feel it is time to focus on my other projects. “
