And the director of the next James Bond will be … Denis Villeneuve!
After a dune, the French -speaking filmmaker will have the badge honor of relaunching the saga 007 for Amazon.
Drum roll …
After months of reflection, the Amazon MGM studio and new producers in control of James Bond, Amy Pascal et David Heymanfound the first stone of the new building 007. Her name is Denis Villeneuve !
The Canadian director was chosen to stage the next franchise film. Lapointe askedlong -standing collaborator of the filmmaker, will be an executive producer.
The French -speaking visionary acclaimed and appointed to the Oscars, recently signed Dune et Dune: second part For Warner Bros., and has been working for a long time on the last part of his trilogy, Dune: Messiahscheduled for 2026. Suffice to say that he is not allergic to the big franchises, he who also tried to reinvent Philip K. Dick with Blade Runner 2049. But Denis Villeneuve, he is a breathtaking original thrillers like like Sicario or Prisonersor very powerful tale sf Premiers Contacts. In short, a choice for Amazon, which will certainly succeed in reassuring fans, worried by the departure of historic producers, Wilson and Broccoli.
Mike Hopkinsat the head of the Video and Amazon MGM Studios, is in Angels:
“It is an honor that Denis agreed to direct this new chapter of Bond. His work speaks of itself. Blade Runner 2049 has Dunepassing by Premier Contacthe builds immersive worlds, complex characters and powerful cinematographic accounts that the public around the world dreams of discovering in theaters. James Bond is in the hands of one of the greatest current directors. “
While going to do Denis Villeneuve of James Bond ? A great show at the Dune ? A brutal thriller at the Sicario ? The filmmaker is, in any case, delighted to have the opportunity to put one of the most iconic characters in the 7th art. And he promises that he will take great care of the inheritance 007 :
“Among my first cinema memories, there was James Bond. I grew up with these films, which I watched with my father, since James Bond 007 against Dr. No With Sean Connery. I am an absolute fan. For me, Bond, it’s sacred. “
In the process he gives the first details of his vision:
“JHe wants to honor this tradition and pave the way for new missions. It is an immense responsibility, but above all, a privilege and an enormous source of excitement. Amy, David and I are delighted to bring back 007 on the screens. “
Now remains this burning question: who Denis Villeneuve Will he choose for embody the next agent 007 In the service of His Majesty? Now that the new James Bond has a boss, the casting process should accelerate in the coming months.
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