Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film
Denis Villeneuve is going from Dune to Bond.
AmazonMGM announced Wednesday that Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie. The untitled film will be the first since the studio took creative reins of the storied film franchise after decades of control by the Broccoli family.
Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman had maintained that before the next Bond is cast, they would develop a screenplay and find a director first. Now, they have one of the most respected blockbuster makers in Hollywood who's coming off a pair of widely acclaimed 'Dune' films.
In a statement, Villeneuve said he grew up watching Bond films.
'I'm a diehard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory,' said Villeneuve. 'I intend to honour 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.'
Since taking creative control of Bond in February, AmazonMGM has worked quickly to get the next movie going. The studio is also trying to win over fans sseptical of the new corporate leadership of 007 and the likelihood of future spinoffs.
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