Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight to pen gritty new James Bond film for Amazon MGM
Steven Knight joins the Bond universe, and fans are already losing it
The announcement sent both Peaky and Bond fans into a collective frenzy online, because let us be honest, Tommy Shelby writing 007? That is the crossover nobody saw coming but everybody needed.
Amazon MGM is plotting Bond's comeback with a dream team
Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the move on Thursday, solidifying its plans to reboot the beloved franchise since acquiring creative control in February. Not only is Knight on board, but the legendary Denis Villeneuve, the cinematic brain behind Dune and Blade Runner 2049, will direct. Translation: Bond 26 is about to go dark, edgy, and ridiculously elite.
While there is no official title or release date yet, fans can expect something far moodier than the typical shaken-not-stirred fare. Think slow burns, morally grey heroes, and more psychological warfare than car chases.
Who will be the next Bond? Internet's still playing detective
The question that refuses to die: Who is going to be the next 007? Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harris Dickinson, Tom Holland, Ben-Adir, and Jacob Elordi are being tossed around like grenades in a spy mission. But Amazon MGM has kept lips tighter than Q's security protocols. No actor has been confirmed, and speculation is only getting wilder.
Meanwhile, Daniel Craig's shadow still looms large, with fans divided on whether the franchise needs a full reboot or just a new face with the same grit.
Knight's resume screams chaos, grit, and global obsession
Knight is not just known for Peaky Blinders, the man also co-created Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (yes, really), and has delivered hits like Taboo, See, and All the Light We Cannot See. Oh, and he is got a Netflix Peaky film on the way, so you know he is booked and busy.
The Bond films have grossed more than $7 billion globally since 1962, but this next instalment might just be the most ambitious yet, with Knight's smoky drama and Villeneuve's cinematic wizardry promising a version of 007 we have never seen before.
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