James Bond’s new proprietor, Amazon MGM, has already began understanding the small print of a “recent, unique new” Bond that’s sparking dialog on-line.
At CinemaCon, the annual conference for movie show homeowners in Las Vegas, studio executives Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll shared a number of particulars in regards to the newest entry within the franchise.
“We’re dedicated to honoring the legacy of this iconic character whereas bringing a recent, unique new chapter to audiences world wide alongside [producers] Amy [Pascal] and David [Heyman],” they instructed the viewers Wednesday evening, per Selection.
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“They’re each in London getting began and couldn’t be right here tonight, however we wished to thank them for what we all know to make an unbelievable partnership.”
James Bond followers have been divided on-line by the promise of a brand new Bond.
Sue Kroll and Courtenay Valenti of Amazon MGM Studios communicate onstage throughout CinemaCon 2025, the place they revealed producers are already engaged on a brand new James Bond that can deliver “a recent, unique new chapter.” (Jerod Harris/Getty Pictures for CinemaCon)
“Individuals don’t desire a recent unique Bond,” one individual wrote on X.
One other lamented, “‘Contemporary?’ ‘Unique?’ No, no, no. James Bond was already excellent, why altering the roots of Ian Fleming[‘s] iconic character ?
“That is it. Bond went woke. Fffff,” one individual complained.
One other questioned, “In the event that they wished to do one thing ‘recent’, why purchase the James Bond franchise?”
On-line, followers have been divided over the proposed new course for Bond. (Greg Williams/Eon Productions by way of Getty Pictures)
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Others have been into the thought of a unique fashion for the Bond movies.
“It is time, it is time for a James Bond 007 feminine,” one individual wrote on X.
“I hope he’s a black actor,” one other added.
In February, Amazon shared a press launch saying that long-time producers of the Bond movies, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, could be stepping again from the franchise and giving inventive management to Amazon MGM.
James Bond has been a movie franchise for the reason that Sixties. (Getty Pictures)
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“Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli as we speak introduced that they’ve fashioned a brand new three way partnership to accommodate the James Bond mental property rights, and people events will stay co-owners of the franchise,” the corporate mentioned in an announcement on the time.
“Beneath the phrases of the brand new enterprise, Amazon MGM Studios will achieve inventive management of the James Bond franchise following closing of the transaction.”
Daniel Craig, the newest man to painting the world-famous undercover agent, instructed Selection, “My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael stay fixed and undiminished. I want Michael a protracted, enjoyable (and effectively deserved) retirement and no matter ventures Barbara goes on to do, I do know they are going to be spectacular, and I hope I will be a part of them.”
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared Reuters’ headline, “James Bond’s long-serving producers give management to Amazon,” and requested followers on the X platform, “Who’d you decide as the following Bond?” Many X customers responded with pictures of English actor Henry Cavill.
Daniel Craig performed Bond most lately in 2021’s “No Time to Die.” (MGM/courtesy Everett Assortment)
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With the information out of CinemaCon, some individuals steered “White Lotus” star Theo James.
“Theo James needs to be the following James Bond. Somebody at @AmazonMGMStudio must courtroom him critically!” one individual wrote.
Fox Information Digital’s Alexander Corridor contributed to this report.
