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Acclaimed Writer Tapped to Pen Next James Bond Script
31 Jul
Summary
- Steven Knight to write script for new James Bond film
- Villeneuve to direct, Pascal and Heyman producing
- Decision on next 007 actor still pending
In a major development for the James Bond franchise, acclaimed writer Steven Knight has been tapped to pen the script for the next 007 film. This comes as Amazon MGM, which acquired the rights to the iconic spy series last year, has been working to assemble the creative team behind the highly anticipated project.
Director Denis Villeneuve, known for his work on the Dune films, has been brought on board to helm the new Bond installment. Veteran producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are also attached, overseeing the production through their respective companies Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films.
While the search for the next actor to don the famous tuxedo is still ongoing, the focus in recent weeks has been on securing the right writer to craft the story. After a series of meetings, Knight, the creator of the hit series Peaky Blinders, emerged as the top choice, with Villeneuve fully endorsing his selection.
With Knight on board and Villeneuve returning to complete work on the next Dune film, the studio is now poised to move forward with the development of the new Bond adventure. Fans of the franchise will have to wait a bit longer to find out who will be the next actor to take on the role of the iconic British spy.
