The James Bond series, which first entered our lives in 1962 with the portrayal of Sean Connery and started with Dr. No. The James Bond series, which has countless films and many actors such as George Lzenby, Rogerr Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and finally Daniel Craig, has been silent for a while… So what caused this process? Here are the details and what you need to know…
Are James Bond producers having a crisis with Amazon?
After Daniel Craig said goodbye to the role of Bond with No Time to Die, which was released in 2021, the future of the series was eagerly awaited. However, it seems that Amazon’s purchase of MGM Studios for $8.5 billion has put the future of James Bond into an uncertain process.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Barbara Broccoli, who holds the rights to the James Bond films, has openly expressed her discomfort with the relationship with Amazon. Broccoli says she does not trust Amazon’s algorithms and is concerned that Bond may be deprived of the cinematic experience it deserves. It is even claimed that he criticised his close circle quite harshly, saying, ‘These people are a complete fiasco.’
According to Broccoli’s statements, there is neither a script nor a story for the new Bond film, nor an actor to portray Bond. Since the Broccoli family is in full control of the series, the date of the film’s transition to the production process depends entirely on their decision. Amazon’s role in this process is a big question mark.
It’s no surprise that Barbara Broccoli and her family are so sensitive to the Bond franchise. The family is keen to preserve the franchise’s legacy and are determined to avoid any move that would devalue Bond.
The questions of who the new James Bond will be and when he will meet the audience remain unanswered for now… However, Broccoli’s clear stance shows that he does not want to compromise the value of the series. Do you think this crisis between Amazon and the Broccoli family can be overcome? How will the future of James Bond be shaped? Don’t forget to share your opinions in the comments!