There may not be a time to die, but there is a time to find the perfect James Bond.
During Amazon MGM Studios’ presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Wednesday, the studio’s head of film Courtenay Valenti gave a hint at the casting process for the upcoming installment in director Denis Villeneuve’s beloved spy franchise.
“Now, I know you’re all wondering when we’ll announce who will play James Bond,” the executive told the audience. “Please know that we take the time to do this with care and deep respect. It is a lifelong dream of all of us to bring audiences this next chapter, and it is a responsibility we do not take lightly.”
She continued, “What I can tell you is: When you combine one of the most beloved franchises in history with a world-class filmmaking team, including the amazing director Denis Villeneuve, exceptional producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, executive producer Tanya Lapointe, and screenwriter Steven Knight, you set the stage for something truly worthy of the Bond legacy. This movie is coming, and when the time is right, we’ll have a lot to share.”
Bond last appeared on the big screen when Daniel Craig played the iconic character in Cary Joji Fukunaga’s 2021 blockbuster. No time to die. News broke last year that Amazon MGM would take creative control of the franchise that had long been led by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
CinemaCon is the annual event for Hollywood exhibitors and studios that takes place this year from April 13-16. It’s the official convention of Cinema United.
More to come.…
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