Amazon in 2022 bought the studio MGM, which had the rights to the « James Bond » franchise. Now it’s taking creative control.
Amazon MGM Studios has taken creative control of the « James Bond » franchise.
The longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will step back from decision-making.
Amazon, in 2022, acquired MGM, which had the rights to the franchise.
Amazon MGM Studios announced on Thursday that it had taken over creative control of the beloved « James Bond » franchise.
The announcement also said the longtime guardians of the franchise, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, would step aside from decision-making.
« With my 007 career spanning nearly 60 incredible years, I am stepping back from producing the James Bond films to focus on art and charitable projects », Wilson said. « Therefore, Barbara and I agree, it is time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studios, to lead James Bond into the future. »
Broccoli said, « With the conclusion of ‘No Time to Die’ and Michael retiring from the films, I feel it is time to focus on my other projects.
