It’s been just over three years since Daniel Craig’s final James Bond film No Time To Die hit theaters, and we’re seemingly no closer to learning who the new 007 is than we were then.
Although there have been major differences between the Bond eras, such as the six years between Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan, the wait for Bond films is usually no longer than two years, even with a regime change.
For the past thirty years, the James Bond franchise has been overseen by producer Barbara Broccoli, the daughter of original Bond producer Albert R. Broccoli, and her half-brother Michael G. Wilson.
Just a few months after Craig’s latest foray into the 007 universe, Amazon has forked out a whopping $6.5 billion to acquire Bond distributor MGM.
It seems the future of the franchise that started with Sean Connery’s Dr. No was in trouble in 1962, according to a new report from Wall Street Journal.
The producers and Amazon are at an impasse, with Amazon demanding ideas for new Bond films, though Broccoli seemingly has no interest in making them with Amazon.
Ny Breaking has contacted Broccoli’s Eon Productions for comment on this new report.
It’s been just over three years since Daniel Craig’s final James Bond film No Time To Die hit theaters, and we’re seemingly no closer to learning who the new 007 is than we were then.
For the past 30 years, the James Bond franchise has been overseen by producer Barbara Broccoli, the daughter of original Bond producer Albert R. Broccoli, and her half-brother Michael G. Wilson.
The producers and Amazon – especially director Jennifer Salke (above) are at an impasse, with Amazon demanding ideas for new Bond films, although Broccoli seemingly has no interest in making them with Amazon
Broccoli, 64, who has taken control of the franchise more fully as her 82-year-old brother nears retirement, has told friends that the people at Amazon are “fucking idiots.”
Broccoli has complained that Amazon – best known for its e-commerce platform, more so than its Prime Video streaming service – is not a good fit for the super spy.
She’s clearly content to hold the character hostage, so to speak, and refuses to develop new films under Amazon.
Broccoli insisted that Amazon commit to theatrical releases, and her company Eon Productions retains full creative control of the franchise.
Amazon’s Jennifer Salke was tasked with handling Broccoli, with insiders claiming that Broccoli was eliminated almost immediately when Salke referred to the franchise as “content.”
There have been many discussions about who should play the next role in 007, with some believing they should go so far as to cast a black man or possibly even a gay man or woman.
Broccoli has no problem hiring a black or gay man as the next Bond, but she reportedly insists that Bond must be a man, and that man must be British.
In June 2022, just months after Amazon acquired MGM, Broccoli said at a BFI event that a new Bond film wouldn’t happen too soon.
Amazon’s Jennifer Salke was tasked with handling Broccoli, with insiders claiming that Broccoli was eliminated almost immediately when Salke referred to the franchise as “content.”
There have been many discussions about who should play the next role in 007, with some believing they should go so far as to cast a black man or possibly even a gay man or woman.
Broccoli has no problem hiring a black or gay man as the next Bond, but she reportedly insists that Bond must be a man, and that man must be British.
“I’d say filming will take at least another two years. It’s a reinvention of Bond,” Broccoli said at the time, emphasizing that they didn’t have anyone in mind to play 007 yet.
She added that work on the new script had not even started yet as they wanted to make a casting decision first.
Two years later, the only 007-related project Eon has produced was the 2023 reality series 007: One in a Million, hosted by Brian Cox, which follows nine ordinary people who embark on a global Bond-like adventure in the hope of making 1 million gain pounds. .
A second season is in the works, although it’s unclear when production might begin or when it will be released.