Bond scriptwriter discloses details about the upcoming film.
In an exciting development for the world of cinema, it has been announced that Steven Knight will be the screenwriter for the upcoming James Bond film [1][2]. The news was shared by Variety and Charter97.org, with Knight expressing his delight and a "long-held dream" about working on the iconic franchise [1][6].
Knight, known for his work on films like "Locke" and "Dirty Pretty Things," has made it clear that he intends to maintain the spirit of the Bond franchise while giving it a fresh and improved twist [2]. The exact details about the plot and the next 007 agent are yet to be revealed [3][5].
When asked about potential candidates for the next James Bond, Knight playfully described it as "a very, very good question" but declined to give any hints or suggestions [3][4]. As of now, the names of Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, and Tom Holland have been circulating as possible contenders for the role [7].
Directing the upcoming Bond film is Denis Villeneuve, who is known for his work on "Arrival" and "Blade Runner 2049." The film is expected to premiere in 2028 [5].
Amy Pascal, a producer of the upcoming James Bond film, had a meeting with Knight to discuss the project [1]. Charter97.org, which also reported the news, has social media accounts on various platforms including Facebook, YouTube, X.com, vkontakte, ok.ru, Instagram, RSS, Telegram [8].
In a recent interview, Knight expressed some pressure about working on the first Bond film under Amazon's control, but he also mentioned feeling excited about the challenge [6]. As the production progresses, fans can look forward to seeing how Knight and Villeneuve bring their unique vision to the enduring James Bond franchise.
[1] Variety: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/james-bond-26-steven-knight-writer-1235358263/ [2] Charter97.org: https://charter97.org/en/news/2023/12/20/648842/ [3] Total Film: https://www.totalfilm.com/news/james-bond-26-writer-steven-knight-doesnt-want-to-talk-about-who-will-play-007 [4] Digital Spy: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a38756738/james-bond-26-writer-steven-knight-wont-reveal-next-007/ [5] The Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-bond-26-release-date-denis-villeneuve-director-1235389858/ [6] Empire: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/steven-knight-admits-pressure-writing-james-bond-26/ [7] Screen Rant: https://screenrant.com/james-bond-26-next-007-actors-rumors-casting-updates/ [8] Charter97.org: https://charter97.org/en/about/contacts/
- Fans of movies-and-tv entertainment are eagerly anticipating the upcoming James Bond film, as the highly-acclaimed screenwriter Steven Knight, known for his work on "Locke" and "Dirty Pretty Things," will be penning the script.
- For those interested in the world of entertainment, the James Bond franchise has recently made headlines with its announcement that it will be under Amazon's control while continuing to deliver the classic action, adventure, and suspense that fans have come to expect.
