The upcoming James Bond film is being scripted by the mastermind behind Peaky Blinders.
New James Bond Movie Takes Shape with Steven Knight and Denis Villeneuve
The James Bond franchise is set to take a new direction with the hiring of acclaimed British screenwriter Steven Knight and director Denis Villeneuve.
Steven Knight, best known for creating the hit TV series Peaky Blinders and writing scripts for films such as Dirty Pretty Things (which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay), Eastern Promises, Locke, Allied, and Spencer, has been brought on board to write the next James Bond movie. His involvement in a major franchise marks an exciting new chapter for the Bond series.
Denis Villeneuve, who is no stranger to critically praised films like Dune and Blade Runner 2049, will be directing the movie. This will be the first James Bond installment not directly involving the Broccoli family, with producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman overseeing the project.
As of now, the new Bond movie does not have an announced release date or a confirmed lead actor for James Bond. The casting for the main character is not expected to begin until sometime next year, and the film is not yet in the solid script phase. The casting process is anticipated to be an exciting part of the production process.
It is worth noting that Steven Knight is not the same as Steven DeKnight, who worked on Spartacus and Netflix's Daredevil.
This team represents a new creative direction for the James Bond franchise under Amazon MGM Studios. Knight's work on the next James Bond movie is being written with the understanding that Denis Villeneuve will complete his work on Dune before moving to the Bond project.
Here's a rundown of the key players:
- Writer: Steven Knight - Peaky Blinders (creator), Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises, Locke
- Director: Denis Villeneuve - Dune, Blade Runner 2049
- Producers: Amy Pascal, David Heyman - Various major films, now steering James Bond 26
This new team promises to bring fresh energy and vision to the James Bond franchise. Stay tuned for more updates as the production progresses.
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