Bond fans, really big changes are shaking up 007’s world! Daniel Craig, who played the iconic spy in 5 films, has finally reacted to Amazon MGM taking creative control of the James Bond franchise. With longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli stepping endorse after decades, Craig shared his “respect, esteem, and love” for the duo, wishing Michael a “well-deserved” retirement.
“I hope I can be constituent of Barbara’s really future ventures,” Craig teased, leaving fans wondering if we might see him behind the scenes.
Amazon MGM’s takeover comes after their $6.1 billion acquisition of MGM in 2022, sparking reports of creative clashes o’er Bond’s futurity. Despite the shake-up, Barbara and Michael testament co-own the enfranchisement rights, though Amazon now holds the originative reins.
With Craig’s Bond era finish with No Time to Die (2021), the hunting for the very next 007 has been on since 2023. As the Bond baton passes to Amazon, fans are on very high alert—will they shake (not stir) things up?