Two names surface to take over the James Bond franchise with former Sony exec Amy Pascal and Harry Potter producer David Heyman.
Amazon Studios recently purchased the entire rights to the James Bond franchise from longtime owners Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
Rumors have said the pair are up to take over the Bond franchise, with Deadline backing up the claim. No further details are known.
Amy Pascal known for Bond, Spider-Man
Amy Pascal is the former head of Sony Pictures who oversaw the Bond franchise with the releases of Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Spectre and Skyfall. She also produces Sony’s popular Spiderverse animated films, as well as the Spider-Man movies with Marvel Studios.
David Heyman known for Harry Potter, Gravity
David Heyman is known for producing the Harry Potter films, the Fantastic Beasts movies, I Am Legend, We’re The Millers, Gravity, Wonka, The Paddington flicks, and more.
What will the Amazon James Bond reboot be like?
Amazon has full creative control. It has been claimed prior to getting the full rights that Amazon wanted to possibly go with a female Bond and DEI spinoffs. Following backlash, however, it seems things may have changed. The most recent report says Amazon is going to keep their new James Bond a male and British but is open to a POC.
Amazon’s new James Bond has no director, writer, actor, title or release date. The fan-favorite by far to play the new 007 is Henry Cavill.
