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The film James Bond by Denis Villeneuve Enrolle Steven Knight in Pen “Better, Strong, more daring” Script 007

We recently learned that Denis Villeneuve (Dune, Blade Runner 2049) had officially signed to direct the next James Bond Film, and the project has now enlisted a screenwriter.

Amazon MGM Studios announced that Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo, Locke) will write the script for the next adventure of 007.

“It’s fantastic to be invited to do it”, “ Knight said to Bbc Shortly after its involvement was made public. “I can’t wait to start.”

“I hope that being a fan of leap for so many years, it will be somehow imbued with me and I will be able to produce something the same but different and stronger and more daring”, “ He added.

Knight also asked if he knows who will intervene to replace Daniel Craig as an emblematic secret agent, and replied: “Very, very good question and to which I cannot give you the answer.”

We do not know if Villeneuve and Co. Having someone in mind (they may have already chosen the next obligation), but a recent rumor said that Aron Pierre (Lanterns, Rebel Ridge) was on the studio radar.

Villeneuve, Edward Berger (Conclave), Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim vs. Le Monde), Jonathan Nolan (Westworld), and Paul King (Padadington)) have all been said directly in the running, but we would learn that Villeneuve would officially take up the next film in the longtime franchise in June.

“Some of my first cinematographic memories are linked to 007. I grew up watching James Bond Films with my father, from Dr. No with Sean Connery. I am an unconditional Bond fan. For me, he is a sacred territory”, ” Said Villeneuve in a statement. “I intend to honor tradition and open the way for many new missions to come. It is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor. Amy, David and I are absolutely delighted to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to the Amazon MGM studios for their confidence. ”

Mike Hopkins, manager of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, added, “We are honored that Denis agreed to direct the next chapter of James Bond. He is a cinematographic master, whose filmography speaks of himself. From “Blade Runner 2049” to “Arrival” to the films “Dunes”, he delivered a convincing narration, dynamic visuals, complex characters and – especially – the immersive narration which has the greatest audacity the filmmakers and we are looking forward to starting the next 007 adventure. “

Earlier this year, we learned that the studio had enlisted producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman to supervise the project.

Pascal and Heyman said, “Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond’s films since he was a little boy. It was always his dream of making this film, and now it’s ours too. We are lucky to be in the hands of this extraordinary filmmaker.”

Villeneuve will also be an executive producer, alongside Tanya Lapointe.

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