The nextJames Bondmovie will begin a new era for the franchise, and it thankfully looks like it’s in the right hands. In the early 1960s, movie producer Albert Broccoli sought the rights to Ian Fleming’sJames Bondnovels, seeing the massive potential of adapting them into films. The firstJames Bondmovie,Dr. No, was released in 1962. Ever since, a member of the Broccoli family has been involved in the production ofeveryJames Bondfilm. However, this is all set to change now thatAmazon has creative control of the franchise.
After reportedly feuding with Barbara Broccoli, Albert’s daughter, for years, Amazon now has the power to proceed with theJames Bondfranchise however they like. This will likely lead to severalJames Bondspinoff projects, focused on characters like Moneypenny and Felix Leiter. However, before these get made, Amazon’s full attention will be on theupcomingJames Bond 26. Now that Amazon has control of the franchise,it has been announced who will produce futureJames Bondmovies, and the picks are honestly perfect.
Barbara Broccoli & Michael G. Wilson Leaving James Bond Was A Huge Blow
Barabara Broccoli & Wilson Produced Many James Bond Movies
Once he had the rights to the Fleming’s novels, it became clear thatAlbert Broccoli was very passionate about theJames Bondfranchise. EarlyBondmovies, such asDr. No,From Russia with Love, andGoldfingerwere massive successes, and proved that the franchise could continue for a long time. After producingJames Bondfilms for many years, Albert turned it into a family business. His stepson, Michael G. Wilson, came on board to help produce 1979’sMoonraker.
Now that Amazon has full creative control of the franchise, neither Barbara Broccoli nor Wilson will be involved as producers.
Eventually,Albert’s daughter, Barbara Wilson, also started producingJames Bondmovies. Ever since 1987’sThe Living Daylights, Barbara Broccoli has been producing films in the spy series. However, now that Amazon has full creative control of the franchise, neither Barbara Broccoli nor Wilson will be involved as producers. This is disappointing for longtime fans ofJames Bondmovies, since they both clearly love the character and have a lot of knowledge about the franchise.
David Heyman’s Work With Harry Potter & Paddington Is Reassuring For Bond’s Future
Heyman Knows How To Produce Major Franchises
Not long after Barbara Broccoli gave up creative control of the franchise, it has been revealed who willproduce futureJames Bondmovies. According to a new report,David Heyman and Amy Pascal will be producing the upcoming movies in the series. It is a shame that Barbara Broccoli and Wilson will no longer be involved in the franchise, but these producer picks are honestly great.
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Before joining the new era of theJames Bondfranchise,Heyman produced everyHarry Pottermovie and the threeFantastic Beastsfilms.Harry Potteris one of the most successful franchises of all time, so Heyman clearly has experience producing big-budget movies that have found immense success. Additionally, Heyman has also produced the first twoPaddingtonmovies,Barbie, andWonka, which all further prove that he is more than capable of ushering in a new era ofJames Bond.
Amy Pascal’s Involvement In Previous Bond Films Maintains Some Degree Of Continuity
Pascal Worked On Daniel Craig’s First Three James Bond Movies
Just like Heyman, Pascal also has experience producing movies that are part of a major franchise. She has produced every MCUSpider-Manmovie, the animatedSpider-Versefilms, as well as theVenomtrilogy. Additionally, Pascal has produced critically acclaimed movies such asMolly’s Game,Little Women, andChallengers. However, in addition to all these well-known films, it also needs to be noted thatPascal worked on previousJames Bondmovies.
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Years before she started producing for major franchises like the MCU,Pascal worked at Sony and helped withCasino Royale,Quantum of Solace, andSkyfall.Casino RoyaleandSkyfall, in particular, are regarded as two of the bestJames Bondmovies ever. Furthermore,Casino Royalepreviously rebooted the spy franchise, which is whatBond 26may also try to do. Therefore, it is amazing that Amazon has hired a producer who has experience with the series. Overall, both Heyman and Pascal are great picks to produce futureJames Bondmovies.
