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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now Best Netflix Movies Best movies on Disney Plus Movie Release Dates Best Netflix Shows Recommended reading James Bond Movies It's official: the next James Bond movie will be directed by Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve, who says 007 is "sacred territory" for him James Bond Movies New James Bond report claims Denis Villeneuve won't have final cut and that the next 007 won't be picked until the script is written James Bond Movies The reported shortlist for the next James Bond director has me excited and terrified about the future of 007 Action Movies 28 Years Later director Danny Boyle confirms he won't go back to James Bond: "That ship has sailed" Action RPGs Next James Bond: The 27 actors who could replace Daniel Craig as the new 007 James Bond Movies Tom Holland and Jacob Elordi are reportedly being considered for Denis Villeneuve's Amazon James Bond movie Action Movies One James Bond potential favorite thinks it would be a "nightmare" role after recent rumored list is revealed Entertainment Action Movies James Bond Movies Former James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli praises Amazon's hiring of Denis Villeneuve to direct the next 007 movie, calling him "a fantastic director" William Salmon 18 July 2025 The veteran Bond producer has high praise for the franchise's next director When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Former James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has weighed in on the hiring of Denis Villeneuve to direct the long-awaited next instalment of the spy saga. Speaking to the Kermode on Film podcast, Broccoli described Villeneuve as "a fantastic filmmaker" and stated, "I'm thrilled he's going to be doing it." Broccoli and her brother Michael G. Wilson surprised many in the industry earlier this year when they ceded creative control of the 007 series to Amazon MGM Studios. They had previously been the co-producers of the series since 1995's Goldeneye. In an unusual agreement, Broccoli and Wilson remain co-owners of the franchise alongside Amazon MGM Studios, with the latter party steering the course of Bond's missions. When asked if she would have any involvement in Villeneuve's film, Broccoli turned the attention to her new project – a stage adaptation of the 2016 movie Sing Street, saying, "You know, I did it for 44 years and I loved every minute of it, but I'm getting up there now and there's a lot of things I want to do… like this beautiful musical. I'm doing a lot of other things. I have other movies I want to make and other stage shows." You may like It's official: the next James Bond movie will be directed by Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve, who says 007 is "sacred territory" for him New James Bond report claims Denis Villeneuve won't have final cut and that the next 007 won't be picked until the script is written The reported shortlist for the next James Bond director has me excited and terrified about the future of 007 Broccoli is the daughter of Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli, one of the original producers on the Bond films, starting with Dr. No back in 1962. In total, Cubby Broccoli co-produced 16 Bond movies, ending with 1989's Licence to Kill. He had a "presenter" credit on 1995's Goldeneye, but by that point Barbara Broccoli and her brother Michael G. Wilson had taken charge of the franchise. The untitled new Bond film remains a little ways off. Denis Villeneuve is currently hard at work on Dune Part 3, which is set for a late 2026 release, with reports stating that the tricky task of finding a replacement for Daniel Craig's Bond won't take place until the film's script is complete. While we wait, why not check out our Bond movie rankings here. See more Movies News William Salmon You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. 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