Earlier this year, the news broke that longtime James Bond franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson had struck a deal with Amazon that gives the company full creative control over 007.
It's no secret that Amazon, owners of the Prime Video streaming platform, has been eager to expand and monetise the property since acquiring MGM. As for Bond himself, it's unclear what the plan is for the iconic Sir Ian Fleming creation, but Amy Pascal and David Heyman have been tapped to oversee the property moving forward.
According to Puck, Pascal and Heyman have finally started meeting with filmmakers for the next James Bond movie. Those are Edward Berger (Conclave), Denis Villeneuve (Dune), Edgar Wright (Baby Driver), Jonathan Nolan (Westworld), and Paul King (Paddington).
It's an interesting list of names, and each of these filmmakers has vastly different backgrounds. The biggest disappointment for many fans will be the fact that Jonathan Nolan is being eyed to helm 007's next movie instead of his brother, Christopher.
However, we've previously heard that The Dark Knight Trilogy director would want a lot of creative control, something even Amazon might baulk at, given what audiences expect from the character. This first movie will be crucial for the company as it looks to establish the franchise's tone moving forward, and the expectation is that we'll see some small screen spin-offs, too.
In a joint statement, Pascal and Heyman previously said, "James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema. We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson who made so many extraordinary films and honored and excited to keep the spirit of Bond very much alive as he embarks on his next adventure."
Bond reunites Pascal with Amazon MGM Studios. She is currently in post-production on the studio’s upcoming Phil Lord- and Christopher Miller-directed Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, which the studio is releasing on March 20, 2026.
Pascal is best known for her work on the Spider-Man franchise, serving as a producer on the last three Spider-Man movies, starring Tom Holland, with Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, starting production this summer.
David Heyman produced all eight film adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books, as well as the three Fantastic Beasts films. Among his other credits are Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, Marriage Story, Gravity, Barbie, Paddington, Paddington 2, and Wonka.
It was recently reported that Rebel Ridge and Lanterns star Aaron Pierre is being eyed to play the next James Bond. However, a decision may not be made until a writer and director are found. It may also be tricky for him to balance Bond with his DCU commitments as John Stewart.
Stay tuned for updates as we have them.