Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli, long term producers of the British spy thriller James Bond have stepped down from their respective positions.
The duo who have had control of the action franchise for more than 60 years after taking over from their late father Albert Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman have handed over creative control to Amazon MGM studios.
Under terms of the new deal, Amazon MGM studios which was formed when Amazon acquired the movie’s parent studio in 2022, will remain co owners of the franchise alongside Wilson and Broccoli.
Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios was quoted as saying “We are grateful to Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for their unyielding dedication and their role in continuing the legacy of the franchise that is cherished by legions of fans worldwide”.
Wilson in his statement said “I am stepping back from producing the James Bond films to focus on art and charitable projects.
Therefore, Barbara and I agree, it is time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studios, to lead James Bond into the future”.
There has been speculation surrounding the spy movie franchise’s future after its last outing four years ago which was also the last movie for its then star, British actor Daniel Craig.
After the announcement Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos sparked further speculations by asking his followers on the X platform “Who’d you pick as the next Bond?”
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