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Barbara Broccoli Breaks Silence on Villeneuve’s Bond Directing – Fans React!

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As the year 2025 movie calendar approaches, there have been significant shifts regarding the film we’ve been referring to as “James Bond 26”. Notably, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who were previously producers of this franchise, have stepped down from their roles. However, they haven’t completely detached themselves from the project, as Ms. Broccoli has expressed her thoughts on Denis Villeneuve being appointed as the director for “Bond 26”.

In a conversation on the Mark Kermode-hosted podcast, “Kermode on Film,” the former head of the James Bond film series shared his insights.

He’s a fantastic filmmaker, I’m thrilled he’s going to be doing it.

Denis Villeneuve, similar to past rival Christopher Nolan, is someone who many people believe is striving for the prestigious directing role, often referred to as “the famed gun barrel”. With the reported plans for Bond 26 with Amazon-MGM showing signs of progress, his hiring has ignited a lot of discussion, particularly regarding the more recent rumored candidates for James Bond.

Concurrently, advancements regarding the sequel to “No Time to Die” have experienced significant changes, reshaping the landscape for the first time in many years. Due to Amazon-MGM’s acquisition of James Bond rights, the studio now holds creative authority. This move led to the appointment of producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman as the new decision-makers for all Bond-related projects.

Currently, Barbara Broccoli appears content with her path following Bond’s 007 series. Contrary to previous rumors suggesting tension with Amazon-MGM’s leadership over the direction after Daniel Craig’s tenure ended, her positive outlook in this interview seems to contradict that notion.

Discussing her experiences with the show and her upcoming aspirations, the producer of the stage version of “Sing Street” shared these insights:

Speaking about her tenure in the production and future plans, here’s what the producer of “Sing Street‘s” stage adaptation had to share:

For four decades, that role was my passion, and every moment was enjoyable. However, as the years pass, there are numerous experiences I yearn to have… such as participating in this captivating musical. I’m involved in many other projects. I have films I wish to produce and stage shows I want to create.

It’s evident that there are clear paths open for everyone according to what we’ve discussed. It’s delightful to witness Barbara Broccoli expressing her endorsement towards Denis Villeneuve, as he prepares for his Bond 26 responsibilities. All that remains is the completion of Dune: Part Three, which will allow the talented director of Sicario to proceed with his duties.

Additionally, let’s not forget about developing a script for an upcoming project. Plus, there’s the challenge of finding the next James Bond and assembling the rest of the MI6 team if they are part of this new revival. However, we still have some time before the return of James Bond, but mark your calendars: Paul Atredies and his spice-filled adventures will be back in theaters on December 18, 2026.

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2025-07-18 19:11

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