Spider-Man and Harry Potter Helmers as Producers for Next James Bond Movie

After wrestling the James Bond franchise away from longtime stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael J. Wilson, Amazon are getting a move on. This is Amazon MGM Studios announced that Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the next James Bond Movie- the company’s first since gaining creative control of the famous spy film franchise.

Pascal is widely known for the three latest Spider-Man titles starring Tom Holland and other James Bond films including Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall- the latter being the only 007 film to surpass $1 billion mark at the gold box office. Pascal is producing Greta Gerwig’s highly-anticipated Narnia prequel for Netflix.

For his part, Heyman was behind all eight Harry Potter movies. He is currently working on HBO Max’s reimagined Harry Potter series. In a statement on Tuesday, Amazon MGM Studios’ head of film, Courtenay Valent, described them as “two of the most accomplished, experienced, and respected film producers in our industry.”

In a joint statement, Pascal and Heyman said: “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.” Pascal is producing via Pascal Pictures, while Heyman is producing through Heyday Films.

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“We are approaching every creative decision with James Bond, which Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have so masterfully steered, with the greatest sense of responsibility,” said Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Film, Courtenay Valenti.

Amazon’s Valenti added: “We are honored to be working with them on James Bond’s next chapter and are excited to deliver to global audiences storytelling that upholds the impeccable legacy of this beloved character.”

The new deal came amid mounting speculation about the fate of the British spy, four years after his last outing in No Time to Die, which was also Daniel Craig’s fifth and final appearance in the role.

Following the announcement last month, Amazon boss Jeff Bezos asked his 6.8 million followers on X: Who’d you pick as the next Bond?” Amazon and its chosen producers will now settle on which actor will take over the famous character, but there is still no timescale for when that will happen or when the next film will be made.

James Norton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James are among the bookmakers’ favorites to fill Craig’s shoes.