The James Bond franchise has been abuzz with hypothesis relating to the enduring character’s future, significantly close to his gender, since Daniel Craig’s departure. Nevertheless, following Amazon MGM taking artistic management of the 007 franchise, it’s being reported that the beloved spy will stay a male and British, placing an finish to rumours of a possible gender swap.
No gender swap for James Bond
Ever since Amazon Studios took management of the franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, followers have been frightened about the way forward for James Bond.
Now, in keeping with a report by Every day Mail newspaper, an inner memo was circulated on the studio “stipulating the spy won’t change gender or nationality”
With ongoing hypothesis about how Amazon will capitalise on its new property, the Every day Mail quoted an insider on the streamer saying: “There have been so many faulty rumours about the way forward for Bond. Amazon is dedicated to protecting the spirit of Bond alive and meaning he needs to be British or from the Commonwealth – and he needs to be male.”
The report additionally acknowledged that Barbara insisted on Bond “remaining British earlier than agreeing to promote.”
“Jeff (Bezos)is a large Bond fan and whereas he’s excited to see how Amazon can take the franchise ahead, there are specific issues that are sacrosanct. That’s why the memo went out this week, to reassure everybody. However sure issues are up for dialogue, like whether or not the subsequent Bond ought to be performed by a person of color,” added the supply.
In the meantime, many different doubts in regards to the 007 franchise, together with the prospect of spin-off reveals, and prequels, are but to be addressed.
What we all know in regards to the Amazon MGM Studios takeover
Final month, it was introduced that Amazon MGM Studios, Michael and Barbara have fashioned a brand new three way partnership through which they may co-own James Bond mental property rights. Nevertheless, the artistic management rests with Amazon MGM. Monetary phrases weren’t disclosed. The deal is anticipated to shut someday this yr.
“With my 007 profession spanning practically 60 unbelievable years, I’m stepping again from producing the James Bond movies to deal with artwork and charitable initiatives. Subsequently, Barbara and I agree, it’s time for our trusted accomplice, Amazon MGM Studios, to steer James Bond into the long run,” Michael mentioned in an announcement.
Amazon purchased MGM Studios in 2022 for USD 6.1 billion. The brand new deal got here after mounting hypothesis in regards to the destiny of the spy, 4 years after Bond’s final outing in No Time to Die, which was additionally Daniel Craig’s ultimate look within the position. The Bond movies have been launched by Albert “Cubby” Broccoli in 1962, earlier than his daughter and stepson took over. Because the final movie, Michael and Barbara have reportedly clashed with Amazon MGM over the route of Bond.
