Amy Pascal and David Heyman confirmed as producers of new James Bond movie
Amazon MGM Studios have confirmed Amy Pascal and David Heyman as producers for the next James Bond movie.
Pascal and Heyman will follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, whose family has owned the franchise since their father, Albert R Broccoli, originally brought Bond to the silver screen in 1962.
Last month, Amazon MGM Studios and the Broccoli family struck an agreement that saw the studios take creative control of the James Bond franchise. As part of the deal, Wilson and Broccoli will remain co-owners of the franchise.
“James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema,” said Amy Pascal and David Heyman in a joint statement of being named producers.
The pair continued: “We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson who made so many extraordinary films and honoured and excited to keep the spirit of Bond very much alive as he embarks on his next adventure.”
Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Film, Courtenay Valenti, added: “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.”
Valenti added: “Part of an elite group of producers who have developed and managed massive film franchises to box office success and critical acclaim, Amy Pascal and David Heyman are two of the most accomplished, experienced, and respected film producers in our industry. 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.”
Following the appointments of Pascal and Heyman, the wheels can now start turning on the next Bond movie. However, as of writing, it remains unclear when it will reach screens and who will star in the project as 007.
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