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Denis Villeneuve to direct the next James Bond film
Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, known as Bond 26.
The French-Canadian filmmaker has directed films including Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and the recent Dune trilogy.
Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, will write the screenplay.
Bond is a long-running British film franchise, and Knight says he plans to write the character rather than a particular actor.
Villeneuve has described himself as a lifelong Bond fan and said he wants to respect the series while making way for future missions.
The film’s director and writer are now known, but these details do not say who will play Bond or when the film will be released.
Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, known as Bond 26.
Steven Knight will write the film.
Villeneuve has said he grew up watching Bond films with his father and is a die-hard fan.
He said he intends to honour the franchise’s tradition while opening a path for new missions.
Knight said he plans to write the character rather than the actor.
- Who
- Denis Villeneuve will direct the film, and Steven Knight will write it.
- What
- The next James Bond film, known as Bond 26, is in development.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated. Villeneuve said directing it would be a huge honour and a massive responsibility.
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- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Writer
- Steven Knight
- Film
- Bond 26
- Villeneuve’s description
- Die-hard Bond fan
What people are saying
I'm a die-hard Bond fan.
I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come.
The thing with Bond is it's its own universe and franchise.