‘These People Are F— Idiots’: James Bond’s Producers Are Allegedly Feuding With Amazon Over The Next 007 Movie, And It’s A Lot

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As a seasoned film critic who’s been following the James Bond franchise since the days of Sean Connery, I must say that the latest news about the alleged feud between Amazon-MGM Studios and EON Productions over Bond 26 has left me more shaken than stirred. The reports of creative control disputes, pitched spinoffs, and actor selection debates are reminiscent of a high-stakes poker game where the stakes are nothing less than the future of the world’s most iconic secret agent.

As October of 2025 approaches, marking four years since a new James Bond adventure has been released, there’s another possible explanation for the delay in Bond 26: a reported conflict persists between the leadership groups of Amazon-MGM Studios and EON Productions.

Prepare yourselves, as this alleged situation is said to be quite intense, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. In an interview that appears to stem from conversations with over 20 individuals familiar with the Broccoli-Amazon dispute, including executives, business partners, and friends, the tension reportedly has caused EON Productions’ Barbara Broccoli to express her frustration by calling them “complete idiots.

Although it hasn’t been officially confirmed, learning that the alleged delay in a new James Bond film is due to such a significant rift is concerning enough to make anyone mimic “Pierce Brosnan’s Tense Expression.” Moreover, this problem seems to have persisted even prior to Amazon-MGM’s 2022 merger, with the formal execution only exacerbating the situation.

According to the mentioned report, several TV adaptations and proposals related to the 007 franchise were proposed by Amazon teams, keen on entering the world of James Bond as quickly as possible. However, it’s important to note that EON Productions holds exclusive creative control over Ian Fleming’s iconic character. This power has been skillfully used by producer Barbara Broccoli, with the aim of maintaining the family-run business.

These anecdotes, along with countless others mentioned, indeed seem like numerous hurdles that are allegedly preventing the release of Bond 26. However, the factor causing the most speculation and potentially the biggest delay might be the most significant: the choice of actor portraying 007.

Although EON Productions might opt for an unrecognized actor fitting the required traits for the next James Bond, Amazon-MGM apparently prefers otherwise. This likely implies that if the studio were in charge, they’d likely follow Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s current odds as a betting favorite for the role.

Once more, the story appears to be based on information from unidentified sources who are said to be closely involved in the events. This is worth noting, as it’s essential to consider when Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon-MGM global, has suggested patience as the key requirement at this critical point, according to her recent 00-update.

At present, we’re asking the fandom to carry on as if there’s no rush in finding the new Bond, James Bond. Regretfully, this might mean a wait before we learn who’ll step into that iconic role. If you miss the thrill of 007 passing through the gun barrel, you can log into your Prime Video account and enjoy a limited collection of Bond films. Just be aware that some of the titles currently available will be removed from the platform starting January 2025.

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2024-12-20 19:38