Fans everywhere are waiting to hear what’s next for James Bond. Now that Daniel Craig’s time as 007 is over, there have been small hints about the future. But it seems like planning for the next movie might be on hold. The Broccoli family, who controls Bond, isn’t getting along with Amazon.
A report from the Wall Street Journal says the relationship between Amazon and the Broccolis has “collapsed” since Amazon bought MGM in 2022. Bond producer Barbara Broccoli doesn’t trust Amazon’s focus on using data and algorithms to make decisions. She reportedly told friends Amazon’s people are “fucking idiots” and doesn’t want to make a Bond movie with them.
Because of this, the next Bond movie is stuck. Barbara said this fall that there is “no script, no story, and no new Bond.” The Broccoli family has strong control over Bond, and they are known for being very careful about his future.
Amazon had big plans for Bond, including TV shows, spinoffs, and even a female 007. But the Broccolis didn’t agree. They don’t want Bond to become just “content” for Amazon.
There’s also disagreement over who should play Bond. Some suggested casting a person of color, a woman, or a gay man. Barbara was open to a person of color or a gay man but said Bond should always be a British man.
It’s unclear what will happen next or if anyone will back down to get a movie made. But one thing is certain—James Bond will return someday.
