Longtime James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are stepping back, handing creative control of the franchise to Amazon MGM Studios. While they remain co-owners, Amazon will now oversee all future productions.
The Broccoli family has helmed the Bond films since 1962, with Wilson and Broccoli responsible for hits like Casino Royale, Skyfall, and No Time to Die. Wilson, reflecting on nearly 60 years in the industry, announced his retirement to focus on art and philanthropy. Broccoli, having guided the franchise through four Bond actors, also plans to pursue other projects.
The transition comes amid a prolonged hiatus since Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die (2021). With no official plans for the next film, this could surpass the longest gap in Bond history—six years between Licence to Kill (1989) and GoldenEye (1995).
Amazon’s takeover of creative control follows its 2022 acquisition of MGM for $8.5 billion, a move that granted it access to the studio’s extensive catalog, including the Bond franchise. The deal was seen as a strategic play to bolster Prime Video with prestigious intellectual property.
While MGM had co-produced Bond films for decades, EON Productions, led by the Broccoli family, retained creative authority—until now. With Amazon at the helm, the future of 007 could see significant changes, including potential spin-offs or streaming-exclusive projects. However, fans remain eager to see how the franchise evolves under this new leadership.
Rumors had suggested Aaron Taylor-Johnson was a frontrunner for the role, but with Amazon now steering the franchise, the future of 007 is wide open. Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, assured fans that the company is committed to “honoring the Bond legacy” and ushering it into a new era.
