Daniel Craig comments on Amazon taking control of James Bond franchise

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Daniel Craig has commented on Amazon MGM Studios taking over creative control of the James Bond franchise – see what he had to say below.It was announced yesterday (February 20) that long-serving producers Michael G.

Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are stepping back from the creative process and handing over control of the beloved franchise to the studio, ending over 60 years of the Broccoli family overseeing the film series.There has been no official announcement regarding the next James Bond film, with the last being Daniel Craig’s farewell in 2021’s No Time To Die.

Craig has now shared his thoughts on the new development, saying in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter: “My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished.”He continued: “I wish Michael a long, relaxing (and well-deserved) retirement and whatever ventures Barbara goes on to do, I know they will be spectacular and I hope I can be part of them.”A new joint venture between the two parties sees both share the intellectual property rights, with creative control moving to Amazon MGM Studios as part of the deal and both parties retaining ownership.