Timothy Dalton “Shocked” That Barbara Broccoli Is Relinquishing Control of James Bond Franchise
deadline.comOne former James Bond has a thing or two to say about the decision by longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to relinquish control of the franchise to Amazon MGM Studios.
While promoting his role in season 2 of Paramount+’s 1923, Timothy Dalton was asked what he thought about the new arrangement involving the spy movies that was revealed Thursday. “I was very, very surprised and shocked,” Dalton told Radio Times. “Barbara is I think a fabulous woman and a wonderful producer, as was her father Cubby Broccoli, who I got on with very well and liked a lot.
He was a very powerful and strong anchor for the project. Nothing went on that he didn’t want and it’s sad that he’s not with us anymore, that’s all I can say.
He was well in charge of the show and that’s not so anymore.” Under terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM Studios will gain creative control of 007.
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