Holy Life Shocking: Amazon takes over the James Bond series in full, and the legendary producer family withdraws from decision-making core

Last Thursday, the “007” James Bond series ushered in major changes. Amazon MGM announced the full takeover of the creative dominance of the 007 series future projects, and the producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, who have been dominating the IP for many years, will officially take down their responsibilities.

In fact, since Amazon acquired MGM in 2021, it has held 50% of the copyright of the James Bond series, but has always been in a passive role in terms of creative direction. There are rumors that Amazon MGM has been eager to interfere in recent years, and there are also rumors that both sides have fought for power and profit for this. With Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli officially withdrawing from the core of decision-making, it also means that Amazon MGM will completely dominate this IP in the future, including the most important “next” James Bond candidate, as well as director, screenwriter, production team, etc., will be all from Its decision.

The James Bond series is adapted from the novel by writer Ian Fleming. After Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's father and famous producer Albert Broccoli, the family released a total of 25 in the next 60 years. A movie. Among them, Michael G. Wilson, as the stepson, participated in the production of 15 pieces, and his sister Barbara Broccoli has been the main decision-maker of the James Bond series since 1995's “Golden Eye”.

Regarding Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's exit, actor Daniel Craig, who starred in five James Bond movies, told Variety: “I admire them for their respect. I wish Michael good luck to enjoy the retirement he deserves. And Barbara's future plans will surely be wonderful, I hope I can participate.”

It is understood that Michael G. Wilson, 87, will officially retire and will focus on art and charity projects in the future; and Barbara Broccoli will devote herself to other film projects, and she has previously produced “The Last Days of Love” and “Silence Storm” , “Radiator”, “Nancy”, “Tyre: The Death of Innocence” and many other films.

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