Former James Bond Timothy Dalton has expressed his surprise and shock at Amazon taking control of the iconic franchise after a deal with producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The agreement gives Amazon MGM Studios total creative control over the IP, but financial details remain undisclosed.
Dalton, who played Bond in 1987’s “The Living Daylights” and 1989’s “Licence to Kill,” expressed his appreciation for the original Bond films, hoping that Amazon will stay true to their spirit. Despite the change in ownership, Dalton remains optimistic about the future of the franchise, wishing Amazon success in making good movies while generating significant revenue.
Dalton credits Barbara Broccoli with being a talented producer and remembers her father Cubby, who was a key figure in shaping the franchise’s early years. He acknowledges that Amazon will bring new energy to the series but also wishes for a more stable creative direction.
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