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GOSSIP & RUMORS: Denis Villeneuve to direct the next ‘James Bond’ movie – One America News Network – U-S-NEWS.COM

By Reuters June 26, 2025 – 12:49 AM PDT Denis Villeneuve poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo (Reuters) – Oscar-nominated Denis Villeneuve will direct the next “James Bond” film, Amazon’s MGM Studios said on Wednesday, taking charge of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic spies and longest-running movie series. Ville…

Sam Niell was 'bullied' into James Bond audition

Sam Neill was "bullied" by his agent into unsuccessfully auditioning for James Bond.

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James Bond: What the hiring of Denis Villeneuve tells us about 007’s future

It was the hiring decision made in fanboy heaven. Amazon MGM Studios selected Canadian director Denis Villeneuve as the filmmaker to helm the next installment of the James Bond franchise — the first with a new lead as 007. For lovers of the spy series, the choice seemed to signal something about how the mega-corporation would handle an iconic cinematic property. But what does Villeneuve in the director's chair suggest about Bond 26 in particular…