The Denis Villeneuve James Bond movie is all ready to turn the tables on what we normally associate with 007. The next Bond film will be a project to the Dune director, and at this stage, fans across the U.S. and the world ask the main question. Will the film still be James Bond?
A Bold Move for a Bold Franchise
Since the very first James Bond, the recipe that has been followed is simple: fast cars, cool gadgets, sharp suits, and a man about town. However, with Denis Villeneuve as the person in charge, it is possible this time that the old outline of the films will considerably differ. Villeneuve certainly does not feel comfortable when repeating himself — his films like Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 are the proof of his approach.
The director even admitted that Bond for him is “sacred territory,” adding that he is a fervent fan of the series. Nevertheless, being a fan does not obligate him to respect tradition.
The Amazon Effect
The first Amazon-produced Bond movie is certainly a watershed which has also become a cause of many reactions. This is a milestone that brings in an immense transition. Amazon made a major investment, exceeding one billion dollars only because they are eager to move into the future. Their demand is real — a modern Bond, a whole Bond universe, and foremost a level playing field with counterparts like Marvel and Mission: Impossible.
Villeneuve may be one suitable choice to spearhead this transformation. He is a master and knows how to build a big screen not just with an action scene. If he does Bond, it will be a more complicated figure — maybe he will bring more humanity to it.
Casting: Still a Mystery
At present, the idiosyncrasy of the bond character is yet to be unveiled. The names of a few actors have been circulating, but there is no one in the lead role as of now. Among those who have been featured, which include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, James Norton, and also Henry Cavill, no decision has been made yet. One of the biggest surprises might as well be that the director of the assignment is Villeneuve himself.
He is notorious for his habit of picking actors who are not so famous for the part rather than movie stars. That is to say, an actor who is not that well known could act there.
First things first, what is on the schedule? Now, Villeneuve is directing Dune: Messiah, which will not come out until 2026. Therefore, the new Bond movie will be going into production only after that. In reality, the year of 2027 or 2028 is the release date.
What is the significance of this?
It is not only a change of the guard regarding the director, but it is also a fundamental transformation of the James Bond narrative- what it is, and who it is targeted to. This would make the Denis Villeneuve 007 film the most emotionally gripping and visually stunning movie in the franchise’s history.
Further, if Amazon has its way, it might not be the end of the matter but the beginning of something much bigger.
