Denis Villeneuve to direct new James Bond film

Villeneuve describes himself as a 'die-hard' James Bond fan.
Denis Villeneuve (Yui Mok/PA)

Denis Villeneuve (Yui Mok/PA)

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025 - 07:52
Jessica Coates, PA

Denis Villeneuve has been appointed to direct the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM studios announced on Thursday.

The Canadian filmmaker and four-time Academy Award nominee has earned both critical acclaim and box office success with the Dune franchise, as well as with Prisoners, Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival.

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