Amazon selects Harry Potter's David Heyman and Spider-Man's Amy Pascal to produce next Bond film
Amazon Studios has selected David Heyman and Amy Pascal to produce the next 'James Bond' film and the pair are "humbled" to make history as part of the fracnhise.
Amazon Studios has selected David Heyman and Amy Pascal to produce the next 'James Bond' film.
The production company recently obtained the rights to the long-running spy franchise after forming a joint venture with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, and now it has been revealed that Heyman - who is best known for his work on the 'Harry Potter' films - and Pascal will be taking on the roles of producers.
In a joint statement, the pair said: "James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema. We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson who made so many extraordinary films and honored and excited to keep the spirit of Bond very much alive as he embarks on his next adventure.”
In recent years, Pascal has become known for her work on the 'Spider-Man' films starring Tom Holland, but also worked on the '007' films 'Casino Royale', 'Quantum of Solace', and 'Skyfall', all of which starred Daniel Craig as the titular spy.
Amazon MGM Studios’ head of film, Courtenay Valenti said in a statement given to The Hollywood Reporter: "We are approaching every creative decision with James Bond, which Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have so masterfully steered, with the greatest sense of responsibility.
"Part of an elite group of producers who have developed and managed massive film franchises to box office success and critical acclaim, Amy Pascal and David Heyman are two of the most accomplished, experienced, and respected film producers in our industry."
Pascal will produce the film via Pascal Pictures, while Heyman will produce via Heyday Films, and this marks the first time that anyone outside the Broccoli family has taken on such a role.
Michael and Barbara made the announcement in February to say that they were stepping back from the film series.
But they #formed a new joint venture with the studio to house James Bond's intellectual property rights, with all three parties remaining co-owners of the franchise.
Michael said in a statement: “With my 007 career spanning nearly 60 incredible years, I am stepping back from producing the James Bond films to focus on art and charitable projects.
"Therefore, Barbara and I agree, it is time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studios, to lead James Bond into the future."
Barbara added: “My life has been dedicated to maintaining and building upon the extraordinary legacy that was handed to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli.
"I have had the honour of working closely with four of the tremendously talented actors who have played 007 and thousands of wonderful artists within the industry.
"With the conclusion of 'No Time to Die' and Michael retiring from the films, I feel it is time to focus on my other projects."
