Amazon MGM Studios takes control of Bond franchise after Daniel Craig departs
What happened
Amazon MGM Studios has taken full control of the Ian Fleming franchise after Daniel Craig left the role. Ben Whishaw confirmed he will not return as Q in the Bond franchise. This move follows a deal struck between Amazon MGM Studios and franchise stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson.
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Why it matters
Amazon MGM Studios, a division of Amazon, secured the intellectual property for the franchise. This strategic acquisition confirms a major overhaul of the series, which is currently undergoing casting for the lead role.
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Who's involved
- Daniel CraigEnglish actor who departed the role of 007
- Amazon MGM StudiosDivision that assumed full control of the Ian Fleming franchise
- Ben WhishawActor who confirmed he will not return as Q in the franchise
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AmazonSpeculative
Amazon could see increased investment in the franchise intellectual property.
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The entities involved
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Daniel Craig
English actor
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Amazon MGM Studios
division of Amazon.com that develops movies, television shows and comics
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Ben Whishaw
British actor and producer (born 1980)