So, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have handed over the reigns of the Bond franchise to Amazon after 30 years in charge of it.
To be frank, it wasn't in a great place. The last film was in 2021 and only because it was delayed in release a year because of Covid.
The reaction to this change has been one of concern. Mainly about it turning into the MCU or the Star Wars franchise with oversaturation. Along with a lot of jokes. Even I've done a few and I'll do a lot more.
A lot will depend on the creative personnel. There are a lot of Bond fans in the business; some of them actually very good creatives. What we need is a highly competent head honcho with good ideas and a keen eye for picking talent. The studio needs to give them a decent enough rope, but not too much - a director can go too far and this is not a charity.
Of course, we need a good Bond. A sort of Brosnan-type is my personal preference for the character; humour and darkness in the right mix.
As for spin-offs, I'm fine with one or two, but let's not overdo it, shall we?
Anyway, it's the end of an era in more ways than one. Bond has a new boss and he'll have to adjust to that reality.
If nothing else, it will be interesting to watch.
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