Nolan's Oppenheimer Born After Bond Rejection

Following the surprising news that Amazon has taken full creative control over the James Bond franchise, with long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson stepping back, a new report has provided insights into the future direction of the series. Amidst speculation that Amazon might opt for a Bond TV series, Variety has confirmed that a new Bond film remains the "top priority." The first step for Amazon will be to find a new producer for the franchise, with David Heyman, known for his work on the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series, being the type of producer they are looking for.

In a surprising twist, the report also revealed that acclaimed director Christopher Nolan had expressed interest in directing a Bond film following his work on Tenet. However, Broccoli, who was still in charge at the time, insisted that no director would have "final cut" privileges, leading to Nolan's rejection. Nolan subsequently directed Oppenheimer, which grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide and won both the Best Picture and Best Director Oscars.

Who’d You Pick as the Next Bond? --------------------------------

Henry CavillTom HardyJames McAvoyMichael FassbenderAaron Taylor-JohnsonIdris ElbaSomeone else (tell us who in the comments!)

AnswerSee ResultsFans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the next actor to portray James Bond. While names like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (who was previously rumored to be a top contender) have been floated, the fan-favorite choice appears to be Henry Cavill, known for his roles as Superman and in The Witcher.

According to Variety, Amazon cannot proceed with hiring for the Bond franchise until the finalization of its deal with Broccoli and Wilson, which is expected to occur later this year. This news comes after reports that the future of the James Bond franchise was "on pause" due to an "ugly" stalemate between the Broccoli family and Amazon.

The behind-the-scenes conflict between Barbara Broccoli, who had maintained creative control and the final say on casting the iconic British spy, and Amazon, which acquired the rights to release Bond movies following its $8.45 billion purchase of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 2021, had left the franchise in limbo, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Neither Amazon nor Eon Productions have issued a comment on the matter.