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Peaky Blinders Creator Takes on Next James Bond Film

9/15/2025

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Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, is writing the next James Bond film, focusing on 'creative nationalism' to celebrate British culture.
He references icons like The Beatles and The Crown in his approach.
Knight describes his screenplay process as free-flowing and expresses excitement about this bucket list opportunity.
He has not disclosed Daniel Craig's replacement, acknowledging the pressure but prioritizing quality.
The film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

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Story summary

Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, is writing the next James Bond film, focusing on 'creative nationalism' to celebrate British culture.
He references icons like The Beatles and The Crown in his approach.
Knight describes his screenplay process as free-flowing and expresses excitement about this bucket list opportunity.
He has not disclosed Daniel Craig's replacement, acknowledging the pressure but prioritizing quality.
The film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and produced by Amazon MGM Studios.