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Peaky Blinders Creator to Script Bold New Bond Film

9/17/2025

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Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, is writing James Bond 26.
He will write the script without a specific actor in mind for 007.
Knight aims to create a "better, stronger and bolder" Bond story.
Denis Villeneuve will direct, with David Heyman and Amy Pascal producing.
No release date has been announced, and rumors about potential leads continue.

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Story summary

Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, is writing James Bond 26.
He will write the script without a specific actor in mind for 007.
Knight aims to create a "better, stronger and bolder" Bond story.
Denis Villeneuve will direct, with David Heyman and Amy Pascal producing.
No release date has been announced, and rumors about potential leads continue.