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Amazon MGM Studios Takes Time for Next James Bond Casting

4/16/2026

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At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Courtenay Valenti, Amazon MGM Studios film head, discussed the next James Bond casting.
She said the studio will take time to find the right actor with care and respect.
Valenti highlighted collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve and screenwriter Steven Knight.
The film will be the first since Amazon MGM assumed full creative control from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

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At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Courtenay Valenti, Amazon MGM Studios film head, discussed the next James Bond casting.
She said the studio will take time to find the right actor with care and respect.
Valenti highlighted collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve and screenwriter Steven Knight.
The film will be the first since Amazon MGM assumed full creative control from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.