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Amazon Acquires Bond, Villeneuve to Direct, New Actor Auditions

5/19/2026

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Amazon MGM Studios acquired the James Bond franchise and appointed Denis Villeneuve as director in June 2025.
Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli announced in February 2025 they were handing control of the franchise to the Jeff Bezos-founded streamer.
Léa Seydoux said she felt sad the sale but was relieved Villeneuve will direct.
Amazon MGM said auditions for the next James Bond are underway, naming Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson and Jacob Elordi as candidates.

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Story summary

Amazon MGM Studios acquired the James Bond franchise and appointed Denis Villeneuve as director in June 2025.
Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli announced in February 2025 they were handing control of the franchise to the Jeff Bezos-founded streamer.
Léa Seydoux said she felt sad the sale but was relieved Villeneuve will direct.
Amazon MGM said auditions for the next James Bond are underway, naming Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson and Jacob Elordi as candidates.