For decades, James Bond has been controlled by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson , and nothing has happened with the franchise since Daniel Craig ’s No Time To Die . But Amazon’s acquisition of MGM in 2022 changed the game.

It was announced last week that Bond's long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson are stepping back from the franchise.

In a new interview, Timothy Dalton, who played the infamous agent in “The Living Daylights” (1987) and “License to Kill” (1989), reacted to the news that Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control over the film franchise after producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson announced they would be taking a step back.

It's taking around $1 billion to have James Bond stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson cede oversight to Amazon MGM Studios, sources say.

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have signed creative control over the James Bond franchise to Amazon MGM Studios.

James Bond franchise casting director Debbie McWilliams shares an unenthusiastic reaction to Amazon taking control of the franchise. McWilliams has been part of the 007 franchise since 1981's For Your Eyes Only,

The James Bondseries has lasted for over 60 years, with several brilliant actors including Sean Connery and Roger Moore taking on the titular role. The franchise has been under the steady leadership of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson,

Uncertainty over the famed franchise has started to take on a new form thanks to Amazon-MGM’s James Bond deal seeing long-time stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson handing over the keys to their family’s kingdom.