Following the news of Amazon MGM studios taking over the James Bond IP and assuming all creative control over the iconic 007 franchise, Bond star Daniel Craig has shared a heartwarming statement to the previous producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
"My respect, admiration, and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished," Craig said in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter. "I wish Michael a long, relaxing (and well-deserved) retirement, and whatever ventures Barbara goes on to do, I know they will be spectacular and I hope I can be part of them."
Moreover, Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson, and Broccoli more recently announced that they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remain co-owners of the franchise. Wilson and Broccoli have controlled Bond’s creative direction for the franchise ever since their late father Albert Broccoli stepped down, who was involved in the franchise since the first Bond film.
