Daniel Craig reacts to the acquisition of James Bond by Amazon

Yesterday, the film industry was shocked when it became known that through a historical agreement, Amazon MGM Studios will obtain the creative control of the long action franchise James Bond.

In addition, the producers and custodians of the agent saga 007, Barbara Broccoli y Michael G. WilsonThey will step back. And while it is true that both will continue as co -owners of the franchise with a new company together formed with the study, which will house the intellectual property rights (IP) of James Bond, will be Amazon MGM Studios who has the total creative control of the Saga in all future projects.

The last actor to put James Bond in the custody of Broccoli and Wilson, is Daniel Craigwho did it five times. His debut marked him Casino Royale (2006), taking up the role in sequels Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), y No Time to Die (2021), the latter was his farewell as spy 007.

Craig reacted to the acquisition of Amazon MGM Studios and the departure of Broccoli and Wilson from the franchise. In a statement to Variety, he said:

“My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael are still constant and unchanged. I wish Michael a long, relaxing (and well -deserved) retirement and, whatever the adventures undertakes Barbara, I know they will be spectacular and I hope to be part of them. ”

MGM is one of the saga -producing companies James Bondwhich in 2022 was bought by Amazon for $ 8.5 million. With this, Amazon acquired the extensive MGM catalog, which includes more than 4,000 films and 17,000 TV series, in addition to the distribution rights of all Bond deliveries – and 50% Bond property rights without creative control.

The most recent delivery, No Time to DieIt was released in 2021, prior to the acquisition of MGM by Amazon. He made a global box office of $ 775 million.

Wilson announced his retirement not only from the 007 franchise, but of the film industry. This is the statement that was shared yesterday:

“With almost 60 incredible years of career as 007, I'm going to move away from the production of James Bond films to focus on artistic and beneficial projects. Therefore, Barbara and I agree that it is time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studios, guide James Bond towards the future. ”

Broccoli will continue to perform in the film industry, but will focus on other projects as a producer:

“I have dedicated my life to maintain and develop the extraordinary legacy that left Michael and my father, producer Cubby Broccoli. I have had the honor of working in close collaboration with four of the tremendously talented actors that have played 007 and with thousands of wonderful artists in the industry. With the conclusion of 'No Time to Die' and the retirement of Michael from the films, I feel it is time to focus on my other projects”.