Steven Knight says next Bond film will be ‘better, stronger and bolder’
New Bond film writer says gig is a ‘bucket list’ job
- Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, has been confirmed as the scriptwriter for the next James Bond film.
- Knight expressed his long-held ambition to write a Bond film, stating he hopes to make the upcoming movie "better, stronger and bolder."
- Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the film, which will be overseen by producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman.
- The next instalment marks a significant change for the franchise, with Amazon MGM now holding full creative control.
- While speculation about the next 007 actor continues, Knight declined to comment, and the film is not anticipated for release until 2028.