Villeneuve May Not Have Control Over Final Cut of New James Bond

Denis Villeneuve, director of Dune and Blade Runner 2049, has been chosen as one of the main creative figures for Amazon MGM Studios’ new 007: James Bond era. But he might not have full control over the movie he’ll direct since he only signed a contract for one film, according to sources. If things go well, though, Villeneuve could stick around for more. Yet, it’s unclear if he’ll have complete say in the production’s final cut. In the past, directors like Christopher Nolan turned down James Bond offers because they wanted control over editing and the final version of the film. It seems Villeneuve will be facing similar constraints since he won’t handle the final edit, apparently a detail not all directors are cool with. Villeneuve is still wrapping up the Dune trilogy before moving on to Bond. The main character’s name hasn’t been decided yet and reportedly won’t be revealed until they’re ready to introduce him as Bond.

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