Industry insiders reveal discussions with James Bond franchise owners
Industry insiders have disclosed that Amazon bosses were approached by the owners of the James Bond franchise to create a female 007 spin-off show. The talks also included the possibility of a spin-off involving CIA operative Felix Leiter and a prequel about MI6 secretary Miss Moneypenny, as reported by The Celeb Report.
Concerns raised by 007 purists
Some 007 purists have expressed concerns about the potential dilution of the Bond brand on Amazon Prime, questioning if multiple shows about the iconic spy would diminish its global standing as a British icon.
Amazon's pitch for spin-off shows
The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Amazon approached the Broccolis, then Bond producers, with pitches for TV series based on Moneypenny, Felix Leiter, and even a female 007. However, the Broccolis were reportedly not interested at the time.
The future of the Bond franchise under Amazon
With Amazon now having almost complete control over the Bond franchise, speculation is rife about the direction it will take. The first spin-off is rumored to be 'The Moneypenny Diaries' featuring Florence Pugh as Miss Moneypenny.
Fans' concerns and comparisons to Star Wars
Fans fear that Amazon's control over the Bond franchise could lead to its downfall, drawing parallels to the perceived demise of Star Wars after Disney acquired Lucasfilm. The future of the iconic spy series hangs in the balance.
Ray Winstone expresses interest in playing James Bond
British screen legend Ray Winstone has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next James Bond, advocating for a grittier portrayal of the secret agent. His comments add to the speculation surrounding the future of the iconic spy character.
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