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Daniel Craig responds to the big changes in the world of James Bond, after Amazon MGM Studios took creative control of the franchise.

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.

Former James Bond star Daniel Craig has offered his thoughts on Amazon taking full creative control of the long-running franchise. The actor gave a statement to Variety, where he praised former 007 producers Michael G.

A movie star from classic James Bond films warned that the series' acquisition by Amazon MGM may bring changes to the long-running franchise.

Craig has now wished Wilson a “long, relaxing retirement” and admitted he “hopes” to be part of some of Broccoli’s future projects. He told Variety: “My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished.

In a new interview, Timothy Dalton, who played the infamous agent in “The Living Daylights” (1987) and “License to Kill” (1989), reacted to the news that Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control over the film franchise after producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson announced they would be taking a step back.

In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, MGM Amazon announced that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control.

In a huge shakeup for the James Bond series, Amazon will take creative control as longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli step back.