# Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

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> **[Harry Potter and Spider-Man producers lined up by Amazon to oversee Bond...](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/mar/21/harry-potter-and-spider-man-producers-lined-up-by-amazon-to-oversee-bond-franchise)**
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> David Heyman and Amy Pascal will take the roles long held by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson with the next 007 still a source of continual speculation

A couple well-known producers–but more interesting would be who would be the directors and new 007.

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