Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Oscar-nominated French-Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film.
The Dune director said in a statement released by the studio that he was a die-hard James Bond fan and intends to honour the tradition of the franchise.
Speculation has been swirling over the future of the 007 films after long-time Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson stepped down from their roles in February.
Villeneuve will also serve as an executive producer of the new film, having received global acclaim for helming the Dune franchise, as well as Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival.
Amazon did not give any hints on the next actor to play James Bond in the announcement, after Daniel Craig stepped back from playing the most recent incarnation.
