James Bond fans are waiting on tenterhooks for the next movie in the franchise following Amazon MGM Studios’ groundbreaking purchase of the IP. Many have taken to social media to share their divisive reactions to Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson’s departure from the franchise, and joking about the commercial direction Amazon will take the franchise. While many fans’ opinions come from outside the Hollywood system, even insiders are skeptical of the purchase, with William Boyd, an author and screenwriter who has worked on the James Bond franchise, being the latest to share their disgruntled reactions.
The author and screenwriter thinks grim things are ahead for the beloved James Bond series now that it’s in the hands of Amazon. Read More