Craig played the character for 15 years, and his departure spurred years of speculation about what its future might be.

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.

Daniel Craig has issued a statement after the surprise news that James Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, handed over complete creative control of the franchise to Amazon MGM Studios.

A s of now, the James Bond film franchise has a new creative boss: Amazon Studios. Following years of limbo after the release of No Time to Die in 2021, partners-in-Bond since the

Daniel Craig said he hopes to work with Barbara Broccoli again following her and Michael G. Wilson's choice to cede the rights of the James Bond franchise to Amazon. Craig - who wrapped up his stint as 007 back in 2021's "No Time to Die" - released a statement to TheWrap congratulating the two on their work with the franchise and wished them luck in their next move.

James Bond star Daniel Craig has reacted to Amazon MGM Studios gaining creative control the 007 franchise.