Screenwriter Steven Knight has confirmed that the initial draft of the upcoming James Bond film is complete. During an appearance on the U.K.’s Greatest Hits Radio, Knight disclosed the milestone in response to a direct question about the script’s status, offering a simple nod as confirmation.
Knight, the creative force behind acclaimed series including “Peaky Blinders,” expressed his enthusiasm for the project and his sense of responsibility in taking on the iconic franchise. He characterized the opportunity as transcending a typical career achievement, describing it as a patriotic duty and emphasizing his confidence that the final product will be exceptional.
The announcement arrives amid widespread speculation about who will inherit the 007 role following Daniel Craig’s tenure. Earlier this week, Knight suggested he may already know the casting decision, indicating he tailored elements of the screenplay with the selected performer in mind while still maintaining focus on developing the character authentically. The film will be helmed by Denis Villeneuve and produced by Amazon MGM Studios as part of a franchise reboot.
Originally reported by Variety →
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