The iconic James Bond franchise is suddenly facing a dire future as Amazon MGM Studios takes creative control according to a shocking report today from Variety. Long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are stepping away from their roles as guardians of the Bond legacy. This decision leaves the fate of the suave British spy in the hands of executives who have demonstrated a fundamental misunderstanding of the character’s essence.
This will undoubtedly be a disastrous turn for the beloved spy series, especially considering the recent reports of Amazon executives’ misguided and woefully misaligned perceptions of the 007 character. Some Amazon executives reportedly don’t even see the character as “heroic.” This statement alone reveals a profound disconnect between the new stewards of the franchise and the character’s established identity. It’s a
