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Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Amazon MGM paid $20 million for creative control of the James Bond franchise, taking over from long-time producers and forming a joint venture to manage the intellectual property, following Amazon's acquisition of MGM in 2021. The deal includes rights to distribute and potentially influence future Bond films, with the next actor and director yet to be announced.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie are collaborating on a new film adaptation of Daniel Pinkwater's novel 'Lizard Music,' with Johnson set to star and Safdie directing, produced by Amazon MGM and others, centered on a boy's adventure involving a secret broadcast of music-playing lizards.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios are developing 'Lizard Music,' a film starring Dwayne Johnson and directed by Benny Safdie, based on Daniel Pinkwater's novel, involving a whimsical story about a boy discovering a secret world of lizards playing music and embarking on a magical adventure.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Michael Mann's long-anticipated sequel to 'Heat,' titled 'Heat 2,' is moving from Warner Bros. to Amazon MGM, with plans for a theatrical release. The project, based on Mann's 2022 novel, is in final negotiations and will be produced by Mann, Jerry Bruckheimer, and others, though cast and plot details are still under wraps.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Jeremy Irons has joined the cast of Amazon MGM's 'Highlander' remake, set to play the villain opposite Henry Cavill, who stars as the immortal Highlander. The film features a star-studded cast including Russell Crowe and Marisa Abela, and is directed by Chad Stahelski. Production has been delayed to early 2026 due to an injury to Cavill.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by SuperHeroHype
Glen Powell has dismissed rumors of playing James Bond, emphasizing that an authentic Brit should portray the iconic role. Despite his rising fame and speculation about succeeding Daniel Craig, Powell believes a Texan should not play Bond. He is currently promoting projects like the football comedy Chad Powers and the film adaptation of The Running Man, with the new Bond film directed by Denis Villeneuve in development under Amazon MGM Studios.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal will star in the Amazon MGM dramedy 'Honeymoon With Harry,' based on a book by Bart Baker, about a man who goes on a honeymoon with his would-be father-in-law after his fiancée's death. The project is written by Dan Fogelman and produced by Fogelman, Mike Karz, and Jennifer Salke, marking Salke's producing debut with Amazon MGM.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan expressed the view that James Bond should continue to be played by a man, emphasizing the character's legacy and traditional identity, amidst ongoing discussions about gender representation in the franchise.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Steven Knight, creator of 'Peaky Blinders,' has been hired to write the script for Denis Villeneuve's upcoming James Bond film, which is set to be produced by Amazon MGM Studios with a potential release around 2028.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Lily James has joined Chris Hemsworth in the upcoming submarine thriller 'Subversion,' directed by Patrick Vollrath for Amazon MGM, set to begin filming in Australia this fall. The film is described as a 'Die Hard on a submarine' style story involving high-stakes naval action and a tense pursuit, with production starting in September.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Deadline
Lily James will star alongside Chris Hemsworth in 'Subversion,' an Amazon MGM submarine action film about a naval commander blackmailed into dangerous missions, with Patrick Vollrath directing and Lorenzo di Bonaventura producing.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
Amazon MGM's United Artists is developing a reboot of the 1992 erotic thriller 'Basic Instinct,' with original writer Joe Eszterhas returning to script the new film, which is produced by Scott Stuber and others, aiming to revive the iconic franchise.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Tom Bateman has been cast opposite Lili Reinhart in the upcoming rom-com 'The Love Hypothesis,' based on Ali Hazelwood's bestseller, where they play a biology PhD candidate and a professor in a fake relationship that challenges their theories of love. The film is directed by Claire Scanlon and produced by Elizabeth Cantillon, with Reinhart and Hazelwood as executive producers.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
Andrew Garfield has joined Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film 'Artificial' at Amazon MGM, a comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence, with a script by Simon Rich. The film reunites Garfield with Guadagnino and is part of a busy period for the actor, who is also involved in other projects and has received multiple award nominations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Amazon MGM is developing a new reimagining of 'The Thomas Crown Affair' directed by Michael B. Jordan, with Kenneth Branagh joining in an undisclosed role and Charles Roven producing. The film, starring Jordan and Taylor Russell, is set for release on March 5, 2027, and will be a fresh take on the classic heist story.