<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Denis Villeneuve has been chosen by Amazon to direct the next James Bond movie after the company's acquisition of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for $8.5 billion.</li><li>Fans of the 007 franchise are reassured by Villeneuve's involvement, as he expressed his deep love for wanting to direct a James Bond movie.</li><li>Villeneuve, known for directing films like 'Sicario,' 'Dune,' and 'Blade Runner 2049,' has garnered critical acclaim and is viewed as a serious and talented choice for the James Bond series.</li><li>The new Bond project does not yet have a screenwriter, and Villeneuve is currently busy with 'Dune: Part Three,' indicating that production for the next James Bond film may take some time.</li></ul>

Denis Villeneuve once said he'd 'deeply love' to make a James Bond movie. Amazon just hired him — and 007 fans seem to approve.

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