Following the surprising news of Amazon assuming full creative control of the James Bond franchise, with long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson stepping aside, a new report details the next steps—and reveals a surprising rejection.

While speculation swirls about a potential Bond TV series, Variety reports that a new Bond film remains Amazon's top priority. Their first move will reportedly be to secure a new producer. David Heyman, known for his consistent vision guiding the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, is allegedly the type of producer Amazon seeks.

The report also claims Christopher Nolan expressed interest in directing a Bond film after Tenet, but Broccoli, maintaining her then-control, refused, stating no director would have final cut approval under her leadership. Nolan subsequently directed Oppenheimer, a nearly $1 billion global box office success, winning Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director.

The question of the next Bond actor remains a hot topic. While names like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (previously rumored as a frontrunner) are circulating, Henry Cavill enjoys significant fan support.

According to Variety, Amazon cannot begin hiring for the Bond role until its deal with Broccoli and Wilson concludes, expected sometime this year. This follows reports of a standstill between the Broccoli family and Amazon, described as an "ugly" stalemate that has left the future of the franchise "on pause."

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