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Daniel Craig Reacts to Amazon’s James Bond Takeover: ‘My Respect’ for Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson Remains ‘Undiminished’ (EXCLUSIVE)


Daniel Craig is raising a martini to James Bond's producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli who handed the franchise over to Amazon MGM.

Daniel Craig is raising a (martini) glass to James Bond ‘s long-time producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, who announced on Thursday their plans to step back from the 007 franchise and cede creative control to Amazon MGM. “My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished,” Craig, who played the suave spy in five successful films, said in an exclusive statement to Variety. In a historic agreement that shocked Hollywood, Amazon MGM, Wilson and Broccoli have formed a joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights.

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