Speaking about the more recent iterations of the spy he played in the Eighties, Dalton said: “The movies have taken different courses over the years, but there is something very good about the original and I hope Amazon latch onto that and give us the kind of film that’s brought so much excitement and fun to so many people.”.
After news of the takeover was announced, Wilson said: “With my 007 career spanning nearly 60 incredible years, I am stepping back from producing the James Bond films to focus on art and charitable projects.
It was announced on Thursday (20 February) that Amazon would be forging a new joint venture with producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli who will be handing over the intellectual property rights to the company.
Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman launched the Bond films in 1962 before Broccoli’s daughter and stepson took over.
Broccoli added: “My life has been dedicated to maintaining and building upon the extraordinary legacy that was handed to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli.
