Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, will write the screenplay for Amazon's first James Bond film, directed by Denis Villeneuve. Knight expressed his excitement about the project on BBC Radio, aiming to create a Bond film that is both familiar and innovative. While the lead actor remains unannounced, the focus had been on securing a screenwriter, with Knight emerging as the top choice after a meeting with Villeneuve. Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce, with Tanya Lapointe executive producing.

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