Right now, the hallowed James Bond franchise feels in a tighter spot than becoming strapped to a table as a laser beam inches toward your nethers. Since Daniel Craig’s retirement as the legendary superspy, the fate of 007 is a giant question mark. Whether it’s deciding who the next Bond should be or the act of moving ahead with a British Secret Intelligence Service television series, the situation appears aimless and exhausting. According to a write-up from The Hollywood Reporter, fans can chalk much of the ire up to hurt feelings and a lack of a clear creative direction.

According to THR, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos wanted complete creative control of the Bond IP after hearing an off-color comment by longtime Bond producer Barbara Broccoli. In December 2024, The Wall Street Journal published a piece in which Broccoli was quoted telling personal friends that Amazon executives were “fucking idiots,” regarding...