Amazon MGM Studios announced earlier this year that it had gained creative control over the Bond franchise after a family had held those duties for more than 60 years.

Denis Villeneuve is going from Dune to 007. The filmmaker has been tapped to direct the next James Bond movie, the first from Amazon MGM Studios. Tanya Lapointe, Villeneuve’s artistic partner and wife, will serve as an executive producer, along with Villeneuve. As previously announced, Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as producers.

Timothée Chalamet is reportedly being eyed for the iconic role of James Bond as Dune director Denis Villeneuve emerges as a frontrunner to helm the next 007 installment.The Dune star is seemingly casted as James Bond as Villeneuve