James Bond Franchise Taps Top Talent For Next 007 Film(Photo Credit –Facebook)

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It looks like the next installment in the highly anticipated James Bond franchise is heading in an exciting new direction. Previously, it was reported that Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve had been enlisted to direct the upcoming 007 venture. And now, another creative powerhouse has joined the high-profile project.

According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, British filmmaker and creator of BBC’s cult period crime drama Peaky Blinders – Steven Knight, has been tapped to write the screenplay for the 26th James Bond movie for Amazon MGM Studios. The official James Bond handle on X (formerly Twitter) has also confirmed the news.

Steven Knight’s Filmography Beyond Peaky Blinders

In addition to Peaky Blinders, the 65-year-old screenwriter also lent his writing skills to several critically acclaimed films, such as Stephen Frears’ gripping social thriller Dirty Pretty Things (2002), David Cronenberg’s gangster drama Eastern Promises (2007), Robert Zemeckis’ romantic war drama Allied (2016), and Pablo Larraín’s psychological drama Spencer (2021).