The world’s most famous spy is getting a shake-up, and it’s a big one! The next James Bond movie will be produced by none other than Amy Pascal (‘Spider-Man’) and David Heyman (‘Harry Potter’), marking the first time in history that the iconic franchise will be made outside the legendary Broccoli family’s control.

Amazon MGM made it official: Pascal and Heyman are ready to take the reins of Bond’s future under their production companies, Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films. The announcement comes after a major agreement between Amazon MGM and Barbara Broccoli & Michael G. Wilson, the long-time Bond guardians who have been shaping the franchise since the 1960s.

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If you’ve ever swung through New York with Spider-Man or received a Hogwarts acceptance letter, you already know what these two producers are capable of.

Pascal has been a powerhouse behind the ‘Spider-Man’ films (including the Oscar-winning ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’), while Heyman is the magic behind the entire ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchises.

Courtenay Valenti, head of film at Amazon MGM, called it a huge step forward. “Amy Pascal and David Heyman are two of the most accomplished, experienced, and respected film producers in our industry,” she said. “We are approaching every creative decision with James Bond with the greatest sense of responsibility.”

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Pascal and Heyman, for their part, know they’re stepping into legendary territory. In a joint statement, they promised to honor the legacy of Bond while bringing fresh energy to the world’s most famous spy. “James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema. We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson and honored to keep the spirit of Bond very much alive.”

Now, the real question fans want answered: Who will be the next James Bond? Since Daniel Craig’s swan song in ‘No Time to Die’, speculation has been non-stop. With new producers at the helm, will we see a total reinvention of 007? Could they lean into the grittier realism of Craig’s era, or will they bring back the suave, playful charm of earlier Bonds?

Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, and even Regé-Jean Page have been in the mix. But with Pascal and Heyman involved, expect a fresh take—maybe even an unexpected casting choice.