The next James Bond movie has received a promising update, with an Oscar-winning director reportedly being eyed to helm the next installment in the 007 series.

Although the next James Bond film doesn't have an actor attached (nor a script), a new rumor revealing an Oscar-winning director may be on board.

The next James Bond movie has been in development for some time, as studio executives search for the perfect creative team. However, a new report suggests that an Oscar-winning director is being considered to direct the next installment in the iconic 007 franchise.

In an interview with Variety, Statham spoke of how he enjoyed the Bond movies growing up because of “the spectacle they provide.” He joked in the interview that he kept “WhatsApping Barbara Broccoli,

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