N ow that the Amazon takeover of the James Bond franchise is complete, everyone is wondering who will star as Bond, and which big-name director could helm the first of a new serie

Amazon is entrusting the future of the James Bond franchise to Hollywood heavyweights David Heyman and Amy Pascal. Both Heyman and Pascal have proven track records of successes with long-running series and blockbuster films. While the deal isn't official yet, talks are progressing, bringing renewed hope and optimism for the iconic movie series.

The James Bond franchise could be homing in on its new creative team with reports suggesting that Amazon have already engaged with two high-profile producers with a long history of working with big IPs to usher in the new era of Bond.