Steven Knight Joins Denis Villeneuve for New James Bond Film
Steven Knight, creator of 'Peaky Blinders', teams up with director Denis Villeneuve to script the next James Bond film, with production led by Amy Pascal and David Heyman. Knight's notable works include 'Peaky Blinders' and 'Dirty Pretty Things', among others. A release date is aimed for 2028.
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'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight has officially joined forces with Denis Villeneuve as the screenwriter for the upcoming James Bond film, as reported by Variety. Notable producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are heading the project under their respective banners, Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films.
Knight, renowned for his creation and executive production of the BAFTA-winning series 'Peaky Blinders' starring Cillian Murphy, boasts a strong television portfolio. His work includes acclaimed series like 'See' on Apple TV+, BBC's 'SAS Rogue Heroes', Disney+'s 'A Thousand Blows', FX's 'The Veil', and Netflix's 'All the Light We Cannot See'.
An established screenwriter, Knight also co-created the international sensation 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'. His debut film 'Dirty Pretty Things', directed by Stephen Frears, accumulated prestigious awards and an Oscar nomination. With Oscar nominations for his scripts in 'Eastern Promises' and 'Spencer', Knight's future projects include a 'Peaky Blinders' movie and the series 'House of Guinness'. Denis Villeneuve took the reins of the 26th James Bond installment last month, with filming set to speed towards a 2028 release, along with discussions on selecting a successor to Daniel Craig's iconic portrayal.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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