That’s because producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman have been tapped to produce the next Bond installment. They were appointed by Amazon MGM’s head of film Courtenay Valenti, who newly reports to chair Mike Hopkins after Jen Salke’s exit as studio chief.

Amazon MGM is getting down to work on Bond. Courtenay Valenti, head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical, and global marketing chief Sue Kroll, said tonight that producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are currently in London moving forward with a new 007 at long last.

After the surprise move that saw Amazon pay $1 billion dollars for reported 'creative control' over the James Bond franchise, one of the studio's key bosses has outlined the desire to honor the legacy of 007 – as well as providing an exciting update on the iconic spy's future.