Bezos Seeks Suggestions for Bezos's New Edition of the Bond Character
It seems like Amazon's chief, Jeff Bezos, is already getting into the swing of things with his latest acquisition - the James Bond franchise. According to reports, the Broccoli family, who've been running the show for six decades, are still the owners, but they've handed over the creative reins to Amazon.
This move has sparked quite the conversation, with Bezos himself asking, "Who'd you pick as the next Bond?" on Twitter. Fans, especially Henry Cavill's supporters, jumped at the chance to share their ideas. Cavill, by the way, had auditioned for the role back in 2005, and if selected, he'd be around the same age as the last few Bond actors when they took over.
However, the idea of Bezos having a say in this iconic franchise is a bit unnerving for some. After all, James Bond's reputation for top-notch quality is part of what's kept the franchise so popular. With Amazon in control, there's a fear that the franchise might get watered down, perhaps with too many spinoffs, brand deals, and a less considerate approach to the material.
Look at what's happened to franchises like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, DC, and Star Trek in the past few decades. Once a major corporation takes hold, it tends to squeeze every last penny out of the brand, often resulting in oversaturation and a drop in quality.
But at least in those cases, there were still strong creative voices in the room, like Kevin Feige, James Gunn, Peter Jackson, and Kathleen Kennedy. Jeff Bezos, well, that's a whole different ballpark.
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The acquisition of the James Bond franchise by Amazon has led to discussions about the potential future of the series. io9 reported that Amazon's chief, Jeff Bezos, asked fans who they thought should be the next Bond, sparking excitement among supporters of Henry Cavill, who had previously auditioned for the role. However, some are concerned about Amazon's involvement, fearing the franchise might lose its high quality due to potential watering down with spinoffs and brand deals. This is a concern, as history shows franchises like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, DC, and Star Trek have seen drops in quality following corporate takeovers. In these previous cases, there were still strong creative voices like Kevin Feige, James Gunn, Peter Jackson, and Kathleen Kennedy, but Jeff Bezos brings a different set of challenges.
