Steven Knight has finished the first draft of the next James Bond movie. The Peaky Blinders creator confirmed the update during a radio interview on September 11, but Amazon MGM Studios has not announced a title, release date, story, or the actor replacing Daniel Craig.
What did Steven Knight say about the script?
When Knight was asked if he had completed a draft, he answered by nodding silently. He said writing Bond was beyond a bucket-list job for him and that he was enjoying the work. He also sounded confident about the result, although he did not reveal a single plot detail.
A first draft is not a locked shooting script. Rewrites are normal once the director, producers, and cast begin shaping scenes. It does mean the new film has moved beyond early conversations and now has a full story on paper.
Who is making the next James Bond movie?
Denis Villeneuve is directing. Amy Pascal and David Heyman are producing, with Tanya Lapointe serving as executive producer. Knight is best known for creating Peaky Blinders, and his film work includes Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises, Locke, and Spencer.
The movie will be the first Bond feature developed after Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control of the franchise. Daniel Craig ended his five-film run in No Time to Die in 2021, so this production must introduce a new 007 and establish what Bond looks like under a different studio team.
Has the new James Bond actor been announced?
No. Amazon MGM Studios said in May that the casting search was underway and that it would not discuss individual candidates. Gary Oldman later claimed that a choice had been made and publicly backed his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden, but the studio has not confirmed Lowden or anyone else.
Knight added to the speculation when he said it was easier to write if he knew the actor, then declined to name anyone. That is a clue, not a casting announcement. Until Amazon MGM or the official 007 team reveals the actor, every name remains unconfirmed.
When will the next James Bond movie be released?
There is no release date or filming schedule yet. The official title is also unknown. Knight delivering a first draft gives Villeneuve and the producers something concrete to develop, but the screenplay may still change before cameras roll.
The production now has a writer, director, producers, and a first draft. The missing piece is the one fans have debated for years: who will be the next James Bond?
