W hat does a James Bond movie directed by Denis Villeneuve look like? That has become a significant question for 007 fans in recent days, as the acclaimed filmmaker behind Blade R

The announcement positions the next era of Bond as a prestigious exercise helmed by “a cinematic master”, not a journeyman director. Villeneuve was previously offered the opportunity to direct No Time to Die, but turned the role down because of his commitment to the Dune films.

Lately, the James Bond franchise has gone through some major changes, especially with the departure of Daniel Craig, who brought a new kind of depth to the character. With Denis Villeneuve now chosen to direct the next spy film,