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Steven Knight is a name that is only set to get bigger if he sticks to the most recent job he's been hired for. The creator of mold-breaking television drama "Peaky Blinders" has been tasked with penning Denis Villeneuve's James Bond movie, and given his impressive body of work, it's understandable to see why. Besides writing the Cillian Murphy-led gangster drama (which is getting a film of its own), he's also penned the likes of Jason Momoa's "See," along with recent boxing drama on Disney+, "A Thousand Blows." One show that's massively overlooked and shouldn't be, however, is a World War II drama that debuted on Epix before it changed to MGM+. This isn't some short-lived series, either, but one that has so far earned a distinguished score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Debuting in 2022, "Sas: Rogue Heroes" is based on the book "Sas: Rogue Heroes – the Authorized...

It's been over a year since Netflix finally announced what all "Peaky Blinders" fans were waiting for: a feature-length film following the critically acclaimed six-season run of the beloved show. Over time, both old and new characters have been added to the roster of "The Immortal Man," which will reunite us with Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) after yet another near-death experience and being fooled into thinking he wasn't destined to survive. But what's next? With a release touted for some time in late 2025, neither the streaming platform nor the creators has provided an exact date. Will we get an update soon, or do we still have yet to wait on a gathering storm where comes a tall, handsome man in a dusty black coat with a red right hand?

It's certainly been a frustrating waiting game to get answers about the future of the "Peaky Blinders." In the meantime, though,...

Sas: Rogue Heroes is a trending World War II drama with a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The show follows the formation of the British Sas unit and features a star-studded cast. Season 3 is in the works, set to explore the D-Day landings and beyond, available on Amazon Prime Video.

The World War II drama Sas: Rogue Heroes is suddenly trending as it rises to the top of the streaming charts. The series is created by Steven Knight, best known for Peaky Blinders, and now also working as the screenwriter for the next James Bondfilm. Sas: Rogue Heroes was one of those shows that slipped under the radar when it first came out, but the series is now gaining traction as people go back and explore more of Knight’s earlier projects. Knight brings his signature gritty style and strong character writing to the series, and the result feels like...

Warner Bros. has kept “Weapons,” its new original horror movie from “Barbarian” director Zach Cregger, close to the chest when it came to providing early looks to the majority of the entertainment press. Still, IndieWire’s “Screen Talk” co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio did finally get a chance to see the movie earlier this week, which is about 17 schoolchildren from the same class who go missing in the dead of night in a small town, leaving just one classmate behind.

And, lo and behold, it’s a brilliantly entertaining and twisty movie that Warner Bros. ought to want more critics and press to see.

The cast is terrific — Julia Garner as an alcoholic teacher bucking under mental torture by her students’ parents, Alden Ehrenreich as a mustachied cop, Josh Brolin as a brawny grieving dad, and Austin Abrams as a twitchy druggie who may have stumbled on the key to the mystery.

Cillian Murphy is now more than two years removed from his Oscar-winning performance in Oppenheimer, but one of his movies that’s more than 20 years old just got a disappointing streaming update. Murphy stars alongside Rachel McAdams (The Notebook) and Brian Cox (Succession) in Red Eye, the 2005 psychological thriller following a woman who accidentally befriends a terrorist on her flight who forces her to help him assassinate the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Red Eye has been streaming on Netflix for the last few months, but the streamer has confirmed that the last day to watch the film will be on August 31. Red Eye earned an 80% from critics and 64% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film grossed $96 million at the box office against a $36 million budget.

Fortunately for fans who enjoy watching Red Eye regularly, the film is still streaming on Paramount+and for free on Pluto TV,...

Steven Knight's This Town has been canceled by the BBC. This Town failed to hit the viewership figures the BBC desired. Knight will also work on the next James Bond movie with Denis Villeneuve and other industry heavyweights.

Peaky Blinderscreator Steven Knight is one of the UK's most prestigious and prolific writers. From the highly-rated Sas: Rogue Heroesto the Hulu series A Thousand Blows starring Stephen Graham, Knight has a wonderful track record of producing critically acclaimed and popular series for the small screen. However, it seems one of his most recent projects, the music-themed historical seriesThis Town, hasn't quite lived up to Knight's normal standards and now faces the chopping block.

According to new reports,This Town has now been officially axed by the BBC following its debut season, despite receiving some positive reception, with a decent 67% critics' score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, joined by an impressive 83% rating from audience members.

Steven Knight, the acclaimed creator behind the worldwide phenomenon Peaky Blinders, has provided a new update on the next chapter of his lesser-known but equally powerful series, Sas: Rogue Heroes. The World War II drama first premiered in 2022 and returned for a second season in January 2025. While it may not have gained the same global hype as Peaky Blinders, it’s a hidden gem with a perfect 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes for both seasons. The show brings Knight’s signature gritty atmosphere, sharp character work, and stylized action to a real-life war story. Think of it as Peaky Blinders set in a war-torn desert.

In a recent news report, Knight revealed that Season 3 is already in active development. “I’m just completing the script as we speak. We start shooting very, very soon,” he confirmed. That’s a huge relief for fans who had to wait nearly three years between the first two seasons.

Historical war series Sas: Rogue Heroes surprised fans after making it to the list of Top TV Shows on HBO dated August 6, as per FlixPatrol. Game of Thrones viewers might recognize Alfie Allen, who played Lieutenant Jock Lewes, as well as House of the Dragon star Tom Glynn-Carney as Corporal Mike Sadler.

Created by Steven Knight, who is best known for BBC’s Peaky Blinders, Sas: Rogue Heroes depicts the origins of the British Army Special Air Service during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II. It was also lauded for its accurate representation of real events.

Underrated War Drama Sas: Rogue Heroes Takes The World By Storm

Who would have thought that a 2022 war drama series would become fans’ next obsession? That’s right—it earned a spot in the Top 10 watchlistof HBO. The first and second seasons also debuted with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Amazon may have had some drama behind the scenes when it comes to its handling of the James Bond franchise — but the show must go on, as seen in the first trailer for Season 2 of “007: Road to a Million.”

Brian Cox leads the jet-setting reality competition show as The Controller alongside his right-hand woman Sofia (Frances McNamee). Plus, after a rather anticlimactic yet still enjoyable first season, Prime Video promises a reinvention to the Season 1 format.

“Returning as The Controller this time around, the series feels more high-octane, more immersive and definitely more Bond,” the actor said in a Thursday statement. “The challenges are bigger, the drama runs deeper and I’ve got the best seat in the house to watch it unfold.”

“In ‘007: Road to a Million’ Season 2, eight pairs of ordinary people embark on a thrilling 007-inspired global adventure. From climbing Bangkok towers to shark dives in the Bahamas,...

Amazon’s highly anticipated James Bond reboot is coming together very nicely so far. Much more nicely than many expected following the studio and streamer’s takeover of the iconic action franchise. With Dune director Denis Villeneuve now at the helm alongside Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight writing the script, fans are still awaiting the news regarding who will play the next 007. Well, the coveted role just got a superheroic new contender...

The current favorites for the role of James Bond continue to be the likes of 28 Years Later’s Aaron Taylor-Johnson, The Gentlemen’s Theo James, and former Superman Henry Cavill, with rumors claiming that the likes of Spider-Man star Tom Holland, Euphoria and Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi, and Babygirl and The King's Man’s Harris Dickinson are Amazon’s top three choices. However, it’s likely that who will play the role is still very much up in the air,...

The BBC will not be moving forward with a second season of This Town, the 1980s-set music drama from creator Steven Knight. The series, which followed a group of young people drawn into the West Midlands music scene, premiered last year. In a statement provided to The Sun, a BBC spokesperson confirmed the decision, saying, […]

Steven Knight Drama ‘This Town’ Canceled by BBC After One Season...

The ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Doctor Who’ star, Matt Smith, has officially joined the cast of ‘Star Wars: Starfighter,’ the upcoming standalone feature from director Shawn Levy for Lucasfilm.

Sources close to the actor confirm that Smith will portray a key villain in the film, taking on a major role opposite previously announced stars Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth.

‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ is set to begin filming this fall, with a theatrical release date scheduled for May 28, 2027.

Also in news – ‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight to pen Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond Movie

Scripted by Jonathan Tropper, the new instalment in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise is set approximately five years after the events of ‘Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker,’ and will introduce a slate of new characters to the beloved universe. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the film is said to expand the mythology beyond the Skywalker saga,...

A Band of Brothers replacement show, Sas: Rogue Heroes, is experiencing a resurgence on global streaming charts. Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, Band of Brothers is widely regarded as one of HBO's greatest miniseries of all time through its accurate and visceral portrayal of D-Day and other pivotal moments during World War II.

While no show can truly replace Band of Brothers, Sas: Rogue Heroes is an arguably worthy successor. Helmed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, it follows the British Army Special Air Services (Sas) throughout World War II's Western Desert Campaign in Egypt and Libya.

As per FlixPatrol as of August 5, Sas: Rogue Heroes is at the number eight spot on HBO Max's global streaming charts. It is in HBO Max's top 10 for 28 countries, including Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Sweden.

What This Means For Sas: Rogue Heroes

The show's global streaming resurgence is a testament to its widespread appeal,...

The Thursday Murder Club is an upcoming crime-comedy starring Helen Mirren and co-produced by Steven Spielberg‘s Amblin Entertainment. As a result, it marks the Academy Award-winning director’s return to the crime-comedy genre after almost two decades, in the role of a producer.

Spielberg directed 2002’s Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role. In the following years, Spielberg has mostly shied away from crime comedies, even as he amassed a lengthy list of producer credits. As a result, The Thursday Murder Club marks a full-circle moment for Spielberg, even if he isn’t directly involved with the project.

The Thursday Murder Club Marks Helen Mirren and Steven Spielberg’s Second Collaboration

Aside from marking a return to the crime-comedy genre, The Thursday Murder Club also marks Spielberg’s reunion with actress Helen Mirren. In the movie, Mirren plays the role of Elizabeth Best, a retired spy,...

Joe Cole’s exit from Peaky Blinders was not exactly by order of the show’s global fanbase. Though his filmography is wide-ranging, he is still best known for playing John Shelby, the youngest of the iconic Shelby trio. What makes his departure even harder to accept is the reason behind it; Cole revealed he left because he felt he never got the chance to live up to his potential on the show.

The first four seasons of the iconic period drama aired on the BBC before the show moved to BBC One for the last two seasons. The show quickly grew a cult following when it was added to Netflix for viewing in the US and worldwide. From the get-go, it was established that Cillian Murphy‘s Thomas ‘Tommy’ Shelby was the head of the family, although he was the second-oldest brother.

Unfortunately for the fans, Tommy’s younger brother,...

Holland, Tom Holland? Rumors have been flying about the casting of the next James Bond and the Spider-Man actor’s name has been among them.

During an appearance in an episode of Gordon Ramsey’s YouTube series Scrambled, Holland addressed the ongoing conjecture, calling the role the “pinnacle” of working as an actor.

“Listen, there’s speculation at the minute,” Holland said when Ramsey joked about the potential of playing Bond. “We’ll keep it to a minimum for now.”

“You think?” Ramsey quipped. “Yeah, we’ll get there one day,...

The next chapter in the ‘James Bond’ franchise has found its writer — and it’s one with no shortage of grit, style, or pedigree.

Steven Knight, the acclaimed British screenwriter and creator behind the BAFTA-winning ‘Peaky Blinders,’ has officially signed on to write the script for Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated James Bond film. The project, still untitled, marks the first 007 instalment directed by the ‘Dune’ and ‘Sicario’ filmmaker, and represents a new creative era for the long-running spy saga.

Amy Pascal (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and David Heyman are producing the film under their respective Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films banners, with Tanya Lapointe serving as executive producer.

Knight’s involvement brings a distinct edge to the project, promising a screenplay steeped in character depth and narrative tension. Best known as the creator, executive producer, and sole writer of ‘Peaky Blinders’ — the stylish gangster drama that turned Cillian Murphy...

It seems that the world is itching for a bit of WWII-based action these days, with titles like Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare toppling the charts over at HBO Max. But, for those in need of something that will last a bit longer than a feature-length telling, they’re flocking to the streamer’s episodic offerings where Sas: Rogue Heroes is finding a new global audience. Right now, the star-studded BBC One production is making waves in more than a dozen countries, including Croatia, Greece, Norway, Serbia, and more, where, according to FlixPatrol, it’s toppling the platform’s Top 10 chart.

Set during the darkest and dismal days of WWII, Sas: Rogue Heroes centers on the true story surrounding how the British Army Special Air Service (known as Sas) got its start. The title follows closely with the tale outlined in Ben Macintyre’s 2016 novel of the same name and,...

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy used the company’s second-quarter earnings call to praise director Denis Villeneuve’s forthcoming James Bond adventure, telling investors that “James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers—we cannot wait to get started on 007’s next adventure.”

The endorsement follows Amazon MGM Studios’ June announcement that Villeneuve will direct the 26th entry in the franchise, with the filmmaker vowing to honor the series while charting “new missions to come.”

Long-time steward Barbara Broccoli, now easing away from day-to-day oversight, called Villeneuve “a fantastic filmmaker” and welcomed the hand-off after four decades at the helm. Her remarks came after a February joint venture granted Amazon creative control of 007, cementing the most significant rights shift in the series’ 62-year history.

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight was confirmed last week as screenwriter, joining producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman on the project.

Tom Holland‘s answer to speculations about his James Bond role might have hinted that the actor is nearly at the end of the finish line. While cooking with Gordon Ramsay on his YouTube channel, the actor was asked by Ramsay about the rumors of his casting as James Bond.

The actor coyly revealed that these were just speculations and that he will hold onto them for a minute because nothing seems confirmed. However, Tom Holland’s cheeky response suggests that the actor may have already signed the deal.

Listen, there’s speculation at the minute. We’ll keep it to a minimum for now. Every young British actor, it’s the pinnacle of working in our industry. I already consider myself to be the luckiest kid alive. I could never have dreamed to have the career that I’ve had.

Of course, it would be an incredible opportunity for...

Amazon can already hear the strains of John Barry’s iconic theme paired with that gun barrel shot — the one to which Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig have all leant their figures. CEO Andy Jassey said on a July 31 call (which highlighted his company’s better-than-expected Q3 earning) that “James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers,” and adding, “We cannot wait to get started on 007’s next adventure.”

Jassey is referring to none other than Denis Villeneuve, who was announced in June as the next director to take on the franchise — which already has 25 official releases in its canon. Villeneuve will have the unique position of being the first steward to not be collaborating with the Broccoli family, which has overseen every Bond movie since “Dr. No” in 1962.

How exactly Amazon MGM Studios will handle Bond...

El reinicio de la saga 007 estará dirigido por Denis Villeneuve. © Amazon MGM

Ya se conocía al director –Denis Villeneuve–, pero ahora Deadline ha confirmado quién firmará el guion de la próxima entrega del agente británico más célebre del cine. Y será Steven Knight, creador de Peaky Blinders.

Aunque no han faltado rumores sobre quién podría encarnar al agente 007 –¿Tom Holland? ¿Jacob Elordi? ¿Harris Dickinson?–, lo cierto es que en las últimas semanas todas las miradas han estado puestas exclusivamente en quién se encargaría del guion. Según fuentes cercanas a la producción, se han mantenido varias reuniones con posibles candidatos antes de elegir finalmente a Steven Knight.

En cuanto al futuro intérprete de James Bond, no se espera una decisión a corto plazo, ya que Villeneuve está ahora mismo enfocado en el rodaje de Dune: Parte tres y Knight comienza ahora a trabajar en el libreto.

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Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, Dune: Part Three is slated for a late 2026 release, but the news that is making rounds on X (formerly Twitter) is that director Denis Villeneuve will only be able to take up the next Bond movie when he wraps up the Dune film. Even the casting decision won’t come up until then. The public eye is in scrutiny for the search for the next James Bond, following the announcement made regarding the franchise’s revival.

A casting decision on James Bond won’t come until Denis Villeneuve wraps on ‘Dune: Part Three’ and Steven Knight finishes a draft of the script.

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Things are looking up for the next James Bond film, with Denis Villeneuve directing and Steven Knight penning the screenplay. An admitted Bond fan, Knight said he has high hopes for the franchise as it ventures into a new and bolder direction.

Steven Knight said writing the next James Bond film is a milestone for his career. That's quite a statement coming from Peaky Blinder's creator. "It's fantastic to be invited to do it," he told BBC 5 Live Breakfast. "I can't wait to get started." There's mounting anticipation about where the franchise is headed after Amazon acquired MGM; Daniel Craig's run has also ended, and fans are expecting a reboot. Hinting he's taking risks with Bond's next adventure, Knight said the script will honor the British icon.

"I'm hoping that being a Bond fan for so many years, that will sort of be imbued into me and I'll be...

His Spidey senses may be tingling but is he ready to hop into the Aston Martin? Tom Holland is just one of many names that has circled the role of James Bond, but he’s nowhere near ready to discuss any sort of possibility.

Tom Holland recently appeared on one of Gordon Ramsay’s programs, where the host couldn’t help but note that his own middle name was James, asking his guest, “Ever thought about using the word James for future movies going forward?” To which Holland coyly replied, “Listen, there’s speculation at the minute. We’ll keep it to a minimum for now. We’ll get there one day.”

But Gordon Ramsay pushed a bit more, asking Tom Holland if he could imagine what would happen to his life and career if he were to take over the role of James Bond from Daniel Craig. ”I mean,...

James Bond is one of the most recognizable characters of all time, and many great actors have left their mark after playing him. Following Daniel Craig's run as Bond in several films, everyone is looking forward to finding out who the next star is.

Many British actors have been fancasted in the role, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston, Taron Egerton, and more. Among the casting rumors is Spider-Man's Tom Holland, who has experience in the action genre beyond his role as the superhero character. In a new interview on Gordon Ramsey's Scrambled, Holland finally addressed the rumors.

The interview, meant to promote Holland's alcohol-free beer brand Bero, has the actor join famous chef Gordon Ramsey on a cooking experience, which led to many interesting topics. One of them was James Bond. Around the 9:40 mark, the famous chef asked Holland whether he ever considered playing a character...

Tom Holland has tried to tame surging rumours that he is front-runner to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond, telling Gordon Ramsay during a July 31 instalment of the YouTube show Scrambled that talk of 007 is “just speculation for now… we’ll get there one day.”

The 29-year-old’s caution has done little to cool industry chatter: Amazon MGM’s new Bond regime is understood to be compiling a shortlist of British actors under 30, and sources name Holland, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson among those under active consideration.

Producer Barbara Broccoli signalled the youth pivot last November, saying the next 007 would likely be in his 30s and that “whiteness is not a given,” a break from past casting orthodoxies. Holland, for his part, has pursued the role before: in 2021 he pitched Sony an origin-story Bond film centred on a teenage spy, an idea the studio declined.

The timetable appears to align.

If there’s any truth to rumors that Tom Holland is in the running to play James Bond, he’s keeping it top-secret for now.

As the BAFTA winner returns to one major franchise with Friday’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day teaser, he recently commented on “speculation” that he’s up for the coveted part in the Denis Villeneuve-helmed update of the franchise.

“Listen, there’s speculation at the minute. We’ll keep it to a minimum for now,” he said in a video on Gordon Ramsay’s YouTube. “We’ll get there one day.”

Holland added, “Every young British actor, it’s the pinnacle of working in our industry. I already consider myself to be the luckiest kid alive. I could never have dreamed to have the career that I’ve had.”

Daniel Craig played the iconic role in Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die...

While plans for Bond 26 are quickly gaining pace, Spider-Man star Tom Holland has responded to rumors that he is in contention for the hotly contested role. Set to be directed by Dune’s Denis Villeneuve, news only recently broke that Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight had been tapped to write the next entry in the long-running spy franchise.

However, before Knight’s recent appointment as the Bond 26 screenwriter, reports intimated that Amazon MGM studios were potentially looking to cast an actor under 30 years of age as the next 007, and had named Holland, Saltburn’s Jacob Elordi, and Babygirl’s Harris Dickinson at the top of their James Bond shortlist.

During an appearance on chef Gordon Ramsay’s YouTube channel, Holland sought to downplay rumors of his inclusion on the 007 casting shortlist. Suggesting that they should keep the speculation to a minimum, Holland hinted that the actual answer...

Tom Holland is weighing in on the speculation that he could potentially nab the next 007 role.

While it’s not yet been announced who the new James Bond will be in Amazon MGM Studios’ future film, which will be directed by Denis Villeneuve (the Dune films) and written by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders), there are several actors who’ve been rumored as possibilities to play the secret agent — one of which is Holland.

When speaking recently with Gordon Ramsay, the Spider-Man star was asked about the Bond rumors. “Listen, there’s speculation at the moment. We’ll keep it to a minimum for now. We’ll get there one day,” he responded with a smile.

The chef then took a moment to seriously ask Holland, “Can you imagine what’s going to happen to your life if you do? First of all, you’d love that opportunity, right?”

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Tom Holland is having one busy year with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and the Marvel tentpole “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” essentially filming back to back. These movies are Holland’s first features since 2022’s “Uncharted,” and their theatrical releases next year will be the first time fans get to see him on screen since his Apple TV+ limited series “The Crowded Room” in 2023.

“I feel really blessed to be at a point in my career where I can take time off, reset, and come back ready to go,” Holland recently told GQ UK magazine amid an intentional slow-down in his acting output. “You can’t be in every movie, and you can’t do your best work when you’re burnt out.”

“What I’ve learnt is that it’s important to set boundaries – to be mindful about overworking,” he continued. “I’ve got a slightly busy year next year,...

Director Denis Villeneuve's James Bondfilm finally finds its writer in Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.

Per Deadline, Knight has officially signed on as the screenwriter of the next James Bond film. The film will be directed by Dune director Denis Villeneuve, although no other major developments regarding the film's production have been released at this time. Amazon MGM Studios is still in the process of casting the next James Bond as of the time of writing.

Steven Knight's credits in film stretch back to 2001's Gypsy Woman, which was followed in 2002 by Dirty Pretty Things, the latter of which helped catapult Knight's career in the industry following generally rave reviews from critics. This marked a major departure from the sort of screenplays Knight was used to writing on series like Commercial Breakdown and Canned Carrott, and helped pave the way for hit series such as 2013's Peaky Blinders and 2017's Taboo.

UK-Ireland box office was up 3% in July 2025 on 2024, with year-on-year takings now up for eight of the last nine months.

July 2025 revenue came in at £107.4m, 3% up on £103.8m in July 2024. The year-to-date is now £639m, 15% ahead of 2024; although back to 1% behind 2023, when the Barbenheimer phenomenon boosted July takings.

Universal’sJurassic World Rebirthroared with £30.3m in the month – ahead of the three big titles from July last year,Despicable Me 4(£28.3m),Deadpool And Wolverine(£25.5m) andInside Out 2(£16.3m).

UK-Ireland July 2025 top 10 RankTitle (origin)DistributorRelease dateJuly totalTotal 1 Jurassic World Rebirth(US) Universal 4/7/25 £30.3m £30.3m 2 Superman(US) Warner Bros 11/7/25 £23m £23m...

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is confirmed as the writer for the forthcoming James Bond film, which will be directed by Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, and it sounds like he has big plans for Amazon's takeover of the 007 franchise. News of Knight's involvement with the reboot only broke one day ago, but he has wasted no time in sharing his love for the iconic British spy series and what he hopes to bring to the table when it comes to the top-secret project — other than a martini... of course.

Knight recently received praise for his latest series, the British historical drama A Thousand Blows on Disney+ and Hulu, but his next undertaking is even more high-profile. He told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast on Friday, Aug. 1, that being involved in a 007 film had always been on his "bucket list," as he expressed his commitment to helping usher in...

A day after the news broke that he had been tapped by Amazon to write the next James Bond film, “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight has told fans that he can’t wait to get started on the British spy franchise’s latest installment saying it will hopefully be a bolder take on 007.

Knight opened up about his new, high-profile gig in a Friday interview with the BBC’s Radio 5 Live Breakfast. “It has always been on my bucket list and it’s fantastic to be invited to do it,” Knight said. “I can’t wait to get started.” The screenwriter, whose past credits outside of “Peaky Blinders” include 2021’s “Spencer,” 2013’s “Locke” and 2007’s “Eastern Promises,” went on to confirm that he is, indeed, a fan of the Bond franchise.

In fact, he hopes that his affection for 007’s past big-screen adventures will help him create one...

Excitement continues to build around Bond 26, the first James Bond film in the franchise, following Amazon's purchase of MGM in 2022. Previously, it was announced that Dune’s Denis Villeneuve would oversee the project, with David Heyman and Amy Pascal producing. Recently, it was revealed that Steven Knight will be writing James Bond 26.

Speaking on BBC Radio, Steven Knight addressed the recent announcement, expressing his enthusiasm for the James Bond franchise. Knight said, “It has always been on my bucket list,” as he has been a big fan of the films for many years. He also shared his vision for the new movie, teasing Bond 26’s story direction. Check out Knight’s statement below:

It has always been on my bucket list and it's fantastic to be invited to do it - I can't wait to get started. I'm hoping that, being a Bond fan for so many years,...

The next era of James Bond has officially found its storyteller — and it’s a big one. Steven Knight, the acclaimed writer and creator of Peaky Blinders, has been tapped to pen the screenplay for the next 007 installment, with Denis Villeneuve set to direct. Speaking for the first time since the news broke, Knight joined BBC Radio this morning to share his excitement and promise fans something new.

“It has always been on my bucket list, and it’s fantastic to be invited to do it,” Knight said. “I can’t wait to get started.”

And while he remained tight-lipped on who will be stepping into the shoes of Bond himself — “That is a very, very good question, and one I can’t give you the answer to,” he laughed — the screenwriter made one thing clear: this isn’t going to be just another 007 film. “I’m hoping that,...

We recently got word that Denis Villeneuve had officially signed on to direct the next James Bond movie, and the project has now enlisted a screenwriter.

Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Steven Knight will pen the script for 007's next adventure.

“It’s fantastic to be invited to do it,” Knight told the BBC shortly after his involvement was made public. “I can’t wait to get started.”

“I’m hoping that being a Bond fan for so many years, that will sort of be imbued into me and I’ll be able to produce something that’s the same but different and better and stronger and bolder,” he added.

Knight was also asked if he knows who will be stepping in to replace Daniel Craig as the iconic secret agent, and responded: “Very, very good question and one I can’t give you the answer to."

We're not sure if Villeneuve and co.

Steven Knight, the brilliant mind behind Peaky Blinders, is officially set to write Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming James Bond movie (via Variety). And if you need any more proof to know that the 007 feature is in capable hands, look no further than Eastern Promises, an impeccable thriller that premiered 18 years ago.

The 2007 crime drama stars Viggo Mortensen, and its screenplay is widely celebrated for being sharp and elegant. With Eastern Promises, Knight has already proved that he can balance tension, grit, and complexity, which is a skill set that would be perfect for a Bond movie.

Viggo Mortensen’s Gritty Thriller Writer Summoned For James Bond Viggo Mortensen in Eastern Promises | Credits: Focus Features

It doesn’t seem like Steven Knight’s work on Eastern Promises was a fluke, because the screenplay received widespread acclaim and even earned him a Genie Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2008. David Cronenberg directs...

By order of James f*ckin’ Bond…Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has been the latest key addition to the next James Bond movie, signing on to pen the screenplay that will be directed by none other than Denis Villeneuve. And while he knows that there is a lot of pressure in the job, he is assuring fans they will be getting something explosive.

As Steven Knight told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, he thinks his passion for the James Bond series will be one of the major factors in a successful script. “It has always been on my bucket list and it’s fantastic to be invited to do it – I can’t wait to get started. I’m hoping that, being a Bond fan for so many years, it will be imbued into me and I will be able to produce something that’s the same but different, and better,...

Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond movie has found its writer in Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight. Some more details below.

Update: Steven Knight went on BBC radio to chat about the news of his Bond writing duties.

“It has always been on my bucket list, and it’s fantastic to be invited to do it. I can’t wait to get started,” Knight told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

Knight also explained he had been offered the job a while ago, but the news were only made public last night. Like director Denis Villeneuve, Knight is a big Bond fan and this is clearly a dream job for both men.

“I’m hoping that, being a Bond fan for so many years, it will be imbued into me and I will be able to produce something that’s the same but different, and better, stronger and bolder,” Knight promises.

We’re certainly up for that.

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For years, news about the next Bond movie, often called Bond 26, has been slow. But this year, a lot has changed. Longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have stepped aside. Amazon now has full creative control of the franchise. The new film will be produced by David Heyman and Amy Pascal. Pascal has worked with Holland before on the Spider-Man movies and also produced Casino Royale.

The next Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, the filmmaker behind Dune and Prisoners. Steven Knight, who created Peaky Blinders, is writing the script.

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Bond 26 has been in the works for years, but only recently have things started moving again. Earlier this year, longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson stepped away from the creative side.

Now Amazon is in full control, with David Heyman and Amy Pascal producing. Pascal, of course, has worked with Holland before on the Spider-Man movies, and she also produced Casino Royale. Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune and Prisoners, will direct the new film, while Steven Knight from Peaky Blinders is writing the script.

When the subject of the new Bond came up, Holland’s name was reportedly on a “wishlist” of possible actors. He was asked about it during a cooking video with Gordon Ramsay on YouTube.

James Bond Franchise Taps Top Talent For Next 007 Film(Photo Credit –Facebook)

It looks like the next installment in the highly anticipated James Bond franchise is heading in an exciting new direction. Previously, it was reported that Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve had been enlisted to direct the upcoming 007 venture. And now, another creative powerhouse has joined the high-profile project.

According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, British filmmaker and creator of BBC’s cult period crime drama Peaky Blinders – Steven Knight, has been tapped to write the screenplay for the 26th James Bond movie for Amazon MGM Studios. The official James Bond handle on X (formerly Twitter) has also confirmed the news.

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Steven Knight was announced as the writer of Amazon’s first James Bond flick on Thursday, and this morning, the Peaky Blinders creator gave his first reaction to landing the gig on BBC Radio.

“It has always been on my bucket list, and it’s fantastic to be invited to do it. I can’t wait to get started,” Knight said.

“I’m hoping that, being a Bond fan for so many years, it will be imbued into me and I will be able to produce something that’s the same but different, and better, stronger and bolder.”

Knight will be writing the screenplay for Denis Villeneuve to direct; however, the writer would not be drawn on who might star as 007.

“That is a very, very good question, and one I can’t give you the answer to,” Knight said when quizzed by BBC Radio.

Amy Pascal and David Heyman are producing the film,...

Steven Knight is teasing us with his plans for the next era of James Bond.

Amazon MGM Studios confirmed on Thursday that Peaky Blinders mastermind Knight will be taking on the script for Denis Villeneuve’s 007 film. Knight, also the writer of Netflix’s House of Guinness, Disney’s A Thousand Blows and 2024’s Angelina Jolie-starring Maria, spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast on Friday to talk more.

“It has always been on my bucket list and it’s fantastic to be invited to do it — I can’t wait to get started,” the Englishman said. “I’m hoping that, being a Bond fan for so many years, it will be imbued into me and I will be able to produce something that’s the same but different, and better, stronger and bolder.”

When asked about who could be tapped to take on Ian Fleming’s iconic role from Daniel Craig,...

After Amazon MGM Studios revealed on Thursday that Steven Knight will write Denis Villeneuve’s new James Bond film, the “Peaky Blinders” creator gave his first interview about the secretive project.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5’s “Live Breakfast” on Friday morning, Knight said being involved in a 007 film has “always been on my bucket list.”

“It’s fantastic to be invited to do it,” he added. “I can’t wait to get started.”

Knight, whose credits also include the Pablo Larrain films “Spencer” and “Maria” as well as TV shows “See” and “Sas: Rogue Heroes,” said he was invited to a meeting with producer Amy Pascal but “didn’t know what it was about.”

“I very quickly discovered what it was about and became very excited and hopeful,” Knight told the BBC. “And then the process is … you do some meetings, you discuss some ideas and then you find out you’ve got it.

It was back in 2016 when Brad Pitt starred alongside The Dark Knight Rises star Marion Cotillard in the spy-thriller movie Allied, which was written by acclaimed writer Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders and Taboo), who is also working on the upcoming James Bond movie alongside Denis Villeneuve.

Right before the film’s release, Angelina Jolie had filed for a divorce from Brad Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences between the two, alongside a barrage of other problems and accusations.

Things took a turn for the worse when rumors started spreading that Brad Pitt was having an affair with his Allied co-star Marion Cotillard, which caused the Hollywood couple to file for divorce.

The premise of the 2016 Steven Knight movie, which featured Pitt and Cotillard as two lovers during World War II, didn’t exactly help Pitt’s case either.

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Steven Knight will write the next James Bond movie.Amazon MGM Studios have hired the Peaky Blinders creator to pen a script for the next installment of the franchise, following the news that Denis Villneuve will direct the movie, Deadline reports.Amy Pascal and David Heyman are producing via Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films respectively and Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer. However, insiders told the outlet that there won't be any announcement soon as to who will replace Daniel Craig as the suave spy because the director's focus is currently on completing Dune: Part Three.News of Denis' appointment was revealed in June, and the 57-year-old filmmaker pledged to "honour the tradition" of the Bond franchise.He said in a statement: "Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan.

The next James Bond film has found its writer. Variety reports that Steven Knight, the man behind Peaky Blinders, will pen the script for the upcoming 007 adventure. The movie will be directed by Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman for Amazon MGM Studios.

Knight is best known for creating the hit Birmingham gangster drama, but he’s also written films like Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises, and Locke. His latest produced screenplay was Maria, the biopic about opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie and directed by Pablo Larraín.

This will be the first Bond movie made under Amazon MGM’s full creative control after the company struck a deal with long-time Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. A release date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but the film isn’t expected until 2028.

The big question still hanging over the project is who will play 007.