James Bond star Timothy Dalton breaks silence as franchise taken over by Amazon

The Bond franchise was very British and it won't be anymore

On Good Morning Britain today Valerie said

I really love the roles I'm getting and if I'm playing character roles, which I am, but character roles that are still kind of sexy and fun,

she said

Timothy Daltonstar

He was well in charge of the show and that's not so anymore."

Dalton added

Mike Hopkins (basketball)head

We are grateful to the late Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman for bringing James Bond to movie theatres around the world, and to Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for their unyielding dedication and their role in continuing the legacy of the franchise that is cherished by legions of fans worldwide

Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement

We all enjoy Bond as it was. Daniel Craig was killed off in ‘No Time To Die,’ and I just don’t understand, ... But of course, money was involved and that’s why Amazon have taken it over. But it’ll never be the same again, ever."

she said in a Friday interview with "Good Morning Britain."

My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished. I wish Michael a long, relaxing (and well deserved) retirement and whatever ventures Barbara goes on to do, I know they will be spectacular and I hope I can be part of them."

Daniel Craig, the most recent man to portray the world-famous secret agent, told Variety

Jeff Bezosamazon founder

James Bond’s long-serving producers give control to Amazon, ... Who’d you pick as the next Bond?"

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared Reuters’ headline ... and asked followers on the X platform

I really think it's very sad that Amazon are doing this, ... life changes, what will be will be."

she later said, but she accepted

I think it’s madness, absolute madness,

the former Bond Girl said

Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli today announced that they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remain co-owners of the franchise." ... Under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM Studios will gain creative control of the James Bond franchise following closing of the transaction."

Amazon shared a press release on Thursday declaring ... It added further

What’s the concern, do you think, though, that this comes in the hands of American writers, American producers, perhaps even an American actor playing James Bond. What way do you think the issues lie there? What would worry you?"

She was also asked by one of the hosts

The Bond movies pride themselves on doing action for real with very, very minimal computer graphics or CGI,

he said

I think this is a good thing because it just needs to keep reviving,

he said

Joe Russo (director)filmmaker

It’s kinda sad to see the last family-owned movie franchise handed over to the suits, and I’m sure Amazon MGM is salivating, BUT…DON’T cinematic universe James Bond,

wrote filmmaker Joe Russo on X, formerly Twitter

Albert R. Broccoliproducer

My life has been dedicated to maintaining and building upon the extraordinary legacy that was handed to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli,

Broccoli said in a statement

Daniel Craigactor

My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished,

Craig said in a statement shared with multiple outlets

I have had the honor of working closely with four of the tremendously talented actors who have played 007 and thousands of wonderful artists within the industry,

she added

It’s going to take me 15 years to unpack it all, I think,

he said at the time

Since MGM was acquired by Amazon, the studio has steadily imported executives from their left-leaning West Coast offices in Seattle to head up their film and television projects. All of these suits have a corporate background and no Hollywood creative experience, which has caused a lot of growing pains within the studio.”

A source shared with Daily Express

Lana Wood ... Of course you are

As the hysterically named Plenty O'Toole (Lana Wood) introduced herself: