This week, the film industry was shaken and stirred following the news that Amazon had gained complete creative control of James Bond, while longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will step back but remain co-owners. Daniel Craig shared his thoughts on the matter following the handover, and now another former 007, Timothy Dalton, has also weighed in with his opinions on the deal.
"I was very, very surprised and shocked," Dalton told Radio Times after hearing the news. "Barbara is, I think, a fabulous woman and a wonderful producer, as was her father Cubby Broccoli, who I got on with very well and liked a lot. He was a very powerful and strong anchor for the project. Nothing went on that he didn't want, and it's sad that he's not with us anymore, that's all I can say. He was well in charge of the show, and that's not so anymore."
