For over six decades, the Broccoli family has been as much a part of the James Bond film franchise as vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred, of course), beautiful women and henchmen with terrible aim.

With Amazon MGM Studios gaining creative control of the James Bond franchise, who will emerge as the next 007?

In a new interview, Timothy Dalton, who played the infamous agent in “The Living Daylights” (1987) and “License to Kill” (1989), reacted to the news that Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control over the film franchise after producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson announced they would be taking a step back.

Seeing the James Bond franchise owned by any major corporation is a downer. It felt special to see something as big as 007 still having this small, independent feel because it was family-owned. However,

Daniel Craig responds to the big changes in the world of James Bond, after Amazon MGM Studios took creative control of the franchise.

The James Bondseries has lasted for over 60 years, with several brilliant actors including Sean Connery and Roger Moore taking on the titular role. The franchise has been under the steady leadership of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson,

Last week, franchise owners Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson revealed that they'd be stepping back creatively from the franchise