Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, as revealed by Amazon MGM Studios.

Tanya Lapointe boarded the film as an executive producer, while Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as the producers for the upcoming movie, Variety reported.

Villeneuve recalled his earliest memories of 007 and said he feels honoured for taking the James Bond "tradition" forward, calling it a huge "responsibility".

"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. To me, he's sacred territory," Villeneuve said.

"I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust," added Villeneuve.

Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, was more than happy to recruit Denis Villeneuve to direct the upcoming Bond film.

"He is a cinematic master whose filmography speaks for itself. From Blade Runner 2049 to Arrival to the Dune films, he has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and - most importantly -the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theatres... we cannot wait to get started on 007's next adventure," Hopkins was quoted as saying by Variety.

Denis Villeneuve is an acclaimed, Oscar-nominated French-Canadian filmmaker who most recently helmed Dune and Dune: Part Two.

The third instalment, Dune Messiah, is in development and is dated for release in 2026.

He is also known for his standout original stories including Arrival, Sicario, Prisoners, Enemy and Incendies.

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