One of the Daniel Craig-led James Bond movies nearly cast Sean Connery in a small yet crucial role, but its director (mercifully) decided against it.

Amazon has acquired the creative license to the long-running James Bond franchise. But how do they plan to deliver?

The license to kill now comes with a license to stream. Amazon‘s acquisition of creative control over the James Bond franchise opens up possibilities that would make Q’s gadget workshop look uninspired by comparison.

A new deal will see Amazon and MGM Studios take creative control over the James Bond series. Long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will step back, ending a family legacy that dates back to the first Bond film starring Sean Connery over sixty years ago.

James Bond video games might be coming back in a big way.