Hey Bali film buffs, grab your martinis (shaken, not stirred)—the next James Bond movie just got a major upgrade. Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has been confirmed as the writer for Bond 26, teaming up with Dune director Denis Villeneuve to reinvent cinema’s most iconic spy.
From Birmingham Gangs to British Spies
Knight—the genius behind Peaky Blinders’ razor-sharp dialogue and Dirty Pretty Things’ gritty drama—is trading Tommy Shelby’s flat caps for Bond’s tuxedo. In a recent BBC interview, he shared:
“It’s been a lifelong dream. I want to make Bond stronger, bolder—but still Bond.”
Why He’s Perfect for the Job:
- Signature Style: Knight excels at morally complex characters (hello, Alfie Solomons).
- Proven Blockbuster Chops: See Eastern Promises and Locke.
- That Peaky Swagger: Imagine Bond with Shelby-level intensity.
(But let’s pretend Serenity never happened, yeah?)
The Villeneuve-Knight Power Duo
With Villeneuve directing, expect:
- Epic scale (think Dune meets Casino Royale).
- A darker, cerebral Bond—less quips, more quiet menace.
- Stunning locales (fingers crossed for a Bali villain lair? 🌴).
Director’s Vision:
“I’ll honor Bond’s legacy while pushing boundaries,” Villeneuve promised.
Who’s the Next 007?
Knight’s lips are sealed, but rumors swirl around:
- Tom Holland (“Mr. Nice Guy” vibe)
- Jacob Elordi (“Brooding Newcomer” energy)
- Harris Dickinson (“Young Connery” charm)
Wildcard Pick: Peaky’s Cillian Murphy. Because why not?
Bali Connection: Why Bond Matters Here – James Bond movie
While MI6 hasn’t (yet) chased villains through Ubud’s rice fields, Bali’s film-loving community—from Peaky binge-watchers to No Time to Die stans—knows this:
- Knight’s storytelling could make Bond feel as layered as a Balinese gebogan offering.
- Villeneuve’s visuals might finally give us that “Bond vs. Bad Guy at Tanah Lot” showdown we deserve.
- Local Inspiration: Bali’s cinematic landscapes (The Fall, Eat Pray Love) prove we’re ready for a 007 cameo.
Hey Bali Hot Take James Bond movie :
“If Bond needs a tropical hideout, skip Phuket—Seminyak’s The Slow has better espresso martinis anyway.”
— Giostanovlatto, Founder of Hey Bali
When to Expect It
Amazon MGM’s $1 billion deal means filming starts soon. Until then:
- Rewatch Peaky Blinders for Knight’s genius.
- Host a Bond Marathon at your Canggu villa.
- Debate casting picks over nasi goreng at Milk & Madu.