James Bond – now under the creative control of Amazon Studios following its buy-out of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson – will remain a man and British (or the Commonwealth), according to UK media.

There were multiple propositions for the James Bond franchise when Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli were still the producers. However, the pair reportedly rejected every single one of them.

Actor Pierce Brosnan has said it is a "given" that the next James Bond should be British. His comments comes following concerns that the franchise will not be British anymore in the wake of Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control over the 007 character.

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has said it is a “given” that Daniel Craig’s successor should be British. It comes following concerns that the franchise will not be British anymore in the wake of Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control over the 007 character.

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has said it is a "given" that Daniel Craig's successor should be British.