Speculation has emerged amongst James Bond enthusiasts that one of cinema's most famous faces may become a Bond Villain, as Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is confirmed as the franchise's new screenwriter.

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will write the forthcoming James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed. The movie, which will be directed by Dune's Denis Villeneuve, is currently in development and being overseen by the studio after long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson stood down in February.

The next film in the long-running James Bond series has finally found its screenwriter, and Peaky Blinders fans couldn't be happier with the choice.

James Bond is one of the most recognizable characters of all time, and many great actors have left their mark after playing him. Following Daniel Craig's run as Bond in several films, everyone is looking forward to finding out who the next star is.

Tom Holland says James Bond casting rumors are just "speculation" but the role of 007 is the "pinnacle" for any British actor.

Tom Holland is addressing rumors he’s the future of the beloved James Bond franchise. “There’s speculation,” the actor, 29, admitted to Gordon Ramsay on July 31, but “we’ll keep it to a minimum for now.