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John Grover, legendary James Bond editor, dies at 87
John Grover, the British film editor who worked on six James Bond movies and helped assemble Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, died Sept.
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James Bond
James Bond movies, the long-running 007 spy franchise from Eon Productions and MGM.
About James Bond
James Bond is one of the longest-running film franchises in history, based on Ian Fleming's novels about British secret agent 007. Produced primarily by Eon Productions in partnership with MGM (now Amazon MGM Studios) since 1962, the series has featured multiple actors in the lead role across more than two dozen films, each bringing a distinct tone to the character.
Beyond its central spy-thriller formula, the Bond franchise is closely associated with its recurring gadgets, title sequences, theme songs, and a rotating cast of iconic villains, making it a defining influence on the modern action genre.
Eon Productions, founded by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, has produced the mainline Bond series since 1962's Dr. No, and the Broccoli family (through Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli) has controlled creative direction ever since. That changed in 2025, when Amazon MGM Studios struck a deal for full creative control of the franchise, reported at roughly $20 million, while the Broccolis retained a stake in future projects.
History
1962–1960s
Sean Connery era
Dr. No launches the franchise, establishing Bond as a suave, globe-trotting secret agent across several Connery-led entries.
1973–1985
Roger Moore era
Moore's lighter, more comedic take on Bond carries the franchise through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s.
1995–2002
Pierce Brosnan era
Brosnan revives the franchise after a mid-1990s hiatus, blending classic Bond tropes with 1990s and early-2000s action filmmaking.
2006–2021
Daniel Craig era
Casino Royale reboots the series with a grittier, more serialized tone, concluding Craig's run with No Time to Die.
Key People
Ian Fleming Creator
Created the James Bond character across a series of novels beginning with Casino Royale in 1953.
Albert R. Broccoli & Harry Saltzman Founders, Eon Productions
Founded the production company behind the mainline film series, beginning with 1962's Dr. No.
Barbara Broccoli & Michael G. Wilson Former lead producers
Controlled creative direction of the Eon Bond films for decades before Amazon MGM Studios took over full creative control of the franchise in 2025.
Heroes & Villains
Heroes
James Bond Dr. No, 1962 (film); Casino Royale, 1953 (novel)
Played on screen by Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig across the Eon series.
Villains
Ernst Stavro Blofeld From Russia with Love, 1963 (voice/hands); Thunderball, 1965 (full appearance)
Head of criminal organization SPECTRE and one of Bond's most recurring antagonists.
Auric Goldfinger Goldfinger, 1964
Played by Gert Fröbe in one of the series' most famous early films.
Dr. No Dr. No, 1962
Played by Joseph Wiseman as the villain of the first Eon-produced Bond film.
Key James Bond Releases
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. No | 1962 | The first James Bond film |
| Goldfinger | 1964 | Often cited as defining the classic Bond formula |
| GoldenEye | 1995 | Pierce Brosnan's debut as Bond |
| Casino Royale | 2006 | Rebooted the franchise with Daniel Craig |
| No Time to Die | 2021 | Concluded Daniel Craig's run as Bond |
Financials
| Amazon MGM creative-control deal (2025) | Amazon MGM Studios acquired full creative control of the James Bond franchise from the Broccoli family in a deal reported at roughly $20 million |
|---|
Eon Productions has released the mainline Bond series since 1962; independent box office totals for the full franchise vary by source depending on which films are counted.
How It Compares
| Compared To | Key Difference |
|---|---|
| Mission: Impossible | Bond has recast its lead actor across six performers since 1962, while Mission: Impossible has kept Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt for the franchise's entire run. |
Trivia & Fan Culture
Six actors, one role
Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig have each played Bond in the Eon film series.
Family-controlled for decades
The Broccoli family controlled Bond's creative direction from the franchise's start in 1962 until Amazon MGM Studios acquired full creative control in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many actors have played James Bond in the main film series?
Several actors have played Bond across the Eon Productions film series, including Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig.
Who currently controls the creative direction of James Bond?
Amazon MGM Studios gained greater creative control over the franchise following a 2025 agreement, working alongside longtime Bond producers.
Who owns James Bond now?
Amazon MGM Studios acquired full creative control of the James Bond franchise from the Broccoli family in a 2025 deal, ending decades of family control over the series' direction.
How many actors have played James Bond?
Six actors have played Bond in the Eon Productions film series: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig.
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