Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, historic producers of the “James Bond” saga for 30 years, will receive an honorary Oscar for their entire career.
His name is Bond, James Bond… And he will soon have an honorary Oscar! On Wednesday, June 12, the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that a golden statuette would be awarded to Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, historic producers of the 007 franchise.
Half-brother and half-sister, the two collaborators took control of the saga in 1995 with GoldenEye. Albert R. Broccoli passed the baton after overseeing the adventures of James Bond for more than 30 years. He had been a producer since James Bond vs. Dr. No in 1962.
Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli were the architects of the renewal of the license, notably with the commitment of Daniel Craig in 2006 for Casino Royale. Under their leadership, James Bond grossed $4 billion at the worldwide box office in 5 films.
Via a press release, the president of the Academy of Oscars, Janet Yang, spoke of an award which “testifies to their success as producers of the popular Bond saga and their contribution to the industry’s cinematic landscape.”
It is on November 17, 2024 that Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will be presented with their Honorary Oscar, as part of the Governors Awards, a ceremony of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honoring 4 valued veterans each year Of the industry.
Director Richard Curtis, musician Quincy Jones and casting director Juliet Taylor will be the other distinguished artists.
Bestimage Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli
Note that the successor to Daniel Craig is still not known, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli preferring to take the time to choose the new face of agent 007. According to rumors, Aaron Taylor-Johnson would be the favorite to take on the tuxedo of Her Majesty’s spy.
More than two years after No Time To Die, Daniel Craig’s swan song as James Bond, fans of the super-spy created by Ian Fleming are impatient to know the name of the next 007.
Furthermore, according to The Sun, other persistent rumors are circulating in Hollywood about Cillian Murphy. Barbara Broccoli would seriously study the question. She was reportedly impressed by the actor in Oppenheimer and considered auditioning him for the role of Bond.
