Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will write the script for the next James Bond film. Amazon made the announcement amid its takeover of the iconic British spy franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson.

Steven Knight, the writer behind the BBC's mega-hit series Peaky Blinders, is reportedly set to write the next James Bond film. The movie has officially brought on board Blade Runner: 2049 and Sicario director Denis Villeneuve after he wraps production on Dune: Part 3.

Peaky Blinder creator Steven Knight has said his new series on Birmingham City FC turned into a story when the club's US takeover happened. The series, which is streaming from Friday, follows the club as it is bought by former NFL quarterback Tom Brady and US businessman Tom Wagner, after a deal was struck in 2023.