With 007 now owned by Amazon MGM, the series risks falling into oblivion, but the director of "Dune" might have what it takes to restore Bond's magic.

Denis Villeneuve is going from Dune to 007. The filmmaker has been tapped to direct the next James Bond movie, the first from Amazon MGM Studios. Tanya Lapointe, Villeneuve’s artistic partner and wife, will serve as an executive producer, along with Villeneuve. As previously announced, Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as producers.

Denis Villeneuve's booking as the next James Bond director is no surprise — he has spoken about his desire to helm 007 for more than a decade.