Timothy Dalton, who played James Bond in 1987’s “The Living Daylights” and 1989’s “Licence to Kill,” is weighing in on the blockbuster deal that saw longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli pass complete creative control of the iconic British super spy franchise to Amazon MGM Studios.

One former James Bond has a thing or two to say about the decision by longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to relinquish control of the franchise to Amazon MGM Studios. While promoting his role in season 2 of Paramount+’s 1923,

He’s a bit shaken. Amazon’s newfound creative control of the “James Bond” franchise has “shocked” one actor who previously held the 007 title. In a new interview, Timothy Dalton, who played the infamous agent in “The Living Daylights” (1987) and “License to Kill” (1989),

"I was very, very surprised and shocked," Dalton told Radio Times after hearing the news. "Barbara is, I think, a fabulous woman and a wonderful producer, as was her father Cubby