The new "James Bond" will be directed by his most devoted fan. What will the Agent 007 film be like?

This director dreamed of Bond — now he's got him.

For perhaps the first time in ages, news about a new Bond film doesn't trigger anxiety — it sparks genuine anticipation. And the reason isn't the name of the new Bond (they haven't even chosen him yet), the changing of eras, or rebuilding the franchise for new standards. It's all about the director. Denis Villeneuve.

The mastermind behind "Dune," "Arrival," "Prisoners," and "Blade Runner 2049" will officially helm the 26th James Bond film, reports Hollywoodreporter.

According to Villeneuve himself, he's been a Bond fanatic since childhood: Some of my earliest memories of going to the movies are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father. I'm a devoted Bond fan. For me, it's sacred territory.

What could a "Villeneuve + Bond" combo actually deliver?

Don't expect glossy action fluff. We all know Villeneuve has his own signature style: meditative pacing, unsettling silence, scale as emotional pressure.

Director Denis Villeneuve in a black suit jacket, actor Daniel Craig in a black suit jacket with a gun in his hands — Director of the new James Bond film and actor who played agent 007 in "No Time to Die"

He doesn't just "do spectacle." He crafts auteur spectacle that won't sacrifice intelligence for action. If he's taking on Bond, we're not just getting a cast reshuffle and reboot. We're getting serious reimagining. And possibly what the Bond franchise has been missing lately: depth.

Villeneuve will likely steer away from the "super-spy with perfect hair" image. His Bond could be something different.

I'm thinking this could be a cold, restrained hero without the swagger and signature quips. More in the spirit of K from "Blade Runner 2049."

The Bond universe in his hands will probably transform too. Villeneuve loves crafting expansive worlds with nuanced atmosphere — but never just for visual flair. His futurism always serves meaning. So we might see a Bond where political scale and personal stakes are dramatically intertwined.

Honestly — this might not even be "Bond," but Villeneuve in Bond's world. And that sounds even better.

Actor Roger Moore in a spacesuit, actor Sean Connery with a gun, actor Daniel Craig in a gray suit — James Bond in "Moonraker," in "Dr. No," in "Skyfall"

We're used to 007 films being a franchise that chooses directors. But with Villeneuve, it's the opposite. This is a director who chose the franchise. And that means we might finally see the first truly auteur-driven Bond film in years.

Ranking the Best James Bond Films

With news of the director's appointment, I want to share my personal Bond rankings from best to worst (subjective, but made with franchise love):

Casino Royale (2006) — perfect balance of character, style, and drama
Goldfinger (1964) — the classic that started everything
Skyfall (2012) — rare blockbuster that approaches art
From Russia with Love (1963) — Bond without excess, pure tension
Spectre (2015) — underrated but aesthetically refined
You Only Live Twice (1967) — stylish vintage, though sometimes grotesque
No Time to Die (2021) — emotionally heavy but overstretched
Moonraker (1979) — Bond in space sounds better than it looks
Die Another Day (2002) — excessive and frankly ridiculous at times
Licence to Kill (1989) — lacks both drive and style

With Villeneuve confirmed, now it's time to wonder who'll actually play the lead. Drop your casting suggestions in the comments! Earlier, we at zoomboola.com reported that the next James Bond will need to commit to the franchise for 10 years.