William Boyd, a British writer familiar with espionage, predicts that the future of James Bond will involve extensive commodification following Amazon's acquisition of the character rights. He anticipates new products like Bond aftershave and other merchandise, along with potential AI-generated novels. Boyd argues that while the original Ian Fleming stories are rich and relatable, the films have drifted far from their source material, transforming into action franchises that lack substance. He maintains that for an authentic Bond experience, readers should turn to Fleming's original novels rather than the modern adaptations.
William Boyd emphasizes that the films have diverged significantly from Ian Fleming's original character, arguing that they have become exaggerated, fast-paced action movies that prioritize global appeal over dialogue.
In Boyd's view, the gap between the Bond films and Fleming's novels has grown so vast that it renders the original stories almost irrelevant to the cinematic universe they created.
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