Producer Amy Pascal has confirmed that the upcoming James Bond film, Bond 26, will be filmed in the United Kingdom, praising the expertise of British crews. Speaking at the London premiere of Project Hail Mary on March 10, Pascal highlighted the advantages of shooting in the UK, underlining her commitment to filming the next Bond installment there.
Amy Pascal Highlights UK’s Film Expertise
Amy Pascal, who produced the science-fiction film Project Hail Mary alongside Ryan Gosling and Aditya Sood, spoke highly of the UK as a filming location. The film was shot at Shepperton Studios and on location in Portsmouth and Cambridge during 2025. Pascal expressed her admiration for the local talent, saying,
“You guys have all the greatest craftspeople,”
and explained,
“It was the perfect place to shoot it. Our whole crew was British.”
When asked about filming Bond 26 in the UK, Pascal responded simply but decisively, “I shall be here.” While she declined to provide further details, her statement confirms the UK as the base for the next James Bond film, now fully under Amazon MGM Studios’ creative control.
Historical and Current Production Bases for Bond Films
London’s Pinewood Studios, home to the Albert R. Broccoli 007 stage, has historically hosted 23 of the 25 Bond films, establishing itself as the traditional base for the franchise. Amazon’s UK projects, meanwhile, primarily utilize Shepperton Studios and Bray Film Studios for their productions.
For Bond 26, Amy Pascal is partnering again with British producer David Heyman. The film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, a high-profile choice, while Steven Knight—known for creating the TV series Peaky Blinders—has taken on the screenplay, indicating a strong British creative influence throughout the production.
Project Hail Mary Highlights Star Power and New Collaborations
At the Project Hail Mary premiere, Ryan Gosling stars as a science teacher sent into space to prevent an Earth-ending disaster. The film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is set to release in North America through Amazon, with Sony Pictures handling the international distribution.
German actress Sandra Hüller co-stars as the UN-appointed mission leader. Having gained significant international recognition in 2023 with her Oscar-nominated role in Anatomy Of A Fall, Hüller shared her thoughts on the increased attention that film brought to her career:
“The visibility of that film helped people to see what I do,”
she told Screen.
“People were more interested in me.”
Recently, Hüller also received the Berlinale Silver Bear for Best Actress for her performance in Markus Schleinzer’s period film Rose. She expressed excitement about potential new projects with Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve, revealing,
“Renate and I, we’re planning some stuff together.”
Looking Ahead: The Impact on UK Filmmaking and Bond’s Future
The decision to shoot Bond 26 in the UK continues the franchise’s deep association with British filmmaking, sustaining Pinewood and other studios as central hubs for blockbuster productions. With Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing, Denis Villeneuve directing, and Steven Knight writing, the project brings together prominent international and UK talent, signaling a promising future for the Bond series under Amazon’s stewardship.
This choice also reinforces the UK’s reputation for world-class film crews and infrastructure, which are vital as large-scale productions compete globally for locations and technical expertise. As filming progresses, the industry will watch closely how Bond 26 shapes up, especially given the fresh creative voices onboard and the renewed focus on British production resources.
