Former James Bond star Timothy Dalton has expressed shock that tech giant Amazon have taken control of the character. Bond fans were left stunned on Thursday when a deal was announced that would result in longtime producers Michael G.

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.

Timothy Dalton comments on decision by James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to relinquish control of the franchise.