Timothy Dalton speaks out about his "wonderful" experience as 007. Fans of the Yellowstone prequel 1923 might think of Timothy Dalton as the cruel and sadistic Donald Whitfield, but for James Bond fans he will always be the deadpan, brooding 007 from the late 1980s.

"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

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.

In a new interview, Timothy Dalton, who played the infamous agent in “The Living Daylights” (1987) and “License to Kill” (1989), reacted to the news that Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control over the film franchise after producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson announced they would be taking a step back.

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.

Another former James Bond actor weighs in on Amazon MGM Studios taking complete creative control of the famous fictional spy.