It’s been four years since Daniel Craig’s final outing as Bond, “No Time To Die,” hit theaters. Rumors about casting and directors have proliferated to the point some outlets reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson had signed on to play Bond.

The actors who have portrayed James Bond over time, from left: Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, and Sean

Amazon now has creative control over the James Bond franchise, the company announced Thursday, following reported tensions between the company and the series’ longtime producers, who disagreed with Amazon’s plans for the franchise.