With the news that Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is to write the new James Bond film, Amazon is sending its strongest message yet to the cinema-going public about its plans for the series. And that plan is: we’re not giving you ingrates the slightest reason to whinge about this thing until it’s actually out.

The Peaky Blinders creator has taken the reigns of the franchise. That decision could have a big impact on his style