"Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight told fans Friday that he "can't wait to get started" writing Denis Villeneuve's James Bond film.

Steven Knight, the acclaimed creator of “Peaky Blinders” whose film credits include David Cronenberg’s “Eastern Promises” and Pablo Larraín’s “Spencer” and “Maria,” has been tapped to write Denis Villeneuve’s untitled James Bond film.

EXCLUSIVE: After setting Denis Villeneuve to direct the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios has a writer in its sights to pen the next installment in the 007 franchise. Sources tell Deadline that Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has been set to write the pic.