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No Time To Die: Production Diary

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  • echoecho 007 in New York
    edited August 2018 Posts: 6,382
    Well, it's hard to spin this as good news so close to the start of filming...

    ...but I guess, if there's a silver lining, we may end up getting a faithful YOLT adaptation after all.

    I think Ridley Scott is an excellent suggestion. Does he really need to direct another Alien sequel/prequel/quel?
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    Well consider me seriously depressed on this night! Not bothering with any other threads! Night!
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,521
    skullkrusher wrote: »
    Sources tell Variety that Eon and Boyle were in the early stages of casting the new Bond girl and villain prior to the December production start. Producers will now act quickly to find Boyle’s replacement.

    https://variety.com/2018/film/news/bond-25-danny-boyle-exits-1202911993/

    So if that tidbit is true, then they are still moving ahead with current story?
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,511
    Who knows why this happened. Since they were in early stages of casting, this entire thing could have been a blow up ABOUT the casting (Boyle wanted persons X,Y, and Z, but Craig and the producers wanted ABC (from the DAF novel, of course!)) .

    My gut still tells me they go with the Hodge script...
  • PanchitoPistolesPanchitoPistoles 2.0
    edited August 2018 Posts: 4,619
    peter wrote: »
    Who knows why this happened. Since they were in early stages of casting, this entire thing could have been a blow up ABOUT the casting (Boyle wanted persons X,Y, and Z, but Craig and the producers wanted ABC (from the DAF novel, of course!)) .

    My gut still tells me they go with the Hodge script...
    But is it normal to be in early stages of casting just 3 months before filming is supposed to start?
  • dragonskydragonsky
    Posts: 2,491
    PanchitoPistoles wrote: »
    dragonsky wrote: »
    Martin McDonaugh would be a fantastic choice! I actually hope they do get him now..can't believe I never thought of him..
    Martin McDonaugh just directed a movie that won 2 acting Oscars and got nominated for Best Picture. He is at the top of the world. Why on Earth would he agree to direct Bond 25 now when the production is in a deep mess?

    That's the worst thing about this development: unless the movie is delayed or they get someone they already have a relationship with (Campbell or Mendes), they will have to pick a C- or D-list director. Even Demange would be a dream scenario for them now.

    Cause...why not? :D Maybe he's a Bond fan?

    Being part of a franchise like this is huge.

    Maybe he wants to try directing something blockbusterish. Idk.. :D

    Also...a little bit of a wild throw but..what about Ridley Scott? He's not a director who's known for a certain style so he won't overshadow Bond, he has mad experience, he can definitely direct a movie with issues so.....if he wants...he can be the guy.
    Also he's pretty mainstream and popular so it can fix some of the PR problems..idk, I think it may work..

    Another choice....Gareth Edwards.

    He was praised for his work on Godzilla and ROgue One.

    He has nothing in production.

    He worked with big studios before.

    He has the chops.

    Theer are some great choices right now, I just dont' hope they rush the whole thing.

    I am 99% sure if they approach this coldheaded they can create a great movie just in time for the release. Hell, even with a new script they'll be able to do that...
  • dragonskydragonsky
    edited August 2018 Posts: 2,491
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,827
    I was looking forward to a Boyle Bond....
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,452
    JBR weighs in.

  • echoecho 007 in New York
    Posts: 6,382
    PanchitoPistoles wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    Who knows why this happened. Since they were in early stages of casting, this entire thing could have been a blow up ABOUT the casting (Boyle wanted persons X,Y, and Z, but Craig and the producers wanted ABC (from the DAF novel, of course!)) .

    My gut still tells me they go with the Hodge script...
    But is it normal to be in early stages of casting just 3 months before filming is supposed to start?

    Eva Green was cast after filming started, IIRC. And the rest is history...
  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
    Posts: 3,126
    Sounds like EON are going to find a replacement fast https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety.com/2018/film/news/bond-25-danny-boyle-exits-1202911993/amp/
  • TR007TR007
    Posts: 1,165
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    JBR weighs in.


    Love JBR!
  • Goldeneye0094Goldeneye0094 Conyers, GA
    edited August 2018 Posts: 464
    I cannot tell you how disappointed I am I really hope eon find another director quickly what would even make my blood boil more is if they pushed bond 25 back to 2020!! Plus I was really looking forward to boyle's vision of bond!!
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    Posts: 12,480
    Very surprising at this stage indeed. And I'm sorry - I was excited for a Danny Boyle Bond film. I think they probably keep the Hodge script since they were quite excited about it ... at lease decisive. They went with it quickly. Interesting times ahead ...
  • GetCarterGetCarter
    edited August 2018 Posts: 386
    This is what you get when you try to align a fairly rigid thematic template with an auteur.

    Boyle was never a good fit for Bond. If only the producers had set a stronger course after the SP debacle.

    DC’s influence needed to be curtailed years ago. He’s been a fine Bond, but what the franchise needs now is clean air. The Craig narrative feels leaden.

    An anassuming director with action chops, a thrilling spy mission, a young actor free of Craig’s jaded weariness. Is that too much to ask?

    I will always contend that the best Bonds were crafted by no-nonsense action guys with strong editing backgrounds.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,827
    GetCarter wrote: »

    I will always contend that the best Bonds were crafted by no-nonsense action guys with strong editing backgrounds.
    I concur.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    edited August 2018 Posts: 12,480
    Boyle is a Bond fan. I do think it could have worked well. Don't know how soon we will find out WHY this happened. Interesting director search now.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,511
    PanchitoPistoles wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    Who knows why this happened. Since they were in early stages of casting, this entire thing could have been a blow up ABOUT the casting (Boyle wanted persons X,Y, and Z, but Craig and the producers wanted ABC (from the DAF novel, of course!)) .

    My gut still tells me they go with the Hodge script...
    But is it normal to be in early stages of casting just 3 months before filming is supposed to start?

    Yes... casting goes on throughout filming as well, and not just for filler roles; Eva Greene was cast AFTER shooting had started.
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 4,043
    I seriously hope JBR are not right and Mendes doesn't get within a hundred miles of Bond 25.

    If he comes back my expectation will be seriously downgraded. I think Dan is unlikely to work with him again on a Bond film at least, so hoping that he doesn't get the call.

    They seem pretty sure it's the idea that has caused the exit, although for site many of you seem to like it seems very unlikely that a script that was signed off by BB, MGW & DC is all of sudden the reason Boyle has parted and these 2 are about as clueless as others on the internet.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    Posts: 12,480
    I highly doubt the problem is the script. They signed onto it - changing course at that time - right away. Seemingly right away. Should not be the script issues, I think, that caused Boyle to leave.

    But we won't know, probably for awhile yet.
  • fanbond123fanbond123
    edited August 2018 Posts: 1,661
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  • TR007TR007
    Posts: 1,165
    Shardlake wrote: »
    I seriously hope JBR are not right and Mendes doesn't get within a hundred miles of Bond 25.

    If he comes back my expectation will be seriously downgraded. I think Dan is unlikely to work with him again on a Bond film at least, so hoping that he doesn't get the call.

    They seem pretty sure it's the idea that has caused the exit, although for site many of you seem to like it seems very unlikely that a script that was signed off by BB, MGW & DC is all of sudden the reason Boyle has parted and these 2 are about as clueless as others on the internet.

    What exactly happened between Craig and Mendes during SP? The JBR guys allude to this but I'd love to know more.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
    Posts: 2,722
    I've sent my showreel to EON...

    I think losing Boyle is a real blow though. He's a likeable director, passionate in his projects and good in interviews. He always seems to deliver decent films (Trainspotting 2 is better than it has any right to be). And Boyle is a Bond fan - so walking away from this opportunity of a life time that he'll never get again seems something he wouldn't take lightly.

    Dark times as this was going to be Craig leaving 'on a high' and instead it's Boyle leaving on a low and no clear path forward. There's every chance that EON may continue with Hodge's script. They did sign off on Hodge's script but perhaps they reached a fork in the road with how it was executed?

    Anyone else think they've had time to kick back and watch the plaudits and cash thrown at 'MI: Fallout' and thought...we might want something like that?
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 4,043
    TR007 wrote: »
    Shardlake wrote: »
    I seriously hope JBR are not right and Mendes doesn't get within a hundred miles of Bond 25.

    If he comes back my expectation will be seriously downgraded. I think Dan is unlikely to work with him again on a Bond film at least, so hoping that he doesn't get the call.

    They seem pretty sure it's the idea that has caused the exit, although for site many of you seem to like it seems very unlikely that a script that was signed off by BB, MGW & DC is all of sudden the reason Boyle has parted and these 2 are about as clueless as others on the internet.

    What exactly happened between Craig and Mendes during SP? The JBR guys allude to this but I'd love to know more.

    I imagine it will get revealed at some point but I believe they fell out during shooting, I certainly didn't get the love fest vibe they gave while promoting Skyfall.

    Both Dan & Sam were delighted with that I never got that from Dan at all.
  • TuxedoTuxedo Europe
    Posts: 262
    Creative differences. That sounds like they didn't like the script Hodge wrote and Boyle rather wanted to tell that story than doing a Bond film based on a different plot.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
    Posts: 2,730
    I’m so angry right now. These bloody fools are running EON and they don’t know what they are doing. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    ugh

    If I’m honest it’s almost certainly that Boyle wanted little action and the producers, after seeing fallout especially, wanted more action.

    Classic case of bond films copying other films.

    Boyle said no because it’s suppsoed to be a low key character piece. And so they booted him.

    Now from here there are a few options..


    They get purvis and wade to add action scenes to Boyle’s draft and then they get some hack director and make it. It’s May get delayed.

    Or they go back to the original script

    Or they start fresh

    Very sad times to be a bond fan if I’m honest.
  • dragonskydragonsky
    Posts: 2,491
    Completely random but......why when you type "Shatterhand 007" on google you get TND as as suggestion?

  • GetCarterGetCarter
    Posts: 386
    If the call for more action is indeed true, I’m down with that.

    Bravura action sequences interspersed with lifestyle porn is what the Craig canon so badly needs.

    Enough with the angsty claptrap.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    edited August 2018 Posts: 16,359
    GetCarter wrote: »
    Enough with the angsty claptrap.

    Hear hear. Bond is 50 and he's acting like he's 15.
  • fanbond123fanbond123
    Posts: 1,661
    James Bond Radio.com have suggested the great idea of Boyle's was Bond dying!

    Bond is a ghost in Bond 26!

    Genius idea. Can't wait for Idris Elba as James Bond Ghost. :P
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