No Time To Die: Production Diary

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  • edited August 2018 Posts: 1,661
    Donald Trump will sort it out. He will make Bond great again.*

    *Copyright Trump Organization - Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.

    :P
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    Risico007 wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    Still don't understand where all this Mendes stuff is coming from, as Pierce2Daniel has yet to provide a source.

    Are you going to edit the title of the thread to reflect the new news
    Not until tomorrow or so. Too many conflicting reports and I want the thread to reflect a clearer sense of what's going on once more info surfaces.
  • edited August 2018 Posts: 1,661
    Latest news/rumour!
    “Nobody is talking, but I’ve heard an approach was made to Jean-Marc Vallee, who followed Dallas Buyers Club with the limited series Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects . I’ve heard his participation is unlikely due to scheduling. The other two helmers who were on a short list are Hell or High Water ‘s David Mackenzie and Yann Demange, the ’71 director who helmed White Boy Rick. If any of those filmmakers accepted, chances are Bond 25 would keep its date, I’m told.”

    https://deadline.com/2018/08/bond-25-2019-release-date-jean-marc-vallee-david-mackenzie-yann-demange-daniel-craig-1202451415/

    Playing devil's advocate - this doesn't seem the ideal way to run a franchise. Get rid of your director a few months before filming and hope you can find someone else. Hmm.. feels a bit "make-it-up-as-you-go-along!" But I guess this does happen in Hollywood. The you know what hits the fan and someone has to clear up the mess!


  • peterpeter Toronto
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    peter wrote: »
    It's obvious they-- and I mean EoN and Universal-- are working their rolodexes. I have a feeling that no one is of the opinion they will miss release date-- shooting may be pushed back by a few weeks, but the release date is still the target. Seems Deadline is the only one smart enough to report what's happening vs speculation of what could happen...


    https://deadline.com/2018/08/bond-25-2019-release-date-jean-marc-vallee-david-mackenzie-yann-demange-daniel-craig-1202451415/

    Lots of 'ifs' in this article

    Of course there is. But the sky-is-falling craziness in the media and on this site has become like a wildfire.

    As I said last night, this is business as usual for these people. A director has been relieved of his duties. This was a decision made not because of a temper tantrum and a casting decision (that's media drama, and if you believe it, you're as gullible as the readers of the National Enquirer, coz the film industry and its mechanics are so much bigger than a tantrum (too much money is riding on any given production)); this was a decision that HAD to have been made by ALL the players: EoN, MGM, UNIVERSAL, ANNAPURNA... This was done as a committee.

    And Universal is a titan in this business. And they made a splash for a one pic deal for Bond. Do you think they would have taken Boyle's dismissal lightly? Do you think, as the papers would have you believe, that this was all over Craig blowing his lid? Seriously?? Even if you aren't involved in this industry, you must see this makes no sense at all.

    Universal won't miss the release date as easily as everyone has speculated.

    Are they under the gun? Of course. But this is Bond; they already have a list of candidates; any director on that list who is free would cut off a limb to show their stuff (looking at you Demange). Since this started, I never doubted that this film will be release in '19 (or WORSE CASE), in the fourth or fifth months of 2020.

    Craig will not be going anywhere. If you think Babs loves him, part of Universal's one pic deal is BANKING on Craig as 007. If they wanted a re-cast that would have been in this deal. And, for all the Craig-haters out there, don't be surprised that if Universal stays on for more Bond, they don't try and lure DC back for one more...

    (but he's a hasbin, right?)

    p
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    Obviously, we have to bring back Marcus Forster to sort this mess out. He did great with compromised shoot in Quantum. Let him steer Craig's last cruise!!!
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    Somewhat said earlier The rumor was this was a smaller scale picture compared to spectre & if it's light on action they would be able to have filming completed in 3-4 months time. It sounds to me like it started small & low key & it's just getting bigger & bigger.
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    This is where I could see Mendes coming in with a few weighty character scenes. One or two good action set pieces & be done with it
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    jake24 wrote: »
    Would Taktarkov's audition even matter at this point, if Hodge's script has been scrapped?
    True. But do we know if it's really been scrapped? I don't think we know anything much really, except that Boyle is out. For all we know they are trying to salvage the Hodge script. There are too many conflicting stories right now. I guess we'll know more tomorrow.
    JET007 wrote: »
    @bondjames , it may very well be playing on the iconography only and not Bond 25 specifically, but it was no coincidence Craig was wearing their Commander Seamaster when he announced his return. I would imagine they've got another special edition already deep in the planning process to tie in with Bond 25. Given how long it takes to service their watches, I'm curious how far along the new watch is.
    @JET007, I have no doubt there will be a new special edition watch for B25 as well. I'm just pretty sure it won't be the Commander Seamaster or the one on Craig's wrist in that recent photo. As I said, he has an arrangement to promote Omega watches in general outside of the Bond films, even when dressed in a dinner jacket.
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    Obviously, we have to bring back Marcus Forster to sort this mess out. He did great with compromised shoot in Quantum. Let him steer Craig's last cruise!!!

    HARD PASS
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Mendes is in pre-production on 1917.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Tuck91 wrote: »
    Somewhat said earlier The rumor was this was a smaller scale picture compared to spectre & if it's light on action they would be able to have filming completed in 3-4 months time. It sounds to me like it started small & low key & it's just getting bigger & bigger.
    That's certainly quite possible. They may have agreed to a different scope in mind initially, in order to entice Boyle. Then once the distributor was signed up and $$ were considered, it grew, to a stage where it became more than what Boyle signed up for. If that is what happened then I respect him for being true to his artistic integrity, but it does appear as though he was thrown under the bus, at least from what we've heard officially to date.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    I really haven't read anything to make me thing for sure that the Hodge script is abandoned. I don't that at all.

    yes.
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
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    jake24 wrote: »
    Risico007 wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    Still don't understand where all this Mendes stuff is coming from, as Pierce2Daniel has yet to provide a source.

    Are you going to edit the title of the thread to reflect the new news
    Not until tomorrow or so. Too many conflicting reports and I want the thread to reflect a clearer sense of what's going on once more info surfaces.

    Bond 25 Production Diary: AHHHH!!!

    It would certainly reflect the atmosphere of this thread.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    jake24 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JET007 wrote: »
    One thing I'm not seeing made mention regarding keeping the date-what about all the promotional partners and studios? With the Oct 2019 date set so long ago, so many things have to already be in place regarding advertising and tie-ins. Given that Omega just released that photo of Craig in their newest Seamaster, I'm sure they've got other things up their sleeve in the lead up to Bond 25. Not saying EON will cater to them, but just like with Justice League keeping it's same date, there's more to consider for these big tent pole pictures and other financial deals that have been made.
    The Omega promo is not necessarily related to B25. Craig and EON have a deal with Omega where he can appear as Bond to promote watches while he's the incumbent. Brosnan used to do it between films as well.

    You raise a good point about financial partners and other arrangements though. Let's see what's announced tomorrow.
    ggl007 wrote: »
    BREAKING: https://www.archivo007.com/index.php/noticias/bond-25/2696-exclusiva-reunion-de-emergencia-24-a

    This Friday, August 24th, there will be an emergency meeting with the film crew in London.

    At this meeting, it will be announced when the rehearsals will resume (scheduled for September the 3rd) or filming will resume (scheduled for December the 3rd).

    A date or a postponement could be announced.

    ***

    Russian television REN TV also echoes the news and adds an interesting detail: the actor and former MMA fighter (mixed martial arts), Oleg Taktarov, would have made a test a month ago for a villain role.

    qSg4C5H.jpg
    Excellent and intimidating actor. I first saw him in the 90's in 15 Minutes, which is coincidentally the first time I saw Vera Farmiga.
    Would Taktarkov's audition even matter at this point, if Hodge's script has been scrapped?

    who says it's been scrapped?
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    peter wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JET007 wrote: »
    One thing I'm not seeing made mention regarding keeping the date-what about all the promotional partners and studios? With the Oct 2019 date set so long ago, so many things have to already be in place regarding advertising and tie-ins. Given that Omega just released that photo of Craig in their newest Seamaster, I'm sure they've got other things up their sleeve in the lead up to Bond 25. Not saying EON will cater to them, but just like with Justice League keeping it's same date, there's more to consider for these big tent pole pictures and other financial deals that have been made.
    The Omega promo is not necessarily related to B25. Craig and EON have a deal with Omega where he can appear as Bond to promote watches while he's the incumbent. Brosnan used to do it between films as well.

    You raise a good point about financial partners and other arrangements though. Let's see what's announced tomorrow.
    ggl007 wrote: »
    BREAKING: https://www.archivo007.com/index.php/noticias/bond-25/2696-exclusiva-reunion-de-emergencia-24-a

    This Friday, August 24th, there will be an emergency meeting with the film crew in London.

    At this meeting, it will be announced when the rehearsals will resume (scheduled for September the 3rd) or filming will resume (scheduled for December the 3rd).

    A date or a postponement could be announced.

    ***

    Russian television REN TV also echoes the news and adds an interesting detail: the actor and former MMA fighter (mixed martial arts), Oleg Taktarov, would have made a test a month ago for a villain role.

    qSg4C5H.jpg
    Excellent and intimidating actor. I first saw him in the 90's in 15 Minutes, which is coincidentally the first time I saw Vera Farmiga.
    Would Taktarkov's audition even matter at this point, if Hodge's script has been scrapped?

    who says it's been scrapped?
    Variety, if there word's anything to go by.
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    Peter wrote:

    Craig will not be going anywhere. If you think Babs loves him, part of Universal's one pic deal is BANKING on Craig as 007. If they wanted a re-cast that would have been in this deal. And, for all the Craig-haters out there, don't be surprised that if Universal stays on for more Bond, they don't try and lure DC back for one more...

    Or you could argue the opposite viewpoint and suggest five years is a long enough gap to warrant a new actor becoming Bond. Dalton to Brosnan (six year gap). People were excited about a new actor taking over the role. Brosnan to Craig (four year gap). People were curious about the new actor, Daniel Craig.

    Also, 2020 is the start of the third decade of the 21st century. Craig's first Bond film was in 2006. 2006 seems a fair time ago! If Barbara Broccoli wants to keep Bond fresh then she has to accept Craig's time has come to a natural end. Boyle's dismissal may be a blessing in disguise because it allows some breathing space; time to re-evaluate where to take the franchise. Bond 25 - summer or winter 2020 - is the ideal time to reinvent the brand with a new actor and Barbara Broccoli should accept this is a realistic, practical suggestion. She could have stuck with Brosnan for a fifth - she didn't. She doesn't have to stick with Craig for a fifth. She should look at her own past history and not be complacent. Use the delay to recast the role. Universal and MGM know Craig won't be Bond forever. I'm sure they'll accept a new actor if all the other elements are in place - good director, strong screenplay, talented crew etc.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    fanbond123 wrote: »

    Peter wrote:

    Craig will not be going anywhere. If you think Babs loves him, part of Universal's one pic deal is BANKING on Craig as 007. If they wanted a re-cast that would have been in this deal. And, for all the Craig-haters out there, don't be surprised that if Universal stays on for more Bond, they don't try and lure DC back for one more...

    Or you could argue the opposite viewpoint and suggest five years is a long enough gap to warrant a new actor becoming Bond. Dalton to Brosnan (six year gap). People were excited about a new actor taking over the role. Brosnan to Craig (four year gap). People were curious about the new actor, Daniel Craig.

    Also, 2020 is the start of the third decade of the 21st century. Craig's first Bond film was in 2006. 2006 seems a fair time ago! If Barbara Broccoli wants to keep Bond fresh then she has to accept Craig's time has come to a natural end. Boyle's dismissal may be a blessing in disguise because it allows some breathing space; time to re-evaluate where to take the franchise. Bond 25 - summer or winter 2020 - is the ideal time to reinvent the brand with a new actor and Barbara Broccoli should accept this is a realistic, practical suggestion. She could have stuck with Brosnan for a fifth - she didn't. She doesn't have to stick with Craig for a fifth. She should look at her own past history and not be complacent. Use the delay to recast the role. Universal and MGM know Craig won't be Bond forever. I'm sure they'll accept a new actor if all the other elements are in place - good director, strong screenplay, talented crew etc.

    Great post, I couldn't agree more!
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    jake24 wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JET007 wrote: »
    One thing I'm not seeing made mention regarding keeping the date-what about all the promotional partners and studios? With the Oct 2019 date set so long ago, so many things have to already be in place regarding advertising and tie-ins. Given that Omega just released that photo of Craig in their newest Seamaster, I'm sure they've got other things up their sleeve in the lead up to Bond 25. Not saying EON will cater to them, but just like with Justice League keeping it's same date, there's more to consider for these big tent pole pictures and other financial deals that have been made.
    The Omega promo is not necessarily related to B25. Craig and EON have a deal with Omega where he can appear as Bond to promote watches while he's the incumbent. Brosnan used to do it between films as well.

    You raise a good point about financial partners and other arrangements though. Let's see what's announced tomorrow.
    ggl007 wrote: »
    BREAKING: https://www.archivo007.com/index.php/noticias/bond-25/2696-exclusiva-reunion-de-emergencia-24-a

    This Friday, August 24th, there will be an emergency meeting with the film crew in London.

    At this meeting, it will be announced when the rehearsals will resume (scheduled for September the 3rd) or filming will resume (scheduled for December the 3rd).

    A date or a postponement could be announced.

    ***

    Russian television REN TV also echoes the news and adds an interesting detail: the actor and former MMA fighter (mixed martial arts), Oleg Taktarov, would have made a test a month ago for a villain role.

    qSg4C5H.jpg
    Excellent and intimidating actor. I first saw him in the 90's in 15 Minutes, which is coincidentally the first time I saw Vera Farmiga.
    Would Taktarkov's audition even matter at this point, if Hodge's script has been scrapped?

    who says it's been scrapped?
    Variety, if there word's anything to go by.

    Variety is a sister publication to Deadline Hollywood.
    One is speculative about an actor creating a hissy-fit, and this spreads like a match on gas...

    The other is reporting of a shortlist of directors that are actively being sought. Not as sexy. Gets a little less recognition. But is more realistic to this happenstance.

    One is tabloid-type hand-ringing;

    One is about active recovery (no one in the film industry wants to shut down production (why?? Too f'ing expensive...))....
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    Babs is not getting rid of Craig for Bond 25. Craig is locked into a contract and I dont even think Universal will allow for it to happen.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    fjdinardo wrote: »
    Babs is not getting rid of Craig for Bond 25. Craig is locked into a contract and I dont even think Universal will allow for it to happen.

    Correct
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    MaxCasino wrote: »
    fanbond123 wrote: »

    Peter wrote:

    Craig will not be going anywhere. If you think Babs loves him, part of Universal's one pic deal is BANKING on Craig as 007. If they wanted a re-cast that would have been in this deal. And, for all the Craig-haters out there, don't be surprised that if Universal stays on for more Bond, they don't try and lure DC back for one more...

    Or you could argue the opposite viewpoint and suggest five years is a long enough gap to warrant a new actor becoming Bond. Dalton to Brosnan (six year gap). People were excited about a new actor taking over the role. Brosnan to Craig (four year gap). People were curious about the new actor, Daniel Craig.

    Also, 2020 is the start of the third decade of the 21st century. Craig's first Bond film was in 2006. 2006 seems a fair time ago! If Barbara Broccoli wants to keep Bond fresh then she has to accept Craig's time has come to a natural end. Boyle's dismissal may be a blessing in disguise because it allows some breathing space; time to re-evaluate where to take the franchise. Bond 25 - summer or winter 2020 - is the ideal time to reinvent the brand with a new actor and Barbara Broccoli should accept this is a realistic, practical suggestion. She could have stuck with Brosnan for a fifth - she didn't. She doesn't have to stick with Craig for a fifth. She should look at her own past history and not be complacent. Use the delay to recast the role. Universal and MGM know Craig won't be Bond forever. I'm sure they'll accept a new actor if all the other elements are in place - good director, strong screenplay, talented crew etc.

    Great post, I couldn't agree more!

    Do you honestly think Universal got into the Bond game to recast?? On a one pic deal?? Do you?? Then that’s a lousy bet. Coz they wanted Craig as Bond OR, during negotiations, one of their demands would have been a recast.

    They want a recast as much as they want a hole in the head.

    You’re arguing from your own bias or emotion. The film industry, whether fast n furious or Bond, don’t care what you, or the hysterical media thinks!

    The filmgoers will rule over you and the hysterical reports from the media.

    Apart from this site and a few regurgitating outlets, Daniel Craig IS Bond... EoN and Universal see him as Bond (part of their one pic deal included DC), and the haters who are going on about a tantrum that didn’t happen should look in the mirror and take a deep breath...

    One day Craig will be replaced. I don’t think it’s happening any time during B25, unless he himself decides enough is enough (and, from what I’m hearing? That time has not arrived)

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    I don’t think Craig will abandon Bond 25. However, it’s probably becoming increasingly likely it will indeed be his last Bond outing.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    FoxRox wrote: »
    I don’t think Craig will abandon Bond 25. However, it’s probably becoming increasingly likely it will indeed be his last Bond outing.
    It was always going to be his last. He confirmed it himself a year ago.
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    jake24 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    I don’t think Craig will abandon Bond 25. However, it’s probably becoming increasingly likely it will indeed be his last Bond outing.
    It was always going to be his last. He confirmed it himself a year ago.

    He said “I think so.” The door was never completely shut. Also, you can never say never until the official replacement happens. Even then, Connery returned for DAF after a film in between.
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    peter wrote: »
    Shardlake wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    Shardlake wrote: »
    It's all down to Craig now to prove all the naysayers wrong like he did originally back 2006.

    People are writing him off in the droves it seems (or as we are led to be believed).

    If this makes it's original release and doesn't get delayed, I hope DC uses all the negativity this is causing and channels it into giving his best performance and helping to craft a film for the ages.

    I truly believe he wanted to go out in style and I don't think he'll be part of another lacklustre film if that can be helped

    All this talk of DC being a nobody in Hollywood is utter BS, yes he's only famous because of Bond but that role carries allot of weight and although I don't expect him to taking on tent pole pictures, I can see him crafting quite an interesting career as a character actor after Bond.

    Craig is respected by rafts of people and when you have the likes of Spielberg, Fincher & Soderbergh in your corner you are far from a has been. Some of your comments are laughable.

    It's like watching a bunch of children not get there own way and spitting their dummies out on here.

    Yes I'm a big DC advocate although I recognise his flaws but some here are just taking all these stories and getting worked up into a right lather. Yes the trade papers are likely to be near the mark but the British broadsheets aren't much better than the tabloids these days with their hack cut and paste journalism.

    You're speaking a lot of sense @Shardlake. Much of what's been said over the past few days has been ridiculous, and not based in any fact-- just emotions.

    There's a lot more behind this than a casting decision.

    As Deadline is reporting: if a director is chosen within the next 60 days, they're on track. And supposedly an offer's been made to one of the candidates.

    I hope Demange gets it, and all this talk about being second or third choice can be spun quite easily-- especially if he makes a kick ass Bond film. He will be celebrated (and in some case be considered the Second Coming of Campbell if he hits out of the park). If the film's a success, no one will be talking about second or third choice candidates. The headlines will read: The Man Who Saved Bond...

    @Univex much appreciate your kind words and of course @peter.

    Demange would make me happy, I was on board with him as soon Villenueve was taken off the table with other commitments and White Boy Rick looks definitely worth a watch.

    71 is an impressive debut I think he's got the chops for this and working with a A lister like McConaughey he should no how to deal with Craig.

    The last thing I want is Mendes back and I would have thought that starting shooting 1917 in April 2019 pretty much guarantees that he can't.

    I know you can't alloborate but possibly Boyle used the casting issue to walk although as you said there was much more going on than that. Possibly Danny just wasn't ready for a production the size of Bond?

    I would agree with @RC7 that biting into a production of this scale may have been overwhelming.

    The script developments have been issues at EoN in the past, as we saw from the Sony leaks. Babs has been known to be a great nuts n bolts producer, but how is she on story? That may've scared Boyle as he may've wanted something smaller in scale...

    ... and did the smaller in scale and smaller in action gel with the distributors-- especially Universal?...

    Remember, EoN released the statement, but, make no mistake, MGM, Universal and Annapurna were ALL consulted.

    Babs may be powerful, but I doubt her and DC would have much sway over the titans at Universal...

    Look what happened when Cubby was over-ruled and Connery was brought back for DAF...

    Do we honestly believe Universal would make this big splash and swallow a Craig tantrum and Babs saying, that's it, Boyle's gone!! No, people, Universal would not allow this to pass. They have a film to make.

    Universal et al were consulted and were in on this decision to let Boyle go.

    And it wasn't over a casting decision and a temper tantrum-- Jeeez!

    You make some excellent observations @peter, as always. As you rightly put, it’ll be a combination plus a culmination of things that saw Boyle exit the production. However, I’m sure things must’ve been said in various meetings that were then filtered down to their subordinates, which somehow found their way into the intray of Deadline Hollywood. Maybe they’ve been taken out of context due to the nature of it being secondhand information, but the essence of the message will still be there, perhaps? Either way, I’m hoping whatever problems that there are, that they’re sorted out quickly.

    I totally agree with your comments about the studios having a big say in all of this, too. Some folk here are quick to lay all of the blame at Broccoli’s feet, forgetting that she is in a partnership with the studios as well. It’s their money that they’re burning here, so the decisions will not be entirely Barbara’s alone.

    Of course, we’re still getting conflicting news. Has the script been truly flushed, or can it still be saved? Has Hodge’s exited also? We’re still unclear, at this stage, whether anything is salvageable. If it’s a clean slate, then there’s no way they’ll meet the starting date. Of course, something might have been freshly posted since I started writing this post that sheds more light on the matter.

    With regards to a replacement director, the only two names being realistically touted are Mackenzie and Demange again. Mackenzie is again available, after completing the Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce Scottish epic Outlaw King, and Demange finished the Matthew McConaughey-starrer White Boy Rick.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    So, another cobbled together script (with a last minute director) and a phoned-in performance from a basically disinterested Craig.... okay, SERIOUSLY, if it's as good as SPECTRE, I'll be happy.
    We won't get another Bond as good as QOS for a while. We must make due with the 'okay' ones... remember Moonraker. 'Nuff said. ;)
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    edited August 2018 Posts: 10,591
    FoxRox wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    I don’t think Craig will abandon Bond 25. However, it’s probably becoming increasingly likely it will indeed be his last Bond outing.
    It was always going to be his last. He confirmed it himself a year ago.

    He said “I think so.” The door was never completely shut. Also, you can never say never until the official replacement happens. Even then, Connery returned for DAF after a film in between.
    The whole point of his return was that he could 'go out' on a high note. I doubt the possibility of coming back for B26 ever crossed his mind, and it never seemed realistic given his age and the rate of which the films are released.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    FoxRox wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    I don’t think Craig will abandon Bond 25. However, it’s probably becoming increasingly likely it will indeed be his last Bond outing.
    It was always going to be his last. He confirmed it himself a year ago.

    He said “I think so.” The door was never completely shut. Also, you can never say never until the official replacement happens. Even then, Connery returned for DAF after a film in between.

    In his head it’s DC’s last.

    If 25 is a success? Universal will want a quick follow up with DC again. And they will toss $$$ at him... (whether he says yes is another story)....

    They (Universal), love DC already, and that’s what their one pic deal included: Daniel Craig as Bond. That must suck for all the hysterics....



  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    edited August 2018 Posts: 10,591
    chrisisall wrote: »
    So, another cobbled together script (with a last minute director) and a phoned-in performance from a basically disinterested Craig.... okay, SERIOUSLY, if it's as good as SPECTRE, I'll be happy.
    We won't get another Bond as good as QOS for a while. We must make due with the 'okay' ones... remember Moonraker. 'Nuff said. ;)
    That would be completely unacceptable if this were the case. I don't expect Craig to phone it in given his desire to end on a high, but a cobbled together script is something I'm fearing given what happened last time around.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    If they get Marc Forster back
    Which I admit is about a 0.00000000000001% chance, all of eons sins will be forgiven
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