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Well said.
During the call, he confirmed the news announced earlier in the day about the pickup of 20-episode limited series “Purity,” starring Daniel Craig (“James Bond himself,” as Nevins said), calling Jonathan Franzen, Todd Field and David Hare a “dream team” of writers. “I think this will be one of the most talked-about projects in the next couple of years,” said Nevins. “The thing that I love about the show is … for a novel that comes from such a literary master as Franzen, it really reads with the energy of a psychological thriller.” That joins the previously announced pickup of limited series “Guerilla,” starring Idris Elba. - Variety
This should be a huge wake up call to EoN in that they really need to step up their game. Get in new writers who know wtf they're doing and as producers, making sure everyone is on the same page. They can't afford another Logan fiasco. It goes back to what @bondjames was saying earlier; Craig is an actor of a certain pedigree that deserves and needs material worth his time otherwise what's the point. Craig has done 4 Bond films and has cemented his legacy. Now, as much as I want him back for at least one more I can understand and appreciate if he wants to move on. What's his reason for staying to do another? There are other things calling his name that require and push him to do what he loves. Craig is an artist, a creative talent that needs to and enjoys being challenged which is why he's doing this Broadway play and this purity TV show.
I really hope EoN are being attentive to their shortcomings and successes of others as well as why their glory days of the past were so great. It's time to ditch th safety net of familiarity and cough up the money for real writers, hungry writers that can reinvigorate Bond to a new level that once again puts him at the forefront of film making excellence.
Sort it out EON.
Why I don't blindly trust. I do agree EoN when the underdog rebuilding performs better. That's where most see them now. Not sure if EoN does though.
Guess we'll find out.
If they plan to do the same for Bond 25 with Craig in the role, then I think that I'd rather have another actor. Craig is alright with this kind of comedy but he's no Connery or Moore. If Craig returns, I just hope they go back to the tone of his first three films. This comedy too, removed some of the impact the Spectre organisation may have had, despite the fact that the scene in the castle was dark. The humour such as the Micky Mouse line takes me out of the film somewhat. Craig is good with natural humour that stems from conversation between characters which is how it was in CR and personally how it should continue to be. Leave the funny dialogue out of the action scenes. Lines like "I always hated this place" (SF) before blowing the building up just don't work for me personally.
Mendes is certainly right. If choosing a Bond actor and director was a democracy then we'd be in a whole heap of trouble. Hell, we might have David Beckham in the role. The guy doesn't even come across as cool to me. Don't know why so many think this. I won't even mention acting abilities.
Yes, they do definitely need to sort it out in the writing department. I trust them in some areas but not all.
Yes they make some brilliant decisions and some I just don't get.
this...
http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/04/the-next-james-bond-will-be-revealed-very-very-soon-and-aidan-turner-is-the-favourite-again-5923473/
It looks like we have our new 007.
Expect plenty of topless scenes.
:>
This reminds me of Orumov from GoldenEye:
"Is this true?"
;)
Thanks for posting, @Pierce2Daniel. Still not quite sure what to make of it.