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Lets consider the timelines here. Firstly, if Bond 25 is to come out in November 2018, they would need to start production around this time next year. That means they would probably want to get Craig secured now. Additionally, they'd probably want a director by around January 2017.
On the other hand, if Craig has decided to leave, I imagine they would hit the pause button for a year and the film would arrive in 2019. (However, if there is a new Bond there is still every chance of film in 2018). But I reckon EON would spend 2017 and most of 2018 looking for an actor (you have to date for a bit before committing to one man). They'd probably hire a director in early 2018 to assist with the process.
The benefits of a 2019 release means that people could get excited again for the relaunch of Bond and audiences would be genuinely enthusiastic to see 007 again. However, in the current franchise-heavy landscape, there is a threat that Bond could lose its appeal. I know this seems difficult to fathom, but I felt that was there was even a lack of anticipation outside of the UK for Spectre; this is somewhat evident in the US grosses for the film....
So...Craig really has around 3-4 months to decide to return before the producers commit to relaunching with a new actor.
I suspect that Guy Ritchie is indeed in talks. He proved he could make a stylish spy caper with UNCLE, and I imagine they want the next film to be more fun and escapist in nature. However, I don't think Ritchie would do a Craig film, I think EON would want someone a little more highbrow to entice Daniel back. Ritchie would only be appointed if he was being ushered in to bring in a new Bond and a new tone.
Snatch is brilliantly stupid and I liked UNCLE and his Sherlock films (though I struggle to recall anything distinct about them...). Ritchie has style though:
I imagine he'd inject some of that into Bond. But why can't we have Denis Villeneuve? Especially since he's stated that he's interested.
I can also guarantee that Craig won't talk too much about Bond on Friday. It's probably only going to be half-hour talk to hype Othello. Craig is one of the most inarticulate blokes around. We won't get anything coherent out of him regarding Bond 25. Probably just a "dunno, really busy at the moment. Still thinking about it" before shrugging his shoulders and waiting for the next question. Don't place your faith on a Friday announcement, it ain't coming.
But then that goes for Mendes as well.
I probably would prefer someone like John Glen who may not have made the most visually stunning Bond films but certainly 5 of the best direction wise.
Not a cat in hell's chance.
I know - I was being facetious.
I agree with everything except I believe the word of mouth and reviews hurt SP from the start in NA.
But being inundated with spy films the same year didn't help. And I still say if I hadn't seen RN first I might have had a better experience with SP. I remember watching SP saying hey I just saw that ...and hey are they in the same building as the RN team? (I'm sorry the safe house and Blofeld's desert lair looking a lot alike in the rooms.)
It'll be Guy Ritchie ;-).
You say that like its a good thing.
I say that because, especially financially, it's the most logical choice :-).
Yeah financially speaking going to the guy who made Revolver, Rocknrolla, Swept Away and The Man From UNCLE and giving him a massive wad of cash to spend makes perfect sense.
Guy just shits box office like James Cameron after a chicken phaal doesn't he?
Finally something (i.e. anything) confirmed!!
That is to be expected with the unexpected DC in interviews.
I believe that's the most likely outcome, so it's best to prepare yourselves for a long wait.
Edit: Apparently it won't even be filmed.
Yeah, 'logic' has some very broad definitions on this website.
'Dat man made spi film, so dat man shud mayk dis spi film 2. E iz gud @ spize filmz '.
For those on here who keep on banging on about wanting a straight down the line stand alone mission movie, we could do a lot worse than Ritchie. If he's on form it would be nothing less than highly entertaining.
Frankly a Lewis Gilbert style light and fluffy entertainer is just what I'd like to see. I think Mendes was groping for this kind of movie with SP but isn't the right director.
Well how about this to challenge your fandom. (It would mine ...bump Bond to Blu_ray.) Guy Ritchie Bond film with Turner as Bond on a personal mission.... yada yada yada..
I'm sorry, I'm not sure what your point is. Granted I've had a few G&T's.
He's nothing like Gilbert, for me. He's pure (faux)style, all of it derivative and done better elsewhere. I'd prefer a solid storyteller. If he represents the the best on offer then I'd rather they rest the franchise, quite frankly. (Obviously he isn't, so we're all good).
No point ...just a thought I would prefer not to happen.
#-o