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But seriously, I'm not entirely sure why we're worried about who is directing Bond 25 if Craig is back with P+W typing away. I mean, we have the longest era ever, writers who have been penning these scripts for 2 decades and gotten it right once (with the help of another writer and the benefits of Flemings novel to work from), we know Bond actors tenures never end well anyway (or they are cut short), and on top of that we have an actor and producers who don't seem that inspired about returning. I just don't see what a change of director could do to help this situation, like changing one (admittedly important) part of the picture will suddenly create a masterpiece from mediocrity. Bond 25 is doomed to be another mess IMO, but it could be a hilarious "so bad it's good" mess in the style of DAF or DAD if Mendes returns.
I hope the rumours stay rumours and that Barbara Broccoli & Michael G. Wilson think twice before selling a family company. They both have enough offspring to manage the Bond franchise on their behalf. Greg Wilson is already doing that. I just hope he gets more involved in it and slow downs his pursuit of alternative music with his weird synthesizer machines and subsequent global tours.
Synthesizer machines and worldtours?? I guess that's someone else named Greg Wilson.
So? The correct answer to that would have been:" Ian Fleming conceived James bond as a man. Period. "
Also, I find it hard highly amusing how many people here on this forum talk about Craig as if they happen to know him. What do you know what money means to him or not? When he made his in famous remark about slashing his wrist he explicitly even said 'if I come back it would only because of the money'. And please don't tell me this "that's just his super dry super whit, that you just don't understand.
I'm still laughing while I type this
Yep @jake24
Michael G has two sons both who have worked on the last 2 films I believe Gregg and David G Wilson.
Barbara has kids, I know at least one daughter and one Son, No names. She keeps them closely guarded from the media spotlight.
She told the EON Documentary her Daughter was taking a real inters tin film making. She also told ComingSoon.net
So is there a next generation of Broccolis and Saltzmans ready to jump into the Bond business?
Saltzman: Let’s hope so.
Broccoli: You never know. I mean, my son’s into film. He’s a film buff and he’s starting out right now and who knows? You never know
Read more at http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/95343-exclusive-james-bond-producer-barbara-broccoli-hilary-saltzman#QRmr0T4FSg2jZQ3D.99
Gregg and Dave are natural successors to the crown. I would be shocked if EON sold out the rights with two young guys who have grown up within it, just like Babs and Mike did, who will protect it in the same way.
Your taking quotes our of context. He had said just before that line, he was fulfilled with Bond, had gotten to do everything as Bond from Birth to Death, then rebirth, see the world and doing some of his own stunts, and He said he "didn't want to look back and copy what's been done before". Hence the only incentive left would be money.
Craig's behaviour post films has always been similar, it's Bond overdose for 2 years (3 by the time he has done the promo work). Spectre really got to him due to Sony's behaviour over product placement and trying to cut him out after he suggest the mobile phone they wanted placed in the film wasn't befitting of Bond. Sony's reaction was to ask for another cast member to use the phone and pay them instead. Which is what happened MP uses the device in question instead.
Physical wise it takes Dan 6 months of hard work and strict dieting to get in peak shape for Bond, which also takes it's mental as well as physical toll. It is no surprise that it is not a simple decision, if you are rich enough and feel you have done it all then what is the incentive? only a story that is too hard to say no too?, a Director you have always wanted to work with?, or an obscene amount of cash?
I agree, my interest in him as Bond has risen; but he is in an interesting position; Hardy is an establish star but not a "Mega-star". He has established his credibility as an actor in a wide range of films and in very diverse roles. Mad Max and Batman shows he's not afraid of an established, large franchise.
I believe if offered the role he takes it.
Hardy would. He said himself, he doesn't want to talk about it, as if you talk about Bond you in someway rule yourself out by drawing too much attention in the press to it. IMO is it is his dream role.
I am dead set against it! The thought alone makes me sad.
It's hard to explain but Hardy has it. That swagger.
Also, because of them being relatively close in age it would allow what some call a "soft reboot" and retain the supporting players. A much younger actor dictates a clean slate.
With that said, one way or another I believe Nolan would want a blank canvas.
Let's not forget when he blatantly stated that he has "genuinely never done a job for the money" when asked by Graham Norton how much money they would have to throw at him in order for him to return.
At the end of the day, it's your choice whether you want to believe that Craig respects the franchise and the role or if he couldn't give two sh*ts about it. If you choose to believe the latter, I certainly won't stop you.
The thing is... and correct me if I'm wrong... but Bond (character and novels) will enter the Public Domain in thirty years or so. Gunbarrel and JB Theme aside.
If the franchise must be selled, better do it now. Bond still values a lot without any direct competition. By 2049 maybe there will be various Bond films per year, including that Goldfinger remake most people here are afraid of. But many of us won't be alive by then, so it doesn't matter. :D
By 2049, I don't think people will be convinced to go only to the EON Bond film - that comes one every five years - because of the Gunbarrel or the James Bond Theme.
They are barely using those things anyway. :P
I'm not convinced that Nolan and Hardy would commit to a trilogy in any case. If they were serious about doing that Bond 25 would have been the perfect start. Hardy would've started at 41/2 and finished at 47/8.
Barbara's daughter is called Angelica Zollo. She attended the SPECTRE After Party with her mom at the British Museum. For what I read, she's into the film business as well.
I would be perfectly happy with Soderbergh.
But TBH, I think Fincher could be more likely. And while that may seem implausible...Fincher is currently being wooed by (and possibly ready to accept the offer from) Brad Pitt to direct World War Z 2. I mean, if Fincher is willing to do that, you know he'd be game to do Bond.
She looks a LOT like grandma Dana Broccoli!
Despite my criticism as of late, and rightfully so, I still admire Barbara Broccoli. Great woman who on set doesn't mind being the 'mater familias' to everyone, not to mention cooking some nice stuff for them.
She may want to get into the film business, but it would depend on where her interests lie. She may have more in common with Annapurna.