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Among your proposals, my favorite is by far Villeneuve. Especially since he seems interested, since he said in 2018: “I would love to work with you and with Daniel, but I’m engaged [...] I will love to do it, honestly.” With his hands free and in addition the prospect of choosing the new Bond, I'm sure he would be attracted by Bond 26, unless his schedule is monopolized by the Dune sequels. Justin Kurzel could be a pretty decent choice, and in line with the traditional ones of Eon (Campbell, Forster). Between the two, Villeneuve is more of an ideal and Kurzel a reality.
Personally, and without making him a favorite either, Hossein Amini could be the kind of choice that would interest Eon. I guess he may already have been suggested here. As a reminder, his career as a screenwriter has been critically acclaimed (The Wings of the Dove, Drive, Our Kind of Traitor), despite some mistakes of course here and there. I found his directorial debut (The Two Faces of January) all in all convincing, which suggests to me that he could helm a future Bond film.
Denis Villenueve came so close to directing Bond 25. Had it not been for his 'passion project' Dune arriving, he'd have done it. It's a crying shame as Prisoners and Blade Runner 2049 are modern masterpieces.
I think if you were looking for a director to reboot, he'd be the guy.....
Though I have to say the Safdies' have something. They are cool, edgy and young. They seem destined to make it to the big leagues. These days for a director, that appears to be a franchise film. I think they'd make some of the most breathless large-scale action setpieces. I will admit their style suits that whole grungy 'Vice documentary' hipster style. Though, I think Fukunaga isn't far off that aesthetic either. Also their cinematography and vibe is outstanding.
The Safie's might even cast Julia Fox.....
See I agree with you 100% that they don't necessarily seem obvious - as their style is 'down on the ground' gritty and real (so real in fact they don't often use actors but actual people in their supporting roles merely doing their jobs). But the Bond gig encourages you to move away from that style...
But I think if they did it, they would really channel that kinda Instagram vibe. I know people will cringe at the notion of such a sentence, but that tone and feel is so entrenched in Bondian glamour and cool. The best example I can give is Benoit Debie's photography in The Beach Bum.
There's something classical - but also cool and sexy about it.
This kind of vibe....
If Craig comes back for another, I will buy a trilby, put some hot sauce on it and add a fine sprinkling of Himalayan sea salt, cracked-pepper, then dine on it.
If Bond 26 truly is the beginning of a new era, it's not gonna take them just over a year to be able to get it written, cast and made. I also don't think EON have ever had a director lined up for the next before the release of a their current film, so I'd say it's also pretty unrealistic now.
in a post corona world anything is possible.
@Denibigh... absolutely... there's still a lot of work to be done to release the latest Bond picture-- in an ever-changing landscape. This is a global market and because of this pandemic, the release strategy probably needed some tweaks. Once NTTD has hit all the markets (or at least the major ones), EoN and their partners can assess the "new normal" of filmmaking, budgets, release-strategies/distribution...
Like I said, @Risico007 : I will be happy to eat my hat if that happens.
I know a great writer in Canada that should come under budget if EON needs it ;)
I am sorry but NTTD is ready for release and will probably be released in November or next year depending on Covid-19
They are a business so why should they not already be preparing for the next 007 outing getting a script ready and figuring out what and where they want to go with the Franchise next.
I find that EON in the Craig era did use excessively long periods to get stuff done and then they still delivered total sh&te. They could already start on a new script in the time they are not really busy anymore instead of doing eff-all and let us waiting for another umpteen years. If that is their business-plan I prefer they sell the franchise to somebody who wants to work.
@SaintMark ...: where's your proof that EoN is doing "eff-all"? I'm interested in where you're getting your information from. I truly am. I'd like to do my research on this pathetic company that delivers "sh&te" and who obviously don't want to work.
I do expect EON to be already having a plan and being busy for the next 007 movie even if that might be delayed due to Covid-19, even if I have no proof they are actually doing so, But I expect this as the movie business is to make money and doing nothing means a delay in making money.
So I expect them with NTTD all ready to go that they are planning production, planning a new direction, planning a script. Simply because a 007 movie is not directly depending on a directors vision, the movies are more workmanslike and they probably have learned something from the Boyle debacle.
I understand the movie's editing and Fukunaga might be "done", but EON now have to work on new marketing, and financing all these changes - among other things. All with partners who have their own issues at the moment.
And not the whole of EON is busy with marketing for NTTD, only the specialists.
I agree that they are stopped by Covid-19 but waiting how that is going to work out and then starting would be bad business. They have the time now to start looking at the next Bond movie and what they want to do and with whom. Which not necessarly means they get their plan fulfilled.
NTTD is done and then you move on to the next one.
I suggested Tom Ford like a year ago and to be honest he is still my top choice for a Bond director. I don’t think it will happen mainly because making a Bond film is too much of a mammoth task for a busy man like him.
I thought rational thought and reason wasn't allowed on forums ;)
But anyway - Denis is the guy I'd like, although I should mention if they want Fukunaga to usher in a new Bond, despite how stressful No Time to Die was, I'd really like to see it - based on what we've seen so far.
I disagree with a quick Bond26 would not turn it down, but now is as good as any time to start thinking about the next movie it is not like you have to wait with preparations until there is a cure.
But I would not mind a movie before 2025
I'm sure EON knows as much about Bond 26 as we do right now.