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Or it could be a wildcard, right? Very intriguing times! ;)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/yann-demange-talks-taking-white-boy-rick-his-acclaimed-debut-71-1141605
Though the interview is from a few days before the Twitter reporter, so there's a chance that the Twitter guy is more up-to-date.
Now, if only we can get an interview with Layton or Clarkson...
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/09/06/james-bond-producers-consider-first-woman-director-sj-clarkson/
Clarkson has said she is interested in “taking the action genre and high-octane storytelling and making sure characterisation [is] at its heart”.
I enjoyed it a lot. Very slick and well acted. Mulligan is great. It's not exactly groundbreaking but it was very well-made. BBC drama output seems to be going from strength to strength lately.
I saw it 2 weeks ago. She seems very competent - even if I didn't saw any standout sequence - and also very good directing actors, but directing a Bond movie is a quite a leap.
BTW, as Justin Kroll tweeted, we shouldn't consider McQuarrie and Wright 100% out of the run.
Yep I agree.
I get Mcquarrie I am happy
Demange is obviously playing it coy at best why would variety a trusted outlet gossip and rumor? I think demange is the frontrunner for bond 25 and he's playing it alot more safe than boyle did.
https://www.screendaily.com/news/outlaw-king-cast-and-crew-on-netflix-rollout-full-frontal-nudity/5132428.article
On rumours that he is being courted to replace Danny Boyle as director of Bond 25, Mackenzie shrugged his shoulders, saying that he had only put Outlaw King to bed two days before its TIFF premiere screening. “All I can think about is taking a rest right now,” said the Scottish director. “I can’t answer anything about that.”'
Not definitive either way.
EDIT: I forgot he had already commented more comprehensively a few days back in a Hollywood Reporter story on having met only with Babs & P&W early on. That was posted on the Production thread last week and it slipped my mind.
Directors - I am looking forward to news from EON. I don't mind a new, younger director.
Nolan - I have always liked his work and if he can do a Bond film later, that is fine with me. It won't be Bond 25, though. Inception is my favorite film of his that I have seen (I have not seen all of his work). But the constant chat of Nolan has gotten rather old.
I think a couple of members have said they are against a female director merely because she is ... a woman? I think I read that. That is so laughable. Some times I cannot tell if people are being sarcastic or not. But if serious: well, hell no that's a ridiculous thing to say.
I can confirm this.
I got around to watching ‘The Imposter’ and I have to say it’s pretty terrific. It’s an example of classic suspense filmmaking.
Layton only provides as much information as needed and shrouds the story in paranoia and mystery, slowly trickling information to the audience when necessary. Additionally, he isn’t afraid to imbue the story with a humorous and mischievous touch as well.
I was very impressed with the overall approach to the story, which despite being a documentary interweaves filmed footage. The whole film plays like a thriller and the interview components have a sincere and honest quality to them. The characters are all sympathetic, despite being equally dubious and morally questionable.
Meanwhile, Frédéric Bourdin (the central figure of the film) is at once disturbing and charming at the same time. Layton portrays him in a very layered and complex fashion, which I’m sure could provoke endless debate. There’s even a show-stealing turn from an American private investigator, who feels like he’s stepped straight out of a Coen brothers film.
The actual narrative elements are very slick and stylish. The cinematography by Erik Wilson is beautifully handled and expressionistic. It has the feel of a David Fincher film at times. Meanwhile, it has one of the best thriller scores I’ve heard for a while.
I really recommend that people watch the film and avoid reading too much beforehand, as some of the twists are brilliantly handled.
Layton’s the real deal. Perhaps a more accomplished filmmaker than Demange. I’m glad his name was added to the discussion, because I may not have seen this terrific film otherwise.
Madeleine Swann might not be coming back.
Not that it pertains to the thread, but that's incredible news.
Thanks, I'll check it out.
Heard good things about American Animals. Though I'm a bit more biased on that front.
Looks like very much on circle of fire from QOS (maintitle) And SF (ice fight scene)
I still want a new Bond girl, though. Sorry Lea!
Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm not surprised Boyle bailed. He already turned down a knighthood and threatened numerous times to quite the Olympic job if his creativity was stifled.
The final three directors Eon were zeroing in on were revealed a week ago. Which means they have all surely met with Eon now.
So a decision has to come this week?
Despite reporting that they still intend to start filming in December/January, I think Bond 25 must be entertaining the prospect of a delay and 2020 release.
James Marsh – He’s an Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker and he’s made a number of narrative films. I suppose the issue may be that his filmography is a little spotty. It goes from mawkish biopics to the recent disposal Michael Caine-Hatton Gardens film. Though he fits the bill of ‘esteemed Oscar-winner’ that Eon seem to be after.
John Hillcoat – He’s made some strong thrillers in Australia and America. He’s directed an episode of Black Mirror. He’s a good action director, but he hasn’t quite had a breakthrough film yet. Bond could do that.
Stephen Daldry – He seems like the natural successor to Mendes. He’s a British theatre director who broke through making Oscar-bait movies. He’s been nominated for an Oscar on numerous occasions. He isn’t afraid to flex his more populist reflexes either (he directed episodes of Netflix’s The Crown, and has been attached to a Stars Wars and Wicked film)
Stephen Frears – Pretty much royalty in the British film industry. He’s a little dusty and old-hat these days. However, he’s a prestigious filmmaker who works quickly and competently. He has name-value but he’s not exactly an overly exciting suggestion.
Justin Chadwick – He’s done a few meagre and earnest British films. He’s probably one big film away from breaking through.
James Watkins – A good workman English director who has made a number of British horror and action films. He is probably looking for a Hollywood breakthrough role.
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They are pretty much all the boring middle-aged white guys that I can think of at the moment…
Personally, I think Eon have a pick between two directors. Both these two directors were far more suited to Daniel Craig’s Bond than Danny Boyle and I’ve been suggesting them for months:
Steve McQueen – He’s a real talent and has Oscar clout. He has just directed a heist/thriller that looks very populist and is winning raves at TIFF.
Lynne Ramsay – A terrific director who recently made a dark crime film that was a hit at Cannes.
If Eon want Ramsay or McQueen, I’d be up for a delay if it meant a good film.