What Directors Should Helm A Bond Film?

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  • Posts: 372
    LucknFate wrote: »

    Only if he was somehow necessary for the next Bond film.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    For what it’s worth…

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    Watch out for Jeff Sneider’s newsletter. On the John Rocha YouTube channel, Sneider hints that Nolan is most likely out, but the real director in contention is another big/highly talented name.

    It doesn’t sound like there’s a single answer as to why Nolan is, as of today, unlikely. Timing could be an issue because Nolan won’t be able to focus on Bond until next Summer. But Sneider suggests that Amazon may not want a deal with a director who demands so much control. It could also be that Nolan wanted to direct a Bond film under Broccoli and Wilson, and not Amazon. It seems this may be a common sentiment amongst many in Hollywood.

    https://www.youtube.com/live/GvPgM94g8I8?si=1Gv0bf-yvPtjZKez
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Burgess wrote: »
    Sneider suggests that Amazon may not want a deal with a director who demands so much control. It could also be that Nolan wanted to direct a Bond film under Broccoli and Wilson, and not Amazon. It seems this may be a common sentiment amongst many in Hollywood.

    Bezos gets what he pays for.
  • Posts: 417
    Burgess wrote: »
    Sneider suggests that Amazon may not want a deal with a director who demands so much control. It could also be that Nolan wanted to direct a Bond film under Broccoli and Wilson, and not Amazon. It seems this may be a common sentiment amongst many in Hollywood.

    Bezos gets what he pays for.

    Maybe Nolan will get an offer he simply can’t refuse. It’s seems Sneider discounts all the usual, directing suspects: Vaughn, McQueen, Berger, etc.

  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
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    I would love to see Nolan attempt something a bit lighter than what he's known for.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    Maybe Nolan can direct PB as old man Bond. I know Nolan says TD is his favorite Bond, and I'd be ok with that as well.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    If Vaughn got the gig I would lose all hope. His last four films were just utter trash. Whenever spark he used to have with LAYER CAKE is gone.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    If Vaughn got the gig I would lose all hope. His last four films were just utter trash. Whenever spark he used to have with LAYER CAKE is gone.

    For once we agree, I think Vaughn and Guy Ritchie are both washed up.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
    edited March 7 Posts: 2,318
    If Vaughn got the gig I would lose all hope. His last four films were just utter trash. Whenever spark he used to have with LAYER CAKE is gone.

    I couldn't agree more @MakeshiftPython We don't want an ultra-cartoonish Bond film. No to Guy Ritchie as well. Them two are the same.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited March 7 Posts: 8,703
    The hot new rumour is that Alfonso Cuaron could join David Heyman in rebooting Bond. Cuaron hasn't directed a movie since 2018, so he would be available for Amazon to start work sooner than others like Nolan or Villeneuve.

    Cuaron also nearly directed The World Is Not Enough back in '99 but backed out since he didn't know how the experience would impact his fledgling career at the time.
  • edited March 7 Posts: 1,675
    If Vaughn got the gig I would lose all hope. His last four films were just utter trash. Whenever spark he used to have with LAYER CAKE is gone.

    I couldn't agree more @MakeshiftPython We don't want an ultra-cartoonish Bond film. No to Guy Ritchie as well. Them two are the same.

    Like Lee Tamahori and Martín Campbell. ;)

    No, they are not the same.
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    The hot new rumour is that Alfonso Cuaron could join David Heyman in rebooting Bond.

    Sounds good!
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited March 7 Posts: 4,575
    If Nolan claims to be true Bondfan, then he only be intrest making it under Barbara Broccoli or Greg Wilson and Eon ''Family'' members. The overall problem is not that she is gone as producer, but atleast on this moment it feels she take others and help with her.

    A lot of times i do sugestion's because you know Eon working on it, like you accepted things easier because there are part of the crew or more disapointed because of them. Always a strong believe that some movie's or subjects must be your time too.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    M_Balje wrote: »
    If Nolan claims to be true Bondfan, then he only be intrest making it under Barbara Broccoli or Greg Wilson and Eon ''Family'' members. The overall problem is not that she is gone as producer, but atleast on this moment it feels she take others and help with her.

    A lot of times i do sugestion's because you know Eon working on it, like you accepted things easier because there are part of the crew or more disapointed because of them. Besides ''Time'', always a strong believe that some movie's or subjects must be your time.

    But what do you think of cuaron? He already made Harry Potter and it shows he can handle getting feedback on a major franchise.
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    I don’t know if the Cuaron thing has any truth one way or the other, but he’s an excellent director and I’m sure could give us a very slick Bond film.

    Personally though, the calibre of director won’t be my main concern with Bond going forward. I have no doubt Amazon can get excellent talent. But a director is only one part of the equation. Someone like a Cuaron can come along under Amazon and give us a well made Bond film, but that doesn’t mean it won’t feel empty or lacking in that intangible Bondian feel (it could be ‘soulless’ as some people say). Much of it will come down to the writing and creative direction, and then whichever director takes the reins.
  • Posts: 417
    Cuaron is an amazing choice. I remember reading a WSJ article in '04 or '05 that Cuaron had been offered the directing chair on Casino Royale.

    Sneider intimated that Jeff Bezos is willing to pay for what he wants. I think its a great sign that Cuaron and Nolan are amongst Amazon's top choices.

    But would Nolan direct Bond 27 with an actor he had no part in choosing? If Nolan's terms for Bond 26 are acceptable to Amazon and Nolan is committed to direct Bond 26 as his next project, then--I say-- they should wait. Nolan and Bond together is a marketing dream; it seems like such an "of course" pairing.

    But if Amazon can't wait for Nolan, then Cuaron or Iñárritu or Chazelle or someone equally compelling will do. Amazon has to know that whatever comes next has to deliver. We've been so focused on the cons, it seems like we haven't stopped to consider that Amazon may meet the moment.
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    Nolan likes to work with stars so it's almost certain that his Bond wouldn't be a total unknown.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    Nolan likes to work with stars so it's almost certain that his Bond wouldn't be a total unknown.

    I thought Amazon would be the one picking Bond 7...Or Amy Pascal & David Heyman. If the rumours are true.
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    Nolan likes to work with stars so it's almost certain that his Bond wouldn't be a total unknown.

    I thought Amazon would be the one picking Bond 7...Or Amy Pascal & David Heyman. If the rumours are true.

    Not if they really want Nolan.

    Anyway, he would definitely choose one that Amazon would like. Nolan plays by the Hollywood book.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
    edited March 7 Posts: 2,318
    Nolan likes to work with stars so it's almost certain that his Bond wouldn't be a total unknown.

    I thought Amazon would be the one picking Bond 7...Or Amy Pascal & David Heyman. If the rumours are true.

    Not if they really want Nolan.

    Anyway, he would definitely choose one that Amazon would like. Nolan plays by the Hollywood book.

    Yeah....well, we'll find out soon enough. Another rumour is, Nolan wants Cavill for Bond...because of their Man Of Steel history. I don't know how true it is, though.
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    I would very much prefer Cuaron to Nolan, and the former has already worked on a Bond , QOS, in a minor fashion!
  • ArapahoeBondFanArapahoeBondFan Colorado
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    I thought Nolan was taken with Universal...at least, what I heard. Does that mean Amazon can buy out the contract?
  • K2WIK2WI Europe
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    I thought Nolan was taken with Universal...at least, what I heard. Does that mean Amazon can buy out the contract?

    As far as I know, he’s never had any kind of deal like that with any of the studios, so Amazon wouldn’t have to do that to get him for Bond.
    Another rumour is, Nolan wants Cavill for Bond...because of their Man Of Steel history. I don't know how true it is, though.

    First time I’ve heard of this. Don’t know how true it is either.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited March 8 Posts: 8,703
    Cuaron is a nice under the radar pick imo. He has been in the Bond orbit for many years, perhaps the timing is right for him to step in and make it his own like he did with HP.
  • sandbagger1sandbagger1 Sussex
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    K2WI wrote: »
    I thought Nolan was taken with Universal...at least, what I heard. Does that mean Amazon can buy out the contract?

    As far as I know, he’s never had any kind of deal like that with any of the studios, so Amazon wouldn’t have to do that to get him for Bond.
    Another rumour is, Nolan wants Cavill for Bond...because of their Man Of Steel history. I don't know how true it is, though.

    First time I’ve heard of this. Don’t know how true it is either.

    I would have thought Pattinson would be a more likely choice from him.
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    Who is Peter? Purvis or Wade?
    Peter is neither he is a member of this community and is well respected..

    And i agree with Peter is a sad day and amazon are jerks
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited 7:54am Posts: 4,575
    I think a bit same about Alfonso Cuaron under Eon, but better him and David Heyman then Nolan. I think we should now expect directers like him, David Yates, Rowan Joffe (Brighton Rock) or my earlier sugestion John Madden. Never liked costume design change that Alfonso Cuaron introducing with Harry Potter, but mabey feel difrent if he start with it.

    The Harry Potter series in movie making are big studio produced series, the 7th book also feels a bit to much partly studio produced book. Haven't seen Fantastic movies yet, but David Yates stay to long and Warner give up to fast in my opnion.

    Alfonso Cuaron also working for Universal (Children of Men) who earlier going to make Bond 26 and some not straight Universal movies and MGM titles are released or in case of NTTD Re-Released by Warner. Warner who was part of Bond 27/28. If Cuaron, then i hope he consider Alexandre Desplat composer of the last two Harry Potter movies (who i sort of predict/sugest for that franchise) who be also one of sugestion for a Bond movie.

    Daniel Craig era and Harry Potter where there get some of there elements/inspiration is very simalar. Dark elements who you also see back in X-men.
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