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One thing I like about Nolan is, even if he's not the most kinetic action director, he's creative with action scenes. There's always that extra, unusual and never-seen-before something in his action scenes, like it is in Bond action scenes, where he got the ideas from. So it really shows he's a real Bond fan and have studied the Bond films. He also creates goosebumps moments in his films. Plus, he doesn't joke with the soundtrack/score of his films. Of course, there are other directors out there for Bond 26. But if Nolan ends up directing it, I won't have a problem with it.
Did you like NTTD or hate it? @GadgetMan I didn't like it.
Secondary thing, Safin.
Oh, I feel ambivalent about it @DB5MN The tonal shifts is my main issue with the film. But I can understand the intense dislike for the film, that others feel.
Very true.
But with a great script and with the right actor as bond, like CR for example, you can pick a relatively unknown or inexperienced director and it would most likely be a good film ?
To be fair, Boyle seemed to have a lot of creative control, even bringing on his own scriptwriter and developing his own story. Obviously it didn't work out, but it certainly doesn't seem to have been due to the 'craziness' of his decisions more than it was that they weren't working.
Perhaps going forward directors will get more creative control over the Bond films than they have done traditionally? It's certainly got its pros and cons - get a 'visionary' director like Boyle whose concept doesn't work out and you're in the situation NTTD was in. Get a director who understands the Bond series/character, comes up with something interesting and is able to collaborate with everyone and you have a solid film potentially.
I think Boyle got replaced because he didn't want to kill off JB.
I remember DC saying something about that in a interview i heard or read somewhere ?
He said (Boyle) that he got a big payout, which eon can afford to do.
I doubt it had anything to do with it one way or the other. He was on the project for such a long time and the decision to kill Bond off was made so early. Also, I think EON knew pretty early on that it was going to be an unusual Bond film so wanted a director who was used to making bold creative choices. Boyle also seemed to have no issue with introducing Bond's daughter into the story. As much as producers are prone to spinning things in terms of publicity, I think the consistency on this matter from all sides points to what we've been told - the script wasn't working within the time frame they wanted, rewrites with other screenwriters were probably needed which Boyle wasn't willing to do, and there were likely elements of the story which were never going to work for a Bond film. Regardless, I don't think we'll ever see a Danny Boyle Bond film. I suspect this is a good thing too.
Yes, the Russian aspect would certainly have aged very strangely given the delays. Again, I do think that this case is pretty straightforward and we're essentially being told the truth by all parties. It just wasn't to be.
Still, it's an unused Bond script I really would like to read out of curiosity. That and Anthony Burgess' script for TSWLM (which I suspect is a more lively read than Boyle/Hodge's Bond 25).
I know he works mostly in sci-fi/horror, but I think as writer (or co-writer)/director, he would bring some really interesting elements to the table.
Considering he did enough work on the script to get a writing credit I think his abilities were accurately presented.
The series very much will need to move on from NTTD completely imo. We're already dragging P&W back, so what would we even be offering a director? Another horrible script?
I doubt Fukunaga returns (and I like the idea of different directors giving each film a unique flavour) but after seeing Top Gun: Maverick, I’d love to see what Joseph Kosinski’s take is. That film had just the right mix of nostalgia, freshness, emotionality, etc. If we’re going back to the “popcorn film” era of Bond then he’d intrigue me for sure.
If we’re going to continue down a more “auteur” path then I’d be interested in Dennis Villeneuve for something more drama focused or Gareth Evans for something a little more high-octane.
I really do think he is the best director choice to bring a Bond film to screen. The only two obstacles would be his timeline and how much he would insist on having his way with the story/script.
I believe he can definitely bring a great level of suspense and scale to a Bond film, we know he is very much a fan of the films and is interested. At the moment, he is busy with Dune: Part Two which has been filming for 3 months. I think by next summer the film would largely be complete (editing locked in, just need score and effects finished) in time for Fall 2023 release.
I could see Villeneuve being brought on board for Bond by late summer/early Fall next year to go over any script revisions and casting/scouting locations. At the earliest, the next Bond film would start filming in very early 2024 with a Fall release that year. Otherwise, it is more likely Villeneuve will want time to recharge his batteries so filming could start in Summer of 2024 with Spring 2025 release.
https://deadline.com/video/park-chan-wook-influences-james-bond-video-interview-decision-to-leave-oldboy/
Wow. Yes please.
I mean, to me a director like Park Chan-wook directing a Bond film makes more sense than a director like Danny Boyle making one...
I mean, it won't happen most likely, but it would be interesting...
Fantastic director, I'd love to see him tackle Bond.