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Yep, believe it or not, this is probably among the more desirable images he posted.
http://www.latinospost.com/articles/14078/20130311/james-bond-24-movie-news-update-danny-boyle-interested-directing.htm
And in response to the spamers Satan has also taken himself out of the running
--> Christopher Nolan ('The Dark Knight', 'Inception', 3 Oscar nominations):
Confirmed by both Paramount and WB, that Nolan will write, direct and co-produce the sci-fi epic 'Interstellar'. It'll be released on November 7th 2014. For your information, the new 'Hunger Games' film, 'The Hunger Games: Mockinjay - Part 1', will premiere November 21st 2014. This still doesn't rule him out for a Bond 24 director's chair. We know that EON has become quite fond of longer production gaps between films, minimum 3 year up to 4 year. He could actually jump on the Bond-bandwagon as early as late 2014 after 'Interstellar' premieres.
My prediction: Slight chance, as EON might move the Bond 24 release to 2015 or 2016 just to get Nolan
--> Paul Greengrass ('The Bourne Ultimatum', 1 Oscar nomination):
11th of October 2013 his new movie 'Captain Phillips' will premiere. Almost immediately after that he starts pre-production of 'Barca', an historic biopic about the most famous football club in the world, FC Barcelona. Not sure if he likes to direct a future Bond film, but he said on many occasions that he isn't fond of Bond. His remark "'People Identify More with Bourne than Bond" will not be forgotten.
My prediction: Likely out
--> Danny Boyle ('Sunshine', '147 Hours', 3 Oscar nominations of which 1 Win):
Confirmed earlier this week, Danny Boyle will now start working on the Trainspotting-sequel, 'Porno', which is slated for a spring 2016 release. Screenplay will be written by John Hodge, who also directed 'Trainspotting' and the new Danny Boyle thriller 'Trance'. 'Trance will premiere end of this month. Considering his schedule, I would say that Danny Boyle is most likely out of the running for Bond 24. Moreover, he stated himself that he isn't quite fond of the idea of directing Bond.
My prediction: Definitely out
--> Tom Hooper ('The King's Speech', 1 Oscar nomination of which 1 Win):
Tom has absolutely no big movie projects pending as of today. He is still directing other smaller (advertising) movies and short film subjects. His directing style is very much comparable to Sam Mendes' as they both tend to focus on characters and storytelling instead of action. Tom Hooper has directed the biopic 'The King's Speech', for which he won his first Oscar. He also directed 'Les Miserables' and 'The Damned United'. As Hooper worked with actors like Oscar winner Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter, it could actually be a bit more easy to bring these actors on board of Bond 24.
My prediction: Very Likely. Perfect follow-up of Sam Mendes
--> Guy Ritchie ('Rock'n'Rolla', 'Snatch'):
The latest news about his work was his upcoming work included a possible director's chair for 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.', which originally was going to be directed by Steven Soderbergh. But that news goes back to end 2011/early 2012 and no new updates. So he could be available for Bond 24. Thing is, whereas Soderbergh's approach is a bit more comparable to Sam Mendes' work, Guy Ritchy is a 'rough' storyteller at best and uses highly-energetic camerawork.
My prediction: Likely, but does EON want to again have a huge change in tone and style?
--> Matthew Vaughn ('Layer Cake'):
Lately Mr Vaughn is more of a producer than a director. Currently, he is producing sci-fi blockbusters like 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', 'Kick-Ass 2' and 'The Fantastic Four'. His last big director's chair was 'X-Men: First Class', that included actors like Michael Fassbender and the currently belauded Oscar-actress Jennifer Lawrence. But perhaps the Bond producers still know him from 'Layer Cake'. Bit unlikely he joins the Bond family with his busy producing schedule.
My prediction: Most likely out
--> Martin Campbell ('Casino Royale'):
I think this would be kind of a last resort call from EON, as Campbell frequently mentioned that he is done with Bond now. Still, he hasn't got a very big schedule now (only two TV-movies he is directing now) and he isn't doing big movies anytime soon. His last movie, 'Green Lantern', wasn't considered a huge success.
My prediction: Likely out
--> David Fincher ('The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo', 2 Oscar nominations):
It was almost confirmed that David Fincher would direct a re-boot of Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea', that would most certainly star Fincher's favourite actor Brad Pitt. BUT, the project has been put on hold by Disney, as Fincher is not sure about it and he is still waiting for the first draft screenplay of 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'-sequel, 'The Girl Who Played With Fire'. Biggest assett here, is the fact that the Oscar-heavy director already worked with Daniel Craig. Perhaps Craig can lure him into the director's chair of Bond 24, putting both '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea' and 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' on hold?
My prediction: Very Likely. Daniel Craig has got some negotiation power here
--> Brad Bird ('Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol', 4 Oscar nominations of which 2 Wins):
After his first live-action movie 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' proved to be a huge worldwide boxoffice smasher, especially in China, his schedule has become quite crowded now. He is working on 'Tomorrowland' that is slated for a December 19th 2014 release. The movie stars George Clooney. And after that he'll almost immediately start directing on the earthquake blockbuster '1906', about the San Fransisco earthquake.
My prediction: Most likely out
--> J.J. Abrahms ('Mission: Impossible III', 7 Emmy nominations of which 2 wins):
I think it's safe to say that he can be ruled out. He will be directing the upcoming new Star Wars movies that will again star Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. 'Star Wars: Episode VII' will premiere in 2015. On top of that, 'Star Trek III', the sequel to the upcoming 'Star Trek Into Darkness' has been announced. J.J. Abrahms will serve as producer on that one. And he will also serve as producer on 'Mission: Impossible - 5'. EON prefer a 100% pure director instead of a producer turned director/director turned producer.
My prediction: Definitely out
--> Alfonso Cuaron ('Harry Potter', 3 Oscar nominations):
Too busy schedule: He is working on 'Tales From The Hanging Head', a fantasy movie, and 'A Boy And His Shoe', due to be released in 2014 and 2015.
My prediction: Likely out
--> Steven Soderbergh ('Ocean's Eleven', 3 Oscar nominations, 1 Oscar Win):
This Oscar winning director looks rather perfect looking at his resumé; a resumé that includes the spy-film 'Haywire', the drugsmovie 'Traffic', all the 'Ocean'-movies and the recently premiered film 'Side Effects', a medic-/spy-/-psychological drama. STILL, he said on many occasions that he wants to retire. It's up to EON Productions to lure him in one final movie project: Bond 24.
My prediction: In with a chance. Here is where Michael and Barbara can negotiate something nicely
--> Rupert Wyatt ('Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes'):
Not a huge resumé under his belt, except the quite succesful sci-fi prequel 'The Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes'. No busy schedule, so EON could contact him. But not sure if they want him with such a small resumé.
My prediction: Likely out
--> Joe Wright ('Atonement', 1 Golden Globe nomination):
Directed the Oscar-heavy character drama movies 'Atonement' and 'Pride And Prejudice', both starring Craig's wife Keira Knightley. Wright also directed the arthouse spy-film 'Hanna' and the recent Oscar-winning costume drama 'Anna Karenina'. Sounds like a good follow-up of Sam Mendes and his schedule isn't that busy.
My prediction: Likely. Good follow-up in tone and style of Sam Mendes
--> Joe Cornish ('Attack The Block', 1 BAFTA nomination):
More experienced as a screenplay writer. Not so much as a director. Allthough he is British, I think he needs to proof himself more if he wants to be considered for a Bond film. 'Attack The Block' was a mild success in the UK boxoffice wise, but it was only his first feature film as director.
My prediction: Definately out
--> Steve McQueen ('Shame', 'Side Effects', 2 BAFTA nominations):
Directed the critically acclaimed, but also disturbing drama's 'Hunger' and 'Shame'. His star is truly rising though and he's already working on his next film 'Twelve Year's A Slave', again featuring Michael Fassbender, but also Brad Pitt and Benedict Cumberbatch. Perhaps his resumé is a bit too short for the moment to consider him for a large production like Bond 24?
My prediction: Likely out
--> David Yates (also 'Harry Potter', 5 BAFTA nominations of which 3 Wins):
Famous for his Harry Potter films and already busy with several movie projects, like the war-drama 'Saint Nazaire' and the movies 'Skulduggery Pleasant' and 'Tarzan'.
My prediction: Likely out, due to scheduling conflicts
So, my list has narrowed down to:
--> Christopher Nolan
--> Tom Hooper
--> Guy Ritchie
--> David Fincher
--> Steven Soderbergh, &
--> Joe Wright
there you go, i cleaned that up for you a bit.. makes you sound more level headed and realistic, instead of like a slobbering fan boy.
Ah, you've saved me a job my good man.
i do what i can
Interesting and informative. I don't understand why Wyatt is cropping up. One big Hollywood movie and it really wasn't all that. I can see Joe Wright doing it and Craig being quite up for it as well. It's a shame Vaughan is out of the running - he was an obvious choice but perhaps the time has passed. Do you really think EON would choose an American? I personally don't have a problem with the idea. Each film now has its own look and feel much more so than in the past. It would be interesting to see what someone like Soderbergh did with Bond but it sounds like a bit of a long shot to me.
Yes, but I do think that Bond 24 should have a similar look and feel compared to 'Skyfall'. Moreover, the latest news about John Logan for his Bond 24 draft screenplay is hinting into that direction. It'll be again more character driven, Fleming-esque.
Tom Hooper and David Fincher are more or less my favourites now. They can do a similar Sam Mendes-like direction. And they have a good chance considering the actors they bring in and considering the ties they have with Craig. A 3rd option could be Joe Wright.
One does forget another option: Hiring Sam Mendes as 'creative consultant' for Bond 24. Less of a paycheck, but I think it could be the perfect gesture to at least keep Mendes interested for a future Bond film after Bond 24.
More or less wishful thinking IMO are Steven Soderbergh and Christopher Nolan. But you can't rule them out completely. Danny Boyle is the only Oscar-heavy director you can rule out now, because he specifically said so. It depends on strong negotiations from EON's side to at least make Nolan and Soderbergh seriously consider directing Bond 24 or another Bond film.
Guy Ritchie? Yes, he has a chance. But it's not my choice. It means that in his hands Bond 24 would again be quite different in tone and style compared to 'Skyfall'.
What ties does Hooper have with Craig?
Skyfall had a different tone as opposed to the previous two
Also, why are Hooper and Fincher favourites? Before SF I don't remember anyone considering Mendes as an option. 'Away We Go' had been his previous directorial effort, and if my memory serves me right it got middling reviews and didn't make it's minimal budget back at the BO. I don't think it's a given that some big hitter or current flavour of the month is necessarily top of the list. There are a tonne of directors out there who B+M will be mulling over IMO.
Spielberg said he twice offered to direct a 007 pic, but was turned down by producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. “I spoke to him after making Jaws, which was a huge hit, but Cubby said I wasn’t experienced enough and they’d call me if they did a Bond film on water. After Close Encounters, I told him that by now I had two Oscar nominations. And he asked ‘Did you win’? And I hadn’t. So that was that.”
http://www.deadline.com/2013/03/in-mumbai-steven-spielberg-talks-kashmir-project-mlk-film-tintin-bond-report
Welllll... Tintin had plenty action. :P
And @Tuulia
And it had GREAT action. But I believe he said he was done with action after he completed Tintin
Up till now it was EON who approached not Vice-Versa
I agree mostly with this list.
1. Nolan: He would be great. The opening of TDKR is the best pre-title sequence not in a Bond film. He does seem like the perfect guy to continue this series. But he is the victim of his own success, he can do anything he wants and has grown heavily in prestige in the last few years that he has effectively ruled himself out. Plus Inception is not the masterpiece its made out to be and TDKR showed how Nolan's storytelling crown was clearly falling.
2. Hooper: I want to hate the idea, but I don't. I actually quite like it. The idea of the director of The King's Speech and Les Mis seems repulsive but looking at his past work on television he's actually a filmmaker with great talent. He's also suitably suave and sophisticated in life, very much like Sam Mendes.
3.Ritchie: God please no. I don't think the prods would be foolish enough to let Ritchie anywhere near the franchise.
4: Fincher: I concur. He makes great films with great characters and great twisted macabre storylines. If he wasn't American he would be the number 1 guy in the frame right now. I hope the prods can get over themselves and finally hire a great American filmmaker. Why not start with Finch? After all he made the very European TGWTDT.
5. Soderbergh: Never going to happen. Next.
6. Wright: The best name on the list. He's young and has a lot of visual and creative flair. He loves Bond and has said so in many interviews. He can really do character and is proven in the action field. He seems the natural heir to the throne to continue the lofty standards Mendes' introduced in SF.
Plausible
I would highly HIGHLY doubt it.