The studio behind James Bond The franchise, Eon Productions, is said to be We're getting closer to finding the right director to bring the iconic James Bond adventures back to the big screen. After Daniel Craig's departure in 2021 No time to dieWhile there is much speculation about who will play Bond, the director chosen to take the helm is equally important and will indicate what kind of approach (comedic/action-based/gritty?) the studio will take as the beloved franchise enters its final era.
According to The Telegraph, Eon has now started meeting with potential managers, With Oscar winner Edward Berger at the top of the list.Berger is best known for 2022. All Quiet on the Western Frontwhich won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, among other films. His next project is the psychological thriller The forum championship No time to die Ralph Fiennes alongside Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini. Interestingly, he has also been signed up for the sequel in Born franchise, suggesting the studio is looking to follow in the footsteps of the amnesiac killer once again as they did with the Daniel Craig reboot.
While many are eager for a James Bond movie directed by beginning and Oppenheimer Director Christopher Nolan, the report claims, is instead looking for another Martin Campbell, who successfully remade Bond in 2006. Casino RoyaleIn other words, they are looking for “a safe, experienced pair of hands without the kind of distinctive personal style that would influence Bond's own style.”
Other names being discussed besides Berger include screenwriter Kelly Marcel, known for writing Fifty Shades of Grey And the Poison Movies and who will be making her directorial debut soon Poison: The Last DanceAustralian director David Michôd (animal kingdom, wanderer, king), Bart Layton (The Trickster, American Animals), and Yann Demange ('71, Top Boy, Lovecraft Country). All of these would make for interesting choices for the next Bond film series, and indicate that the studio will continue to take a realistic and realistic approach.
Who will be the next James Bond?
But who will direct the film from the likes of Edward Berger or Kelly Marcel when James Bond returns to cinemas? The current frontrunner is bullet train and Craven the HunterAlthough star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, despite his experience in the James Bond series and author of Licence to Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films, Professor James Chapman told The Telegraph that the Taylor-Johnson reports may be “rumour, but it may be an official rumour – a test of the waters by Eon, just to see how the public reacts”.
Just as Daniel Craig was cast at the time, the actor chosen to be the new Bond came as somewhat of a surprise, as Clive Owen was the “front runner” when Craig was cast for the role. Casino RoyaleSo, while the likes of Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill are often bookmakers' favourites, the final pick is likely to be someone unexpected.
Speaking of bookmakers, betting has recently been suspended on who will play the final James Bond, leading many to believe that the studio has made up its mind. According to Odds Checker, the current favorites are Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Damson Idris, James Norton, and Regé-Jean Page.
Who would you like to lead the next James Bond movie? And who would you like to take on the role of 007 himself?
