What Directors Should Helm A Bond Film?

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  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    Mendes' bond 26 director ranking:
    Christopher Nolan - 7.5/10
    Denis Villeneuve - 7.5/10
    James Mangold - 7/10
    Edgar Wright - 9.5/10
    Martin Campbell 8.5/10
    Alfonso Cuaron 8.5/10
    Guy Ritchie 1/10
    Sam Mendes 1/10
    Brad Bird 8/10
    Mark Mylodd 7/10
    David Leitch 7/10
    This is how I would rate them in terms of how good they would be as Bond 26 directors:

    Christopher Nolan - 5/5
    Denis Villeneuve - 4/5
    James Mangold - 3/5
    Edgar Wright - 2/5
    Martin Campbell - 3/5
    Alfonso Cuaron - 4/5
    Guy Ritchie - 1/5
    Sam Mendes - 4/5
    Brad Bird - 3/5
    Mark Mylodd - 1/5
    David Leitch - 1/5

    Thank you :) interesting list.
  • edited April 14 Posts: 577
    I don't know, something new and fresh.

    Nolan would pretty much guarantee a Bond 26 that is "new and fresh". It would be new and fresh and at the same time deliver what people expect from a Bond film. IMHO, only two Bond films in the past 50 years or so have done that: Casino Royale and Skyfall. (And I looove Goldeneye, but it certainly wasn't "new and fresh" or at least nowhere near as much as CR and SF were.)
  • Informe_James_BondInforme_James_Bond Dominican Republic
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    I think we should take Denis Villeneuve and Edgar Wright out the list of possible directors for BOND 26, because they already know each other's next projects.

    The only one who is available (in quotes) is Christopher Nolan, even though he himself has already stated that he is not.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    edited April 14 Posts: 9,509
    I think we should take Denis Villeneuve and Edgar Wright out the list of possible directors for BOND 26, because they already know each other's next projects.

    The only one who is available (in quotes) is Christopher Nolan, even though he himself has already stated that he is not.

    Not true.

    Villeneuve has a project he wants to shoot before D3. No one knows what is, since he's not at liberty to speak about it.

    And the other projects will come AFTER D3.

    Wright was likely never a candidate anyways, but, yep, he will be shooting THE RUNNING MAN ...

  • Informe_James_BondInforme_James_Bond Dominican Republic
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    peter wrote: »
    Not true.

    Villeneuve has a project he wants to shoot before D3. No one knows what is, since he's not at liberty to speak about it.

    And the other projects will come AFTER D3.

    Wright was likely never a candidate anyways, but, yep, he will be shooting THE RUNNING MAN ...

    But that project of Denis Villeneuve, thay he's not at liberty to speal about it, we already know what it is. On IMDb Pro it is already with the title and it is not BOND 26.

    With four projects on his schedule, I don't think Villeneuve has time to take BOND 26.

    ;)
  • peterpeter Toronto
    edited April 14 Posts: 9,509
    peter wrote: »
    Not true.

    Villeneuve has a project he wants to shoot before D3. No one knows what is, since he's not at liberty to speak about it.

    And the other projects will come AFTER D3.

    Wright was likely never a candidate anyways, but, yep, he will be shooting THE RUNNING MAN ...

    But that project of Denis Villeneuve, thay he's not at liberty to speal about it, we already know what it is. On IMDb Pro it is already with the title and it is not BOND 26.

    With four projects on his schedule, I don't think Villeneuve has time to take BOND 26.

    ;)

    @Informe_James_Bond :

    But that’s not the project he was talking about. He has a secret project that he’s not at liberty to speak about that he wants to shoot BEFORE D3.

    He has said that he wants to shoot another project BEFORE D3, but “it has to see the light of day quickly”.

    The project you’re taking is this:

    EXCLUSIVE: In a deal worth $500,000 against $1.5 million, Legendary Entertainment has optioned Pulitzer Prize finalist Annie Jacobsen‘s nonfiction book Nuclear War: A Scenario as a potential reteam with its Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve. The expectation is that Villeneuve would take this one as another giant project after he completes Dune: Messiah…- DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD

    It’s been reported he will shoot this AFTER D3, NOT before.

    We are still in the dark as to what this “secret project “, as he called it, is. But it IS time sensitive to him.

    You have to understand, people like Villeneuve have many projects on the go, knowing that some of these won’t see the light of day.

    But he IS circling some “secret project” at the moment that he wants to shoot before D3.

  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    No prizes for who @peter wants to direct Bond 26. ;)
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    No prizes for who @peter wants to direct Bond 26. ;)

    @Mendes4Lyfe I'm sorry that you make things up off the top of your head (like pages and pages of dialogue, hammering us over the head about trust and betrayal, that just don’t exist)…

    And I’m sorry that your number one choice to direct, likely a man not on EoN’s list, will not be helming B26…

    I am merely providing actual information where I can (unlike you).

    I have no dog in the fight as I have no interest on who will direct, nor star, in the new Bond film. Why? Because I have no control over it, and I am confident that EoN will choose the right people (there was one actor I was intrigued by, to star as the new 007, but I’m confident my choice isn’t going to happen. And that is Sope Dirisu . But I’ve stated on this site that I don’t think that’s going to happen, and I accept that).

    I’ve also stated on here that I think Mark Mylod would be an interesting choice to direct a Bond film (but have I said the same about Villeneuve?).

    Unlike you, i understand the business, i understand what goes into these decisions, and I understand that EoN know better than me who they’d like to direct and star in their films.

    So to clarify, unlike you, I don’t live and breathe for my “guesses” to come to fruition.

    I’m not trying to will anything into existence, unlike you.

    I’m not pontificating and lecturing why it *must* be such and such an actor, or director, because I don’t care. I don’t care because I know we will get a film and I’ll likely enjoy it, and I will be happy that it’s out in the world. So I don’t care, Mendes.

    I do believe that Villeneuve is the leading candidate. I have expressed why I believe he is the candidate. I don’t know if he will do it, but I am merely laying down info that I heard back in February.

    But, in the end, Dear Mendes, they will choose an actor and a director that will be the best people, at that time. And I am humble enough to realize that nothing I say or do will have any affect on the choices EoN will make.

    Nice try, though 👍🏻!!
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    edited April 14 Posts: 4,590
    Dear @Mendes4Lyfe and @DEKE_RIVERS if it’s just a conspiracy theory, please don’t post it. It’s ok to speculate. Just don’t criticize others for not buying your rumors and conspiracy theories. In life, sometimes that you think is truly going to happen and there’s no other way it won’t. Unfortunately, for all of us, this happens, but most people can let it go. An example with you both not letting something go is that only Martin Campbell, Denis Villeneuve or Christopher Nolan can direct Bond 26. There are plenty of other directors who could probably do just as good of a job as them. As I said on my QT thread: it’s ok to speculate on if he’ll truly call directing quits. He says A LOT of things. He is a better writer anyway. So what I’m saying is that it’s ok to speculate. We like to hear your thoughts on things as well. Just please be respectful of others, and try not to repeat yourself. I’m not mad, just be careful before posting.

    James Mangold could be a decent choice, but I think his biopics and Star Wars is his main focus for now. It's not his fault Indy 5 bombed, financially. It still got decent reviews, and in the end, more often than not, that truly solidifies a piece of art's legacy. So @Mendes4Lyfe and @DEKE_RIVERS just because someone's had one hit and one miss, doesn't mean that have a guaranteed or failed career. Like a lot of things in life, everyone views James Bond (and other things) differently. Show respect for others' opinions, don't repeat yourselves, and move forward. Or you will be banned from the site. I wish I didn't have to post that, but some people truly need reminding, sadly.
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    I don't know, something new and fresh.

    Nolan would pretty much guarantee a Bond 26 that is "new and fresh". It would be new and fresh and at the same time deliver what people expect from a Bond film. IMHO, only two Bond films in the past 50 years or so have done that: Casino Royale and Skyfall. (And I looove Goldeneye, but it certainly wasn't "new and fresh" or at least nowhere near as much as CR and SF were.)

    It probably wouldn't be new and fresh. It would probably be Inception and Tenet again.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    MaxCasino wrote: »
    Dear @Mendes4Lyfe and @DEKE_RIVERS if it’s just a conspiracy theory, please don’t post it. It’s ok to speculate. Just don’t criticize others for not buying your rumors and conspiracy theories. In life, sometimes that you think is truly going to happen and there’s no other way it won’t. Unfortunately, for all of us, this happens, but most people can let it go. An example with you both not letting something go is that only Martin Campbell, Denis Villeneuve or Christopher Nolan can direct Bond 26. There are plenty of other directors who could probably do just as good of a job as them. As I said on my QT thread: it’s ok to speculate on if he’ll truly call directing quits. He says A LOT of things. He is a better writer anyway. So what I’m saying is that it’s ok to speculate. We like to hear your thoughts on things as well. Just please be respectful of others, and try not to repeat yourself. I’m not mad, just be careful before posting.

    James Mangold could be a decent choice, but I think his biopics and Star Wars is his main focus for now. It's not his fault Indy 5 bombed, financially. It still got decent reviews, and in the end, more often than not, that truly solidifies a piece of art's legacy. So @Mendes4Lyfe and @DEKE_RIVERS just because someone's had one hit and one miss, doesn't mean that have a guaranteed or failed career. Like a lot of things in life, everyone views James Bond (and other things) differently. Show respect for others' opinions, don't repeat yourselves, and move forward. Or you will be banned from the site. I wish I didn't have to post that, but some people truly need reminding, sadly.

    Nicely said, @MaxCasino , one of the most positive guys around these parts...

    And to reiterate, most like to hear and discuss, so when one comes on and kind of throws out a three to five word answer (that usually is perceived as belittling a post before it), and when they're then questioned about it, and instead of answering, the poster evades, then that person does come off as trolling.

    It's pretty unacceptable. I hope it stops.
  • Informe_James_BondInforme_James_Bond Dominican Republic
    edited April 14 Posts: 111
    peter wrote: »

    But that’s not the project he was talking about. He has a secret project that he’s not at liberty to speak about that he wants to shoot BEFORE D3.

    But I'm telling you that the "Secret Project" show like this on IMDb, without a title...

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    ...but on IMDB Pro all proyects title are being shown.

    denisss-Pro.jpg

    Nuclear War: A Scenario is in Pre-production. So, it will be before Dune; Messiah. There is no time between that project and Dune 3 for Bond 26.

    Like someone wrote on another page "There are no projects of Villeneuve that have been left untitled".

    That the secret project is not BOND 26, first because it already has a title and second because Dune 2 was released this year 2024, the film has not yet finished its cycle (it lacks the release in streaming, physical format, which means promoting it and also registering it for the next awards). For him to take on a mega project like Bond 26 he needs more time and he doesn't have it. EON already has almost three years to wait, needs an available director and Villeneuve has not one, not two, but four projects on the scheddule.

    ;)
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    I don't know, something new and fresh.

    Nolan would pretty much guarantee a Bond 26 that is "new and fresh". It would be new and fresh and at the same time deliver what people expect from a Bond film. IMHO, only two Bond films in the past 50 years or so have done that: Casino Royale and Skyfall. (And I looove Goldeneye, but it certainly wasn't "new and fresh" or at least nowhere near as much as CR and SF were.)

    Yeah, Nolan could take It to the next level but he is too expensive now.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    The Nuclear War film is not even in pre-production; it was optioned. It is not the secret project that must see the light of day quickly.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    edited April 14 Posts: 9,509
    talos7 wrote: »
    The Nuclear War film is not even in pre-production; it was optioned. It is not the secret project that must see the light of day quickly.

    Yes, @Informe_James_Bond , what @talos7 said... The secret project hasn't been announced yet. He is definitely circling this project, and when he signs, IF he signs, then it will show up on his IMDb page...

    And PS, that was me who said that a few pages back, but I was discussing the films we know he's attached to.

    That DOESN'T include this "secret project" he has discussed...
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    MaxCasino wrote: »
    Dear @Mendes4Lyfe and @DEKE_RIVERS if it’s just a conspiracy theory, please don’t post it. It’s ok to speculate. Just don’t criticize others for not buying your rumors and conspiracy theories. In life, sometimes that you think is truly going to happen and there’s no other way it won’t. Unfortunately, for all of us, this happens, but most people can let it go. An example with you both not letting something go is that only Martin Campbell, Denis Villeneuve or Christopher Nolan can direct Bond 26. There are plenty of other directors who could probably do just as good of a job as them. As I said on my QT thread: it’s ok to speculate on if he’ll truly call directing quits. He says A LOT of things. He is a better writer anyway. So what I’m saying is that it’s ok to speculate. We like to hear your thoughts on things as well. Just please be respectful of others, and try not to repeat yourself. I’m not mad, just be careful before posting.

    James Mangold could be a decent choice, but I think his biopics and Star Wars is his main focus for now. It's not his fault Indy 5 bombed, financially. It still got decent reviews, and in the end, more often than not, that truly solidifies a piece of art's legacy. So @Mendes4Lyfe and @DEKE_RIVERS just because someone's had one hit and one miss, doesn't mean that have a guaranteed or failed career. Like a lot of things in life, everyone views James Bond (and other things) differently. Show respect for others' opinions, don't repeat yourselves, and move forward. Or you will be banned from the site. I wish I didn't have to post that, but some people truly need reminding, sadly.

    Again. I'm not Mendes4lyfe.
  • Informe_James_BondInforme_James_Bond Dominican Republic
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    talos7 wrote: »
    The Nuclear War film is not even in pre-production; it was optioned. It is not the secret project that must see the light of day quickly.

    Is not even in pre-production??

    Well, on IMDB Nuclear War: A Scenario it's show as in pre-production. AKA The Denis Villeneuve' Secret Project.

    Captura-de-pantalla-2024-04-14-183454.png

    So, Who do I believe?? IMDB or a private individual??

    ;)
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    talos7 wrote: »
    The Nuclear War film is not even in pre-production; it was optioned. It is not the secret project that must see the light of day quickly.

    Is not even in pre-production??

    Well, on IMDB Nuclear War: A Scenario it's show as in pre-production. AKA The Denis Villeneuve' Secret Project.

    Captura-de-pantalla-2024-04-14-183454.png

    So, Who do I believe?? IMDB or a private individual??

    ;)

    Pre-production can be a somewhat nebulous term. Technically, I guess you could say that a property being optioned is pre-production, but in reality it isn't, it's in development.

    This explains it well...

    What Is Preproduction?
    Preproduction comes early in the filmmaking process, after development and before production. It involves finalizing the script, hiring the actors and crew, finding locations, determining what equipment you’ll need, and figuring out the budget. Preproduction is the planning stage of a film, where you solidify all the details of your project before producing content.


    https://www.masterclass.com/articles/guide-to-preproduction-in-film
  • peterpeter Toronto
    edited April 14 Posts: 9,509
    I know what you're saying, but, that was put in on the free site, but it was never named that on Imdbpro.

    This info, is ALL on the free site, but there was never a "secret project" on IMDBPRO.

    And you don't have to believe me, at all. BUT:

    We know that Villeneuve will direct this AFTER Dune 3 (the script of which is almost done, according to the director), as has been reported once this book was optioned. Earlier today, I posted the press release on it, @Informe_James_Bond .... You can look it up.

    But what about this;

    "I don’t know exactly when I will go back to Arrakis,” Villeneuve said. “I might make a detour before just to go away from the sun. For my mental sanity, I might do something in between."

    And about a week after that above quote, Villeneuve said this:

    "One of them is a secret project that I cannot talk about right now, but that needs to see the light of day quite quickly. So it would be a good idea to do something in between projects, before tackling Dune Messiah and Cleopatra. All these projects are still being written, so we’ll see where they go, but I have no control over that.”

    He's talking about doing this secret BEFORE Dune: Messiah, not afterwards...

    EDIT: @Informe_James_Bond

    “The expectation is that Villeneuve would take this one as another giant project after he completes Dune: Messiah…”
  • Informe_James_BondInforme_James_Bond Dominican Republic
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    talos7 wrote: »
    Pre-production can be a somewhat nebulous term. Technically, I guess you could say that a property being optioned is pre-production, but in reality it isn't, it's in development.

    Oh! now it's a somewhat nebulous term! :D

    If it's a nebulous term why you wrote "It is not even in pre-production". Not even. Ok. Ok. Ok.

    :D
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    talos7 wrote: »
    Pre-production can be a somewhat nebulous term. Technically, I guess you could say that a property being optioned is pre-production, but in reality it isn't, it's in development.

    Oh! now it's a somewhat nebulous term! :D

    If it's a nebulous term why you wrote "It is not even in pre-production". Not even. Ok. Ok. Ok.

    :D

    Did you not read the rest of the post? A property being optioned is not pre-production; it is development.

    Now, some like you who have a cloudy, yes nebulous grasp of the process, might lump everything that occurs prior actual production into pre-production when it isn't.

    The ultimate point is, The Nuclear War film is not in pre-production; it is in development. There is a big difference. The hard reality is that it may never advance beyond development. That is why it's called Development Hell, not Pre-Production Hell.
  • Informe_James_BondInforme_James_Bond Dominican Republic
    edited April 15 Posts: 111
    talos7 wrote: »
    Did you not read the rest of the post? A property being optioned is not pre-production; it is development.

    Now, some like you who have a cloudy, yes nebulous grasp of the process, might lump everything that occurs prior actual production into pre-production when it isn't.

    The ultimate point is, The Nuclear War film is not in pre-production; it is in development. There is a big difference. The hard reality is that it may never advance beyond development. That is why it's called Development Hell, not Pre-Production Hell.

    OK. The producer of Nuclear War: A Scenario wrote. I understand.

    You should request edit the information on IMDb, because it show as "Pre-Production". Change it to "In Development".

    ;)
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    I think i am gonna take a nap this thread is putting me to sleep
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    Risico007 wrote: »
    I think i am gonna take a nap this thread is putting me to sleep

    Same here. I did what I could.
  • edited April 16 Posts: 4,076
    Risico007 wrote: »
    I think i am gonna take a nap this thread is putting me to sleep

    Haha, fair enough. I’m sure the next Bond director will be revealed when you wake up (maybe… probably not 😂)
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    007HallY wrote: »
    Risico007 wrote: »
    I think i am gonna take a nap this thread is putting me to sleep

    Haha, fair enough. I’m sure the next Bond director will be revealed when you wake up (maybe… probably not 😂)

    If they take a Rip Van Winkle nap it could be right on time...
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    Since62 wrote: »
    007HallY wrote: »
    Risico007 wrote: »
    I think i am gonna take a nap this thread is putting me to sleep

    Haha, fair enough. I’m sure the next Bond director will be revealed when you wake up (maybe… probably not 😂)

    If they take a Rip Van Winkle nap it could be right on time...

    For a sec I thought you meant the guy who played Felix in TB. :))

    I was trying to remember the scene where he had a really long nap. 8-}
  • echoecho 007 in New York
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    peter wrote: »
    I know what you're saying, but, that was put in on the free site, but it was never named that on Imdbpro.

    This info, is ALL on the free site, but there was never a "secret project" on IMDBPRO.

    And you don't have to believe me, at all. BUT:

    We know that Villeneuve will direct this AFTER Dune 3 (the script of which is almost done, according to the director), as has been reported once this book was optioned. Earlier today, I posted the press release on it, @Informe_James_Bond .... You can look it up.

    But what about this;

    "I don’t know exactly when I will go back to Arrakis,” Villeneuve said. “I might make a detour before just to go away from the sun. For my mental sanity, I might do something in between."

    And about a week after that above quote, Villeneuve said this:

    "One of them is a secret project that I cannot talk about right now, but that needs to see the light of day quite quickly. So it would be a good idea to do something in between projects, before tackling Dune Messiah and Cleopatra. All these projects are still being written, so we’ll see where they go, but I have no control over that.”

    He's talking about doing this secret BEFORE Dune: Messiah, not afterwards...

    EDIT: @Informe_James_Bond

    “The expectation is that Villeneuve would take this one as another giant project after he completes Dune: Messiah…”

    Would a professional submit something titled "Secret Project" to IMDB? I don't think so.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited April 18 Posts: 8,383
    If Ben Whishaw isn't continuing as Q I nominate Brain Tyree Henry as the next Q. I always perk up when he's on screen. We could even have a lemon and tangerine reunion from bullet train. :-bd

    Edit : Oops this was meant for the Bond 26 thread, sorry fellas.
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