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What Directors Should Helm A Bond Film?

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  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Not the guy who should be directing Bond…but I bet he’s on their short list, lol:

    https://deadline.com/2025/04/road-house-2-guy-ritchie-directing-amazon-mgm-sequel-1236381424/
  • DEKE_RIVERSDEKE_RIVERS
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    peter wrote: »
    Not the guy who should be directing Bond…but I bet he’s on their short list, lol:

    https://deadline.com/2025/04/road-house-2-guy-ritchie-directing-amazon-mgm-sequel-1236381424/

    Yes, he is on the list for sure.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    I expect Pascal & Heyman to be smart enough and not hire Ritchie. I don't even know which current director, Ritchie is better than.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Better than Vaughn, though only marginally.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Better than Vaughn, though only marginally.

    Funnily enough, they're alike. Edgar Wright is almost in their mould too.
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
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    I quite liked "The Covenant", and he's gotten good reviews for his "Gentleman" and "Mobland" shows. I think his biggest issue is he gets a little too overindulgent in terms of his own taste and characterization.
  • meshypushymeshypushy Ireland
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    peter wrote: »
    Not the guy who should be directing Bond…but I bet he’s on their short list, lol:

    https://deadline.com/2025/04/road-house-2-guy-ritchie-directing-amazon-mgm-sequel-1236381424/
    This is the first ‘good news story’ that I have seen in quite a while in our media landscape. Mescal is also tied up - now we just need Theo James to sign up for Downton Abbey 2027 to ‘drain the swamp’ here ahead of getting some proper talent on board for Bond 26. Ritchie would make John Glen look like Fellini.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    I would actually go with Richie if it meant getting Theo James as Bond...
  • DEKE_RIVERSDEKE_RIVERS
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Better than Vaughn, though only marginally.

    And Campbell was better than Tamahori, only marginally. ;)
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    DEKE_RIVERS wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Better than Vaughn, though only marginally.

    And Campbell was better than Tamahori, only marginally. ;)

    Campbell better than Tamahori marginally? Lol, wow!
  • DEKE_RIVERSDEKE_RIVERS
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    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    DEKE_RIVERS wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Better than Vaughn, though only marginally.

    And Campbell was better than Tamahori, only marginally. ;)

    Campbell better than Tamahori marginally? Lol, wow!

    As much as Guy Ritchie and Vaughn.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Deke gonna be Deke.
  • DEKE_RIVERSDEKE_RIVERS
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    When Vaughn makes Wrath of Man and The Covenant we'll talk.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Worthless movies. Might as well just get Marc Forster back if we’re only talking Ritchie calibre.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Worthless movies. Might as well just get Marc Forster back if we’re only talking Ritchie calibre.

    Exactly.
  • DEKE_RIVERSDEKE_RIVERS
    edited May 1 Posts: 2,092
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Worthless movies. Might as well just get Marc Forster back if we’re only talking Ritchie calibre.

    You don't like him and that's fine but he's not Vaughn.


    And Marc Forster is at least younger than Campbell.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    I wouldn’t be against Campbell, but I think new blood is called for. Folks always bring up GE and CR, but the chances of having lighting strike three times with Campbell is not high. He needs actual good material to work off of.

    I remember even in 2005 there was skepticism of him returning to Bond, because he had just delivered THE LEGEND OF ZORRO which was a significant step down from the first. It was reasonable to worry he might not do well with a second Bond at the time. Luckily his second Bond was better than his second Zorro.
  • 007HallY007HallY
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Better than Vaughn, though only marginally.

    I’d take Ritchie for Bond over Matthew Vaughn or David Yates (the latter would be a worst case scenario in my opinion). But none are right for Bond I’d say.
  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    I wouldn’t be against Campbell, but I think new blood is called for. Folks always bring up GE and CR, but the chances of having lighting strike three times with Campbell is not high. He needs actual good material to work off of.

    I remember even in 2005 there was skepticism of him returning to Bond, because he had just delivered THE LEGEND OF ZORRO which was a significant step down from the first. It was reasonable to worry he might not do well with a second Bond at the time. Luckily his second Bond was better than his second Zorro.

    Now that you say it, maybe hiring a guy who is a bit on the back foot with critics, but not totally a f-up, is the way to go. With Luca Guadagnino now off of Sgt. Rock and probably a little embarrassed, I bet he'd be easy to get for Bond.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
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    weboffear wrote: »
    Edward Berger filming with Brad Pitt next year , so he's unavailable

    He already ruled himself out the minute Amazon took over.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
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    Hallvard Bræin. Norwegian Directer and Cinematographer.


    Humor feels British and American in sort Norwegian Ocean's 11/Now You See Me.


    What George Clooney movie did with paintings, this movie doing with Gold.

    Goldeneye reference


    I already have one movie on dvd where he did cinematography for, Trolljegeren 2010.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    With how long early development is taking I'm starting to wonder whether Amazon doesn't just get the itch to wait for Nolan in late 2028/2029 when he is next available.

    Odyessy releases July 2026, just a little over a year away - it's not that long really.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    If Alfonso Cuaron becomes director you could say it complete an informal trilogy.

    First, a little princess
    Then, a teenage Wizard
    Now, an adult secret agent. B-)
  • Pierce2DanielPierce2Daniel
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    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    If Alfonso Cuaron becomes director you could say it complete an informal trilogy.

    First, a little princess
    Then, a teenage Wizard
    Now, an adult secret agent. B-)

    Cuaron’s name has been floating around for two months with zero confirmation from the trades. That silence says a lot. At this point, it’s more likely he was either just a rumour or talks fell through. If it were happening, we’d probably have heard by now. He’s giving a talk in Mexico on May 30 - maybe we’ll get clarity then. Anyone planning on attending or can keep an eye on this?



    My personal fav is still Luca Guadagnino. Just watch that sexy Cartier ad — it oozes Bond. He's done action (kinda) in Bones & All and he's done commercial with Challengers.



    If they want someone dependable and properly British, I’d throw Philip Barantini into the mix. Adolescence was pure Champions League level filmmaking.


  • AnotherZorinStoogeAnotherZorinStooge Bramhall (Irish)
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    Not Nolan, Cuaron, Edgar Weight, QT or any of that shite.

    Has to be John Glen or failing him, Martin Campbell.

    We'll probably wind up switching directors now and again.
  • 007HallY007HallY
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    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    If Alfonso Cuaron becomes director you could say it complete an informal trilogy.

    First, a little princess
    Then, a teenage Wizard
    Now, an adult secret agent. B-)

    Cuaron’s name has been floating around for two months with zero confirmation from the trades. That silence says a lot. At this point, it’s more likely he was either just a rumour or talks fell through. If it were happening, we’d probably have heard by now. He’s giving a talk in Mexico on May 30 - maybe we’ll get clarity then. Anyone planning on attending or can keep an eye on this?



    My personal fav is still Luca Guadagnino. Just watch that sexy Cartier ad — it oozes Bond. He's done action (kinda) in Bones & All and he's done commercial with Challengers.



    If they want someone dependable and properly British, I’d throw Philip Barantini into the mix. Adolescence was pure Champions League level filmmaking.


    Barantini would be an out of the box but pretty interesting pick.
  • K2WIK2WI Europe
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    World of Reel (admittedly not the most reliable source, so take this with a handful of salt) is now claiming that Cuaron won’t be directing. They’re also saying that writers have been hired for Bond 26 (no names given).
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    K2WI wrote: »
    World of Reel (admittedly not the most reliable source, so take this with a handful of salt) is now claiming that Cuaron won’t be directing. They’re also saying that writers have been hired for Bond 26 (no names given).

    Wow, that is a bummer. I'm praying now on bended legs that they hire Edgar Wright, he has a pitch he's been talking to Barbara for years about, otherwise God help us.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
    edited May 29 Posts: 2,665
    I enjoy Wright. But he's too zany for Bond. All of his films have that very off-beat style, which I enjoy...but consider too shallow for Bond.
  • AnotherZorinStoogeAnotherZorinStooge Bramhall (Irish)
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    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    K2WI wrote: »
    World of Reel (admittedly not the most reliable source, so take this with a handful of salt) is now claiming that Cuaron won’t be directing. They’re also saying that writers have been hired for Bond 26 (no names given).

    Wow, that is a bummer. I'm praying now on bended legs that they hire Edgar Wright, he has a pitch he's been talking to Barbara for years about, otherwise God help us.

    No to Wright.
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