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  • SomeoneSomeone Posts: 1,537MI6 Agent
    Denis Villeneuve doesn't rule out Bond25, despite Dune and Cleopatra. The Bond comments come just before the end of the article, which is about Bladerunner 2049.

    http://montrealgazette.com/feature/denis-villeneuve-on-the-cutting-edge
    “I like talking about projects when they’re done,” he said. “Now I have to talk about them before they’re even begun.

    “It’s true — I’ve been in discussions with (producer) Barbara Broccoli and (actor) Daniel Craig. It’s a magnificent project; I would love to do a James Bond, but I don’t know how it would fit with my current projects. We’ll have to see.”

    In the meantime, he has a movie to put out. Blade Runner 2049’s world première takes place Oct. 3 in Los Angeles.

    And for those of you that can read French, a tweet about a French language radio station interview Villeneueve did:
    https://twitter.com/CorneelVf/status/913804099266719744
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Someone wrote:
    Denis Villeneuve doesn't rule out Bond25, despite Dune and Cleopatra. The Bond comments come just before the end of the article, which is about Bladerunner 2049.

    http://montrealgazette.com/feature/denis-villeneuve-on-the-cutting-edge
    “I like talking about projects when they’re done,” he said. “Now I have to talk about them before they’re even begun.

    “It’s true — I’ve been in discussions with (producer) Barbara Broccoli and (actor) Daniel Craig. It’s a magnificent project; I would love to do a James Bond, but I don’t know how it would fit with my current projects. We’ll have to see.”

    In the meantime, he has a movie to put out. Blade Runner 2049’s world première takes place Oct. 3 in Los Angeles.

    And for those of you that can read French, a tweet about a French language radio station interview Villeneueve did:
    https://twitter.com/CorneelVf/status/913804099266719744

    So basically he's saying if schedules allow he'd do Bond 25, br2049 is getting good reviews so far, Denis is hot property.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Someone wrote:
    Denis Villeneuve doesn't rule out Bond25, despite Dune and Cleopatra. The Bond comments come just before the end of the article, which is about Bladerunner 2049.

    http://montrealgazette.com/feature/denis-villeneuve-on-the-cutting-edge
    “I like talking about projects when they’re done,” he said. “Now I have to talk about them before they’re even begun.

    “It’s true — I’ve been in discussions with (producer) Barbara Broccoli and (actor) Daniel Craig. It’s a magnificent project; I would love to do a James Bond, but I don’t know how it would fit with my current projects. We’ll have to see.”

    In the meantime, he has a movie to put out. Blade Runner 2049’s world première takes place Oct. 3 in Los Angeles.

    And for those of you that can read French, a tweet about a French language radio station interview Villeneueve did:
    https://twitter.com/CorneelVf/status/913804099266719744

    So basically he's saying if schedules allow he'd do Bond 25, br2049 is getting good reviews so far, Denis is hot property.
    Which would likely mean a Zimmer/Wallfisch Bond score.
  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,737MI6 Agent
    edited September 2017
    Which would likely mean a Zimmer/Wallfisch Bond score.

    That might be a better option to Newman coming back. From what I have read, Zimmer/Wallfisch have done a good job in Blade Runner 2049 of building on the original Blade Runner score. Of course the original Blade Runner score was very heavy on synthesizers and except for some elements of OHMSS Bond scores have never been. It was also refreshing in the interview that Villenueve was very forthright and honest about having discussions with EON about Bond 25. It certainly doesn't mean he is going to do it, but there does appear to be a legitimate chance.
    Another thought with regards to the possibility of two Bond films being shot back to back: Blade Runner 2049 is listed of having a running time of 2 hrs 44 minutes. It might not be that big of a stretch to think that Villenueve with the right script/scripts could shoot enough ofr two films within a reasonable time frame. Another thing we might be able to see as a positive re Villenueve's interest in Bond 25 is that if he has had or is having serious discussions with EON he has most likely read the script or a treatment and hasn't been scared off by it. :))
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    He sounds pretty positive and keen.

    My only fear is EON delaying Bond 25 to fit his busy schedule!!
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  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,737MI6 Agent
    welshboy78 wrote:
    He sounds pretty positive and keen.

    My only fear is EON delaying Bond 25 to fit his busy schedule!!

    May be that his other two projects could be delayed (neither appear to be even in pre-production).
  • ToTheRightToTheRight Posts: 314MI6 Agent
    edited October 2017
    welshboy78 wrote:
    He sounds pretty positive and keen.

    My only fear is EON delaying Bond 25 to fit his busy schedule!!

    I could see EON delaying until 2022 to fit his schedule and give Craig an even longer break.
  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,737MI6 Agent
    ToTheRight wrote:
    welshboy78 wrote:
    He sounds pretty positive and keen.

    My only fear is EON delaying Bond 25 to fit his busy schedule!!

    I could see EON delaying until 2022 to fit his schedule and give Craig and even longer break.

    IMO, that is not happening. The release date for Bond 25 has been announced and I am sure it ties in with whoever gets
    the distribution deal, Craig is not getting any younger, the date for Purity has also been officially pushed back and MGM needs the
    revenue that a new Bond film brings in. If Villenueve's schedule doesn't work, EON will go with another director...there are plenty of talented young directors out there who would be more than happy to do Bond 25 (and would probably cost a lot less $$$ than Villenueve who is the hot name right now).
  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    HowardB wrote:
    ToTheRight wrote:
    welshboy78 wrote:
    He sounds pretty positive and keen.

    My only fear is EON delaying Bond 25 to fit his busy schedule!!

    I could see EON delaying until 2022 to fit his schedule and give Craig and even longer break.

    IMO, that is not happening. The release date for Bond 25 has been announced and I am sure it ties in with whoever gets
    the distribution deal, Craig is not getting any younger, the date for Purity has also been officially pushed back and MGM needs the
    revenue that a new Bond film brings in. If Villenueve's schedule doesn't work, EON will go with another director...there are plenty of talented young directors out there who would be more than happy to do Bond 25 (and would probably cost a lot less $$$ than Villenueve who is the hot name right now).
    Also I think that Denis has confirmed that his next project is Dune, which he called "the project of his life". So I'm pretty sure he'll be unavailable for Bond unless they push the release date further back. As you said he's the hottest name in town at the moment so of course Craig and the producers would want him to direct B25. Imagine how many other film offers he's getting?
  • zaphod99zaphod99 Posts: 1,415MI6 Agent
    HowardB wrote:
    ToTheRight wrote:
    welshboy78 wrote:
    He sounds pretty positive and keen.

    My only fear is EON delaying Bond 25 to fit his busy schedule!!

    I could see EON delaying until 2022 to fit his schedule and give Craig and even longer break.

    IMO, that is not happening. The release date for Bond 25 has been announced and I am sure it ties in with whoever gets
    the distribution deal, Craig is not getting any younger, the date for Purity has also been officially pushed back and MGM needs the
    revenue that a new Bond film brings in. If Villenueve's schedule doesn't work, EON will go with another director...there are plenty of talented young directors out there who would be more than happy to do Bond 25 (and would probably cost a lot less $$$ than Villenueve who is the hot name right now).

    I think you are right.After all the delay and uncertainty the release date is the release date and I can't see that shifting.
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  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    zaphod99 wrote:
    HowardB wrote:
    ToTheRight wrote:

    I could see EON delaying until 2022 to fit his schedule and give Craig and even longer break.

    IMO, that is not happening. The release date for Bond 25 has been announced and I am sure it ties in with whoever gets
    the distribution deal, Craig is not getting any younger, the date for Purity has also been officially pushed back and MGM needs the
    revenue that a new Bond film brings in. If Villenueve's schedule doesn't work, EON will go with another director...there are plenty of talented young directors out there who would be more than happy to do Bond 25 (and would probably cost a lot less $$$ than Villenueve who is the hot name right now).

    I think you are right.After all the delay and uncertainty the release date is the release date and I can't see that shifting.
    It's possible Denis may want to direct Bond before production on his dream project to distance himself from another sci-fi film for a bit.
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    I too can't see eon pushing the release date back any further. In fact despite the speculation I'd imagine the director is a done deal....whoever it is.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,702MI6 Agent
    I think so too. I doubt Craig would sign up again without a script and a director.
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    I don't think eon would announce a release date with such essential details as the director not being known. They would run the risk of looking very unprofessional if it all went tips up and they had to bring in an unpreffered director at short notice.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,988Quartermasters
    Chriscoop wrote:
    I don't think eon would announce a release date with such essential details as the director not being known. They would run the risk of looking very unprofessional if it all went tips up and they had to bring in an unpreffered director at short notice.

    Agreed. Just mildly disappointed that September has come and gone without more concrete info :# Hopefully soon.
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  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,737MI6 Agent
    I would also think that whether the director is Villenueve or someone else they would need/want some time to polish P&W's script...maybe even bring someone else in to work on it. This isn't unusual, in fact there is a long history of this with the Bond films.
    Based on all the advanced notice and great reviews Blade Runner 2049 is getting, having Villenueve on board for Bond 25 would be considered a quite a coup for EON and reflects well on the Bond films being taken more seriously by film makers. Also, from the reviews I read, Villenueve has managed to maintain and build upon what was great about the original Blade Runner while putting his own mark on it. This would be something that could work well for Bond. With Villenueve at the helm, I think we would be back to a hard edged, more focused Bond film minus the shoe gazing which I think would play much better to Craig's strengths as Bond.
  • JG007JG007 Manchester , United KingdomPosts: 276MI6 Agent
    They have gone to press and set the release date.

    The producers and team behind Bond are experts at what they do. Id be shocked if the director wasn't signed up pre date announcement.

    I'd say the main reason behind no further news is that the director is finalising the cast he wants in, negotiating terms with the actors he wants agents and having a little input on the final polished script. And of course distribution and marketing rights. What it'd be to be a fly on EON's wall.

    I'm as keen as anyone for news and do my daily scout on AJB for anything new, we must me edging closer to a press conference with just over 2 yeas to release date. Although I can imagine a press conference bang on two years to the day of release................... -{
  • Gassy ManGassy Man USAPosts: 2,972MI6 Agent
    I haven't seen this posted elsewhere, so forgive me if it has been. But Martin Campbell says he's not really interested unless another actor is chosen for Bond, not as a slight to Craig but just because he'd prefer to do something fresher:

    https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/m/72cf625b-9d54-3460-9dbd-b783e1d03e62/ss_what-would-bring-goldeneye.html
  • RemingtonRemington CAPosts: 239MI6 Agent
    Hopefully Campbell will be interested in 2021-2022. Knowing EON, they'll want the 60th anniversary to also be the debut of Bond#7.
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  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Remington wrote:
    Hopefully Campbell will be interested in 2021-2022. Knowing EON, they'll want the 60th anniversary to also be the debut of Bond#7.
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  • RemingtonRemington CAPosts: 239MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    Remington wrote:
    Hopefully Campbell will be interested in 2021-2022. Knowing EON, they'll want the 60th anniversary to also be the debut of Bond#7.
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    Will a man who's pushing 80 be able to direct a Bond film? Just because he's done it twice before doesn't mean it will be a walk in the park.
    Yeah that's the problem.
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    "And youth is no guarantee of innovation" ;)
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    "And youth is no guarantee of innovation" ;)

    :)
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,702MI6 Agent
    Yes, they should get the director of "Beyond borders" and "The Green Lantern" :D
  • bluemanblueman PDXPosts: 1,667MI6 Agent
    Wild guess: it's about the money.
  • StJohnSmytheStJohnSmythe New YorkPosts: 11MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Yes, they should get the director of "Beyond borders" and "The Green Lantern" :D

    Martin Campbell has directed the best two Bond movies of the last 25 years. I'd be good with him.
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  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Posts: 296MI6 Agent
    Blade Runner 2049 to Bond 25: yes, Mr Villeneuve, we expect you to direct
    https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/11/blade-runner-2049-to-bond-25-denis-villeneuve-director
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,702MI6 Agent
    I was actually convinced Bond25 had a director in place when Craig signed on, but clearly that's not the case. I hope they chose one soon along with a distribusion deal because this has to be the next official news.
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    The director is in place I'm sure, as was Craig long before his. Announcement.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,702MI6 Agent
    According to MI6community Barbara Broccoli said very recently that the director was not yet in place. Denis Villeneuve has also made statements to that effect.
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