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A new director, when chosen ahead of a new actor to play James Bond, is an important franchise decision. Whoever they choose not only is responsible for introducing the new Bond, but also dictates the style and tone that will stay frequently with that chosen actor.
Bond has had many directors. In the beginning, they frequently returned several times like Guy Hamilton, Terence Young, and Lewis Gilbert.
Bond of the 1980s was practically the preserve of one man, John Glen.
They started to change things up, with Martin Campbell introducing Brosnan in GoldenEye, and again Daniel Craig in Casino Royale. Sam Mendes would also direct two movies. However, outside of them, it was a revolving roster of directors.
The producers, Broccoli and Wilson, were clear that no decision would be taken on the actor until a new director was chosen. The director would then be involved in the casting process. The direction of the franchise informs the choice of director, the director and the story informs the tone, which is a factor in actor selection.
According to reports from both World of Reel and Jeff Sneider, a favorite name has emerged for the director.
German-born filmmaker Edward Berger is said to top the wanted list. He directed the recent remake of All Quiet on the Western Front. That movie was a critical darling.
Snieder claims that Animal Kingdom, Rover, War Machine, and The King helmer David Michod was also on the shortlist. Alongside them is the first potential female director for the Bond franchise, Venom: The Last Dance director and Cruella writer Kelly Marcel.
Venom is Marcel’s directorial debut, so she would seem a little green for a mega-franchise like Bond, but the producers have been known to take risks and grow talent on the creative side before, with many of the returning team in the 007 production family being people who made their way up through the ranks and consider the franchise as home.
