By It has been nearly five years since “No Time to Die” wrapped filming and three years since its pandemic-delayed release, but it still appears as if we are no closer to a new James Bond film gracing cinemas.
There has been speculation galore as to who might take on the Bond role and who might direct the next film, both crucial decisions set to define not just this movie but the ones to follow.
A new report in British tabloid The Telegraph indicates things still haven’t progressed much with no script, no title, no director, no setting and no potential source material selected.
They do however suggest several potential directing contenders have now been summoned to EON Productions for what they call a “first round of speed dates” to find a helmer who is both a “safe and seasoned pair of hands” and one who wouldn’t press to do a “distinctive personal style that would impinge on Bond’s own”.
The list so far reportedly says the previously rumored Edward Berger (“All Quiet on the Western Front”) is the frontrunner with Bart Layton (“American Animals,” “The Imposter”) and Yann Demange (“’71,” “White Boy Rick”) dubbed ‘plausible choices’.
Also reportedly in the mix are David Michod (“Animal Kingdom,” “The Rover”) and Kelly Marcel (“Venom: The Last Dance”).
The article also goes into how part of the fanbase wants straight period adaptations of the Fleming novels, to which one Bond expert came up with a key reason the studio wouldn’t go that direction – product placement.
A 1950s-set reboot would be a clean break, but associated brands like cars, watches, and clothes – which are key to offsetting the film’s extraordinary production and marketing budgets – either have to go very retro or just wouldn’t be involved.
Either way, it’s likely a director will be secured first before a potential actor is cast in the role.
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