For me (and many movie fans) the highlight of Danny Boyle’s spectacular Olympic opening ceremony was James Bond and the Queen.
I had never thought about Danny Boyle as a potential director of a Bond movie, but now I think about it, he would probably do a great job. So not for there first time here are a few thoughts on who I would like to see direct the next Bond movie:
Kathryn Bigelow
What would it be like?
A Kathryn Bigelow Bond film would be like every other Kathryn Bigelow, full of action played out by troubled and conflicted characters. This is why she would be perfect as a Bond director, there is already a little bit of Johnny Utah, William James and Lenny Nero in Bond.
Who would play Bond?
Bigelow doesn’t seem to play the Hollywood favouritism game so she would probably go with who ever was incumbent in the role.
Will it happen?
Sadly, probably not.
Christopher Nolan
What would it be like?
As with Batman, I would expect a deeper darker more political Bond, possibly without the existentialism. The action would be big, grand and most importantly real (in camera, not CGI where possible). Like with Bigelow’s take on the character, Bond will be a complicated and conflicted one, but possibly more focussed and driven.
Who would play Bond?
Nolan has a reputation for returning to actors he has used in the past. This makes Christian Bale and Tom Hardy the most likely candidates. I’m not sure I can see either of them in the part, but am willing to give Nolan a chance as he certainly hasn’t let us down yet. I also like the idea of Anne Hathaway and Marion Cotillard as Bond girls and Memento star Guy Pearce as a villain.
Will it happen?
Given his ability to make profitable movies and his declared interest in the job I think it will happen eventually.
Quentin Tarantino
What would it be like?
I still want to see a 1950’s and/or 60’s set Bond series based on the original Ian Fleming Novels starting with Casino Royale. I can think of no director I would rather see take on (or at least start) such a project. He would make the movies fun without the silliness of Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan, the right blend on bonkers and brilliant.
Who would play Bond
I have no idea, when he spoke about his desire to have made Casino Royale (after the 2006 was had been made) he said he would have used Pierce Brosnan not Daniel Craig. Having worked with him on Inglourious Basterds, Michael Fassbender stands has a good chance but all bets are off if you hire Tarantino.
Will it happen?
Extremely unlikely.
Nicolas Winding Refn
What would it be like?
The leftfield choice. The Danish director would make a very different Bond movie. It would certainly be slick stylish and violent but it could also take it back to a smaller more concise story.
Who would play Bond?
Again I would go with Michael Fassbender.
Will it happen?
Probably not commercially viable.
David Fincher
What would it be like?
A darker and more thoughtful Bond with more of an eye to conspiracy and investigation than action but with an underlying brutality. Stylish looking with stunning photography and great acting.
Who would play Bond?
Having worked well together on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, stick with Daniel Craig.
Will it happen?
Stands a chance.
But before that, we have Skyfall set for UK release on 26 October.
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Reblogged this on dfmw and commented:
danny boyle would be a good choice
I absolutely loved that they had Bond scene for the opening of the Olympics. I have always been a huge Bond fan, in fact if it wasn’t for the Bond books/movies I wouldn’t have ever gotten into action adventure books/movies period. Now I am hooked- in fact just finished a great action adventure thriller novel tonight, “The In-Ko-Pah Spirit” by Wally Runnels. I think they should stick with Daniel Craig for Bond.
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I could see Tom hardy playing Bond, on another note I still think he should have been cast as Jack Reacher
Boyle or Nolan would be great. Somehow I can’t see either of them doing it in the near future though.
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Honestly, I’m not too keen on the idea of Nolan becoming involved with a franchise again. He has great, original ideas that audiences would love to see. The only one who could probably do something interesting with the series is Fincher.
I was watching the openning ceremony with my sister and her boyfriend and when Craig walked into the room with the Queen (facing away from him) I kept saying “It won’t be her, she’d never do something like this.” Then she turned round and I could have turned off the television, happy that the ceremony had reached its best moment for me!