While he may be one of the most exceptional and mind-boggling storytellers in the world, director Christopher Nolan does so through the lens of a camera rather than on paper, and the end results are some of the most surreal cinematic experiences ever witnessed. This, in turn, has skyrocketed his value in the industry as a filmmaker to heights never seen before.
And with popularity, comes opportunities, which Nolan has been receiving plenty of for the last couple of years. And now, when it was being rumored that he was going to helm the next projects in the 007 franchise, it seems like there has been a change of plans, as now, he may have to compete to keep that offer.
Christopher Nolan Is In Talks To Direct The Next Bond Films
While the Bond films certainly are not something that has been a recent occurrence, the appeal of the MI6 superspy has been popularized in recent times by the introduction of Daniel Craig, the star who played the last Bond before his exit after 2021’s No Time To Die. And now, since the show must go on. there has been a hunt for the next face that would inherit the code name Agent 007. But apart from the stars that will headline the next era of James Bond, there have been considerations for a new director, and the top contender for that is none other than Christopher Nolan himself.
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As per reports from an industry insider, there have been talks between the Dunkirk director as well as executive producer Barbara Broccoli for him to become the filmmaker for the next films. It’s also being reported that Broccoli had been eyeing the director to make the next Bond films in the franchise seeing his reputation and accolades. But what brought these discussions to a halt for the time being were Nolan’s demands that stated he should be given complete freedom and reign over the projects, something the producer isn’t willing to do. Industry insider World Of Reel reported:
“Broccoli rarely gives carte blanche to her filmmakers, there’s usually a blueprint in how to make a Bond film, but Nolan wants to take over the entire process, which is understandable because, you know, he’s Christopher Nolan.”
Considering that Bond films have a reputation and signature format to uphold, Broccoli’s point may be termed valid. But again, Nolan’s vision has never disappointed anyone in the past.
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The Production Is Also Eyeing Other Directors For The Job
While Nolan may be the prime candidate to sit in the director’s chair of the Bond films in the future, it’s not like the production hasn’t considered alternatives for the position. Since everyone knows how thorough the Interstellar director is with his projects, he needs his artistic freedom to express his vision in his films, which can be a little constricting for him in a franchise as big as 007.
Therefore, reports have also claimed that apart from Nolan, Broccoli has also allegedly looked at other prolific directors like Denis Villeneuve, who was the mind behind the success of 2021’s blockbuster Dune. Along with him, Paul Greengrass, creator of The Bourne Supremacy, and Danny Boyle, director of Trainspotting are also contenders for the role of the director.
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Source: NME
