Rumors of Christopher Nolan helming a James Bond film have been around since Skyfall at least, and it’s no secret that the director has had talks with producers about stepping aboard. After all, it seems like a great pairing, and it is something that fans want.
After the luke-warm reception to Spectre, many fans want Christopher Nolan to save the franchise with the next 007 film. Through all of this, however, we haven’t heard much from Christopher Nolan himself. Talking to Playboy recently, the director revealed a key condition that needs to be met for him to consider directing a film in the James Bond franchise.
“A Bond movie, definitely. I’ve spoken to the producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson over the years. I deeply love the character, and I’m always excited to see what they do with it. Maybe one day that would work out. You’d have to be needed, if you know what I mean. It has to need reinvention; it has to need you. And they’re getting along very well.”
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So, it seems Christopher Nolan would only be interested should he get the opportunity to reinvent the series, and with rumors that Daniel Craig is returning for Bond 25, it seems like a Nolan-helmed 007 film could still be some way away. What do you think? Should Nolan direct Bond 25, or is he best saved for a franchise reboot? Let u know in the comments below…
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David Barber says
Definitely should direct Bond. He needs to do a movie with Craig. Make it as gritty and down to earth as Casino Royale and as exciting as Skyfall.
Ken says
Craig’s time is nearly over now. Nolan should do a trilogy with a new actor. It should be a much younger Bond than all the others, which is more credible anyway: Those people are usually not in their 50s, when they do dirty work for their governments, right? Sebastian Stan would be my choice.
Hey berto says
What’s changed since Casino Royale is that established characters like Bond don’t need their original retold, just because they choose to get another actor. Craig’s Bond finally came into the fully formed Bond, now they need to stay with him awhile, not go back and redo the origin / early years.
Christopher Binder says
Alexander Skarsgård would make an interesting Bond or Bond Villain.