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Cary Fukunaga to direct Bond 25, release pushed back to 2020

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Following on from Danny Boyle’s departure due to creative differences, Eon has now announced that True Detective helmer Cary Fukunaga is set to direct Bond 25. “We are delighted to be working with Cary,” said Eon’s Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. “His versatility and innovation make him an excellent choice for our next James […]

Wonder Woman’s Said Taghmaoui was cast as the villain in Danny Boyle’s Bond 25, 007 veterans to rework script

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Wonder Woman star Said Taghmaoui has revealed to The National that he’d been cast as the main villain in Bond 25 prior to the departure of director Danny Boyle, with his involvement now uncertain as Eon and MGM regroup in the wake of Boyle’s exit. “I’m supposed to do the next James Bond, playing the lead […]

S.J. Clarkson and Bart Layton join Yann Demange on Bond 25 director shortlist

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As EON and MGM continue their search for Danny Boyle’s replacement, Variety is reporting that two more names have emerged as possible contenders for the director’s chair on Bond 25. According to the site, S.J. Clarkson (Jessica Jones), Bart Layton (American Animals) have joined the long-rumoured Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) as the top three picks […]

Rumour: Bond 25 producers wanted Danny Boyle to kill off 007

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Last week came the surprise announcement that Danny Boyle had exited Bond 25 due to creative differences with producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, along with 007 himself Daniel Craig. While no specific reason was given for the filmmaker’s departure, rumours suggested that the split came down to a casting dispute over the film’s […]

Assassin, Agent and Art Thief: Pierce Brosnan’s vast filmography

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Cameron Frew looks back over the career of Pierce Brosnan… “So when you’re near me, darling can’t you hear me, S.O.S.” If you were to ask any movie fan in the 90s if they thought they’d hear Pierce Brosnan, aka James Bond utter those iconic ABBA words on film, they’d probably laugh in your face. […]

Edgar Wright, Jean-Marc Vallee, David Mackenzie and Yann Demange lead Bond 25 shortlist

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In the wake of Danny Boyle’s departure from Bond 25 due to creative differences, a shortlist has surfaced online featuring four directors who are through to top Eon and MGM’s wishlist for Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007. According to Deadline, both Yann Demange (’71) and David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) are in contention, […]

Bond 25 to miss 2019 release date, Danny Boyle’s exit reportedly due to casting dispute

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Earlier in the week it was announced that Danny Boyle has vacated the director’s chair on Bond 25 due to “creative differences”, and now comes word from The Hollywood Reporter that Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing will no longer hit its planned November 2019 release date. The site goes on to report that it […]

Yann Demange is bookmakers’ favourite to replace Danny Boyle on Bond 25

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Following yesterday’s news that Danny Boyle has vacated the director’s chair on next year’s Bond 25 due to creative differences, French filmmaker Yann Demange (’71) has been installed as the bookmaker’s favourite to take over from the Oscar winning on Daniel Craig’s final 007 outing. “Danny Boyle’s exit leaves a huge opportunity for a director […]

Is Daniel Craig’s Bond Doomed to Fizzle Out?

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Tom Jolliffe looks at the aftermath of Danny Boyle leaving Bond 25 and whether Daniel Craig’s final film is destined to underwhelm… The news came like a bolt from the blue yesterday. Danny Boyle has left Bond 25 due to creative differences. We’re just over a year away from this being delivered to cinemas. A […]