James Bond films are big business, even after the lackluster Spectre left us unfulfilled. Does this mean that Bond needs a big shake-up? Recent rumors hinted at a possibility that Christopher Nolan could direct Bond 25. The possibilities in everyone’s minds began running wild. Sadly enough, Nolan confirms that he will not direct the next James Bond film.
In a recent appearance on BBC Radio’s Desert Island Discs, Christopher Nolan puts the rumor to bed that he is in the running to direct the next film:
I won’t be the man. No, categorically…I think every time they hire a new director I’m rumored to be doing it.
I’d love to make a Bond film at some point and I think those producers – Barbara and Michael – they do a tremendous job and Sam Mendes has done a terrific job the last couple of films, so they don’t particularly need me.
A new rumor states that Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) is high on MGM’s list of potential directors. According to Boyle, no formal offer has been made. Skyfall brought in $1.1 billion globally and Spectre earning $880 million at the worldwide box office, so director Sam Mendes wasn’t doing a horrible job. After his departure it seems as though the studio had a few notable directors in mind. After Annapurna won the distribution rights, a shift in focus seems to be on notable directors.
