Posted 13 June 2009 - 12:28 AM
I'm disappointed that Haggis isn't returning, but otherwise pleased with the news. I can't say I'm surprised, given what we've seen lately.
Haggis' upcoming film directly conflicts with the Bond schedule, that much was obvious. And I get the impression from the various interviews, articles, etc., that Haggis' experience on the last one might not have been ideal. Granted, it's a little murky as to the actual order of how things went, but by all accounts, Forster had Zetumer rewrite some of the Haggis stuff later on in the process (or maybe stuff Haggis didn't really have time to develop before the strike?) Or, maybe Paul just didn't want to do another one.
Disappointing either way, he was masterful with the diaogue of cinematic Bond. But Peter Morgan is quite talented and I too believe P&W take a lot of unnecessary flak that leaves them with an underrated impression. Great writing team, and having them in place this early (perhaps with a mandate this time that the director has to not just "throw out" stuff closer to filming) is certainly a good sign.
Ah, the fun begins....
(Odd how we've been talking about all this lately, and the announcement suddenly came...)