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[Dustin]

That was from the days when they actually had the next project already in the works while still shooting a current one. I doubt we'll see somthing like that again unless they change the pace and go for a back-to-back schedule with two or three films telling one longer storyarc.

[S K Y F A L L]

I think they could do a Bond film every-2-years. I wonder if they have considered any writers or directors for Bond 24 yet. Returning to a release date pattern would be great news but I wouldn't like to wait every-3-years since I've been accustomed to the every-2-year releases.

A bit off-topic but somehow related to this release pattern issue, the thing I actually miss most is seeing the title of the next Bond movie at the end of the current one, saying "James Bond will be back in ...". That was so mighty iconic!

I've thought that too.

That was from the days when they actually had the next project already in the works while still shooting a current one. I doubt we'll see somthing like that again unless they change the pace and go for a back-to-back schedule with two or three films telling one longer storyarc.

Now 007.com has the James Bond Will Return in so many days but I still like to think they can return to that schedule.

[007jamesbond]

I think he will do 6 in total but more if he feels like he can continue

[Aris007]

Considering the moment, I think Craig will go on for at least a couple of films. Of course that depends on a bunch of staff. First and foremost how good will Skyfall be? I'm sure some people that now say Craig is the best and needs to stay will change their minds if Skyfall doesn't come up to their expectations.
Then it's the whole production thing. We've been waiting for the film to get started for nearly 3 years. And if you take into account the uncertaintity that's spread worldwide you can't tell when Bond 24 will be.

So in a sentence Craig's future is any other than certain.

[Pussfeller]

I'd bet money that Craig will remain in the role at least until 2020, when he'll be fifty-two. I foresee him making one film after his fiftieth birthday, and then leaving the role while still relatively young. His approach to Bond is very physical and athletic, so I wouldn't expect him to pull a Moore and stay in the role until he's visibly geriatric. And it would make sense for Eon to cast the sixth Bond actor in time for the sixtieth anniversary year.

A two-year schedule is very optimistic, but a regular three-year schedule seems feasible. This would give Craig plenty of time to work on other projects, and leave him with an era of six films over a decade and a half, which is a respectable Bond era by any standard.

2006 - CR
2008 - QoS
2012 - SF
2015 - B24
2018 - B25
2021 - B26

This would divide neatly into a "Craig-Dench trilogy" and a second trilogy involving Dench's successor.

[Trevelyan 006]

A bit off-topic but somehow related to this release pattern issue, the thing I actually miss most is seeing the title of the next Bond movie at the end of the current one, saying "James Bond will be back in ...". That was so mighty iconic!

I Second That... Yet, I Don't Suggest We Hold Our Breath And Wait For That Element To Return.

[Mr_Wint]

You are all wrong. SkyFall will be so extremely popular that they will be forced to release a new film every year. This will continue until 2021, giving Craig an era of 12 Bond films. Then in 2022, to celebrate the 60th anniversary, all previous Bond films (DN to DAD) will be digitally enhanced and re-released in 3D, starring Daniel Craig, in all roles.

[S K Y F A L L]

Interesting POV. I always thought it would be cool if, someone made a OHMSS version with Sean Connery instead of George Lazenby.

I'm hoping for 10 years and 5 films every 2 years.

[Aris007]

You are all wrong. SkyFall will be so extremely popular that they will be forced to release a new film every year. This will continue until 2021, giving Craig an era of 12 Bond films. Then in 2022, to celebrate the 60th anniversary, all previous Bond films (DN to DAD) will be digitally enhanced and re-released in 3D, starring Daniel Craig, in all roles.

Lovely dream!

[domnule alb]

I'm a huge fan of Craig's and I want him to continue for as long as possible. I reckon he could do another 3 films at least after Skyfall, provided they were released every two years a la the traditional method of releasing Bond movies.

Isn't that wishful thinking...

[DR76]

Five or six would be a nice round number, particularly if SKYFALL reintroduces some of the old "classic Bond" elements.

What "old classic Bond elements"? And I ask warily.

[BoogieBond]

Right now, I would be very suprised if Craig did not do Bond 24. Even if Skyfall did a little south of QOS like box office business(which was a pretty good BO haul) then Craig will be back I am sure as Bond.
Any additional Bond films on top would be a bonus. Would be nice to get 5 films(Total) from him before the next actor takes the reigns in Bond 26 say.
The films seem to have good momentum with Craig in the role, and they keep getting respected cast and crew, writers etc on board, so long as Craig does not overstay or get bored with the role, even 6 films does not seem that unlikely, although if it is a 3 year gap between films then Craig will be pushing veteran Agent status at that point. But he's still younger I believe that Rog was in LALD, so theres plenty left, hopefully for Craig. As mentioned it would be nice to get a solid era out of Craig, so as with Sean, Rog and Pierce we grow attached to CraigBond and he leaves his mark and legacy before we say farewell to him.

How will we look back at Craig's era in say 10 years time, will be interesting, somehow I cannot see his era "Jumping the shark" and becoming light fluffy comedy Bond, and going full circle. It would be strange if he even did one "Throw the kitchen sink at it" type of DAD/Moonraker/YOLT Epic Bond for his last entry.

[Matt_13]

The more I think about it, he'll likely do the next one but after this, I imagine the franchise going dark for a little while. It seems like they are really going for broke with Craig, and the well of ideas can only sustain itself for so much longer. Additionally, Skyfall will likely hold the number 1 spot at BO for one week, and one week only here in the US. Twilight is going to be disgustingly huge, and despite the fact that people argue it's a different demo, it doesn't make a difference. It's business away from Bond. Boyfriends will go with their girlfriends, husbands with their wives. It's hard to imagine the film itself being anything less than stellar, but good films have lost out to lesser ones at the box office before. I have my fingers crossed, but outside of us hardcore fans, Bond doesn't hold a candle to the likes of Transformers or Twilight here stateside.

[tdalton]

It's hard to imagine the film itself being anything less than stellar, but good films have lost out to lesser ones at the box office before. I have my fingers crossed, but outside of us hardcore fans, Bond doesn't hold a candle to the likes of Transformers or Twilight here stateside.

I don't think it matters too much what SF's box office ranking is as it goes along, as long as the film is making money each weekend, which it will. Casino Royale never reached #1 at the box office in the US (and was beaten by animated penguins no less), yet was considered a success on pretty much all fronts.

SF will make an obscene amount of money in its opening weekend and, while it might drop to a #2 ranking behind Twilight in week 2, it'll still rake in enough money to be considered a success.

Edited by tdalton, 13 April 2012 - 01:27 AM.

[TheREAL008]

Personally, I'd like Daniel to do about three or four more films. This reboot should have happened in 2002 when Daniel was about 34 (or thereabouts) but whatever. He hasn't let me down yet.

[domnule alb]

Would love to see multiple films out of Craig after Skyfall, but most likely this won't be the case. I predict one more after Skyfall, two if we're lucky

[The Shark]

[Peckinpah1976]

Personally, I'd like Daniel to do about three or four more films. This reboot should have happened in 2002 when Daniel was about 34 (or thereabouts) but whatever. He hasn't let me down yet.

Pretty much how I feel with regard to the reboot (just as I've always thought that Dalton should have taken over in 1981) but three or four more movies would be pushing it given DC's age, current production rates and the law of diminishing returns - five films in total would be good IMO.

Edited by Peckinpah1976, 14 April 2012 - 11:37 AM.

[Col. Sun]

I'm 100% convinced Craig will do Bond 24, and I think, from his comments in the BBC interview, if Bond 24 goes well, we
may even see him in Bond 25 in 2016. He'll be 48 by then, and I suspect he may feel he'll be too old, at 50, for a 6th film.

The physical demands on the role, as played by Craig, are huge. However, having said that, Tom Cruise proves that a star can keep in top shape in his late 40's. His work in Mi4 was superb and I never felt for a second that Cruise was too old for the part or the extreme action.

[Mr_Wint]

I'm 100% convinced Craig will do Bond 24,

Don't be so sure. A trilogy with the same character has, traditionally, been more than enough for many actors. Why should it be any different with Craig?

and I think, from his comments in the BBC interview,

Craig is saying what is best for his career, and what everybody (especially EON) wants him to say to promote the film.

[S K Y F A L L]

The producers said at the press conference they'd love for him to do more.
Michael G. Wilson has said he would like for Craig to do 8 films.
and Craig has said he'll go until they tell him to stop.

I see him around for a while. Q is just being re-introduced and so will MoneyPenny probably in Bond 24. Then the whole story about/of M. I think the producers would like for him to stick around until the other characters grow a bit.

[S K Y F A L L]

I've posted this same post in these threads; Craig says Bond 23 is his last Bond film?, Daniel Criag's Future, Daniel Craig to become the longest serving Bond, Craig: I'll keep playing Bond until I get kicked out

I found this article; commanderbond...to-bond-22.html in the thread, "Craig: I'll keep playing Bond "until I get kicked out." ;debrief.commanderbond.net/topic/36835-craig-ill-keep-playing-bond-until-i-get-kicked-out/
At the end of this video DC says, "he'll go until they tell him to stop."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7SJ0HJYntM
We also know that Michael G. Wilson wants him to be the longest serving Bond with 8 films, hopefully 5 more in 10 years.
So I think this could really happen so long as he doesn't age badly, Harry Potter did 8 films and that is the most successful film franchise.

[Col. Sun]

I'm 100% convinced Craig will do Bond 24,

Don't be so sure. A trilogy with the same character has, traditionally, been more than enough for many actors. Why should it be any different with Craig?

and I think, from his comments in the BBC interview,

Craig is saying what is best for his career, and what everybody (especially EON) wants him to say to promote the film.

I disagree. Daniel Craig is a very straight talking guy. He says it how it is. If he wanted to leave Bond behind after Skyfall, I think he would word his answers differently when asked if he will continue on. He says, very directly, "I'll keep going until they tell me to stop." You can't get more clearer than that.

[volante]

One more after SF. A two year release would still favour Craig.

[smudge76]

One more after SF. A two year release would still favour Craig.

One more after SF. A two year release would still favour Craig.

I agree after Skyfall one more film and that will be Craig. By far i think the best bond however in today's market and with preparation and budget needed there is no way they will be bringing out B24 until end of 2014 the start of 2015 and that is a push in todays financial climate in UK. Yeah it be great for him to carry on but i am a realistic in my view that is would seem unlikely.

[JimmyBond]

I could see him questioning whether to stay on after he does the next one. But I believe when all is said and done he'd do a fifth.

[Peckinpah1976]

Don't be so sure. A trilogy with the same character has, traditionally, been more than enough for many actors. Why should it be any different with Craig?

Based on what? I can think of many examples that disprove that supposed rule including the Bond series itself! It's just wishful thinking on your part; you're not ten anymore and Uncle Rog and John Glen 'aint coming back - get over it.

I think if he's happy with the current film (and he seems to be so far..) Craig will want to do at least one more simply to consolidate his era - a trilogy consisting of lengthy production delays and one (percieved) failure isn't much of a legacy. And from a more pragmatic angle; it seems that neither Cowboys & Aliens or (saddly IMO) The Millennium Trilogy are going to further instalments, so he may not be overrun with offers of work in the next few years and as such may need Bond so he can get smaller, less commercial projects of the ground.

Edited by Peckinpah1976, 20 April 2012 - 07:07 AM.

[Germanlady]

From what I read, they are talking budget cuts for Tattoo (which makes sense - 90 Mill for a non action film is ridiculous) and then bring it on.

[glidrose]

And from a more pragmatic angle; it seems that neither Cowboys & Aliens or (saddly IMO) The Millennium Trilogy are going to further instalments

Let's not forget "The Golden Compass" blink-and-you-miss-it franchise.

so he may not be overrun with offers of work in the next few years and as such may need Bond so he can get smaller, less commercial projects of the ground.

Agreed.

I anticipate Craig will bow out after his fifth.

[JimmyBond]

And from a more pragmatic angle; it seems that neither Cowboys & Aliens or (saddly IMO) The Millennium Trilogy are going to further instalments

Let's not forget "The Golden Compass" blink-and-you-miss-it franchise.

That's probably not such a bad thing, since the second book doesn't really lend itself to a movie in the same way the first one did. I didn't even bother reading the third because the second was so mind numbingly dull.