5 directors who could make the next James Bond film http://uk.movies.yah...-102400698.html
The studio behind James Bond, Eon Productions, has been furiously drawing up a list of potential directors to take over the next entry in the 007 franchise.
With the announcement that 'Skyfall's director Sam Mendes may not return, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have been turning their eyes to everyone from 'The King's Speech's Oscar winning filmmaker Tom Hooper and the acclaimed 'Drive' auteur Nicholas Winding Refn.
Whoever ultimately takes the job will have big shoes to fill. Following up what was arguably the best James Bond film yet and taking it forward the new, modern direction Mendes established in 'Skyfall' will be no easy task. But who would be a suitable appointment for the director's chair? Here are five potential candidates:
1. Ang Lee
Fresh off the back of his Academy Award win for Best Director, 'Life Of Pi's Ang Lee is sure to be one of the most sought after filmmakers for the Bond chair. With a diverse résumé of work that ranges from action and romance to thriller and fantasy, Lee has already proven his ability to bring a masterful touch to almost every genre he confronts. Surely, he'd be no less remarkable at the helm of James Bond.
2. David Yates
For more than a few reasons, the director tasked with 'Bond 24' is undoubtedly going to be under extraordinary pressure. The filmmaker who lands the job should, therefore, be an artist accustomed to such a heavy burden. With this in mind, Eon should look no further than David Yates, the man tasked with concluding the 'Harry Potter' franchise. What's more, as well as his blockbuster credentials, Yates is no stranger to thrillers having shot the stunning TV mini-series 'State Of Play'.
3. Eran Creedy
Or how about some new blood for a change? It would be inspiring to see Eon Productions put their faith in a new generation of British filmmakers and pass the torch to Eran Creedy. He's only made two films so far, 'Shifty' and this year's 'Welcome To The Punch', but he's already made an impression as one of the most promising homegrown talents to watch.
4. Paul Greengrass
One could argue that James Bond has struggled to remain relevant in a new era of action films. Part of the reason why is due to the immense success of the 'Bourne' movies which redefined the genre for a new audience looking for something smarter and grittier than the average thrill-ride. So who better to steer the Bond ship into new territory than the man who directed 'The Bourne Supremacy' and 'The Bourne Ultimatum': Paul Greengrass. Bond fanatics might consider it an admission of defeat, but his trademark docu-style could work excellently with 007.
5. Alfonso Cuaron
No stranger to working on major franchises, Alfonso Cuaron revolutionised the Harry Potter movies when he helmed its most bravura entry 'The Prisoner Of Azkaban'. Also famous for his groundbreaking sci-fi 'Children Of Men' and with the experimental 'Gravity' on the way - a film apparently made up mostly of unbroken 10 minute takes, with the opening scene a whopping 20 minutes long - it would undoubtedly be thrilling to see what new artistic approach Cuaron would bring to 007.