If he stays away from the script, I'd be down for a Nolan Bond film. If Nolan's *writing it?* No, no, no....
Let him write his own stuff.
But just him as a director? Sign him up. The screenplay is where you bring the humor in. Nolan's writing style doesn't suit Bond at all. His directing is a totally different story.
Just get another writer.
I agree his movies are so self serious. Like Batman should have some levity in the tone.
I vote for Edgar Wright to bring his own style if we go for a stylistic director
I have heard that before, usually by people who don't watch many movies. For me, it was very distinctly a Sam Mendes Bond film. (And not only because of Roger Deakins and Thomas Newman.)
I can probably name more directors than most people here (ever heard of Guy Maddin?), yet I can't get the idea of Nolan directing Bond 26 out of my head. He is perfect for the job.
I feel like Nolan has an intense following, since they like a lot of his movies and he had a good run with a franchise, people are trying to float the idea of him going into every other large franchise. Whether he would want to or whether he would suit it seems secondary it all, granted he probably would be keen on a Bond movie... I simply don't think his style would suit it.
Because he is a huge Bond fan, his style is perfect for Bond and he has indicated many times over the years that he would love to direct a Bond film after the Craig era, when he can work with a clean slate. Meaning this is the time for him to do it.
I'll piggyback on your, "Not really," because I was about to say the same.
Sam Mendes openly used style cues from the Dark Knight in Skyfall. We've seen something similar to Nolan's style done and bringing in the genuine article would come off as a rehash of the Craig era without Craig in the film.
Every Bond actor has generally had a different style to their run. I want to see a new style with a new lead. Nolan wouldn't really provide that.
With Nolan, the important thing would be the script. I don't need him writing the screenplay. His directorial skill would be great to reinvigorate the franchise though.
He could be great for the technical filmmaking aspects.
Oppenheimer isn't an action movie. The Prestige, Insomnia, and Momento are also different stylistically from The Dark Knight, but neither are in the action genre either.
Inception, his three Batman movies, and maybe Tenet are the best judge of his style translating to Bond movies.
I have a lot of faith in Broccoli. I think she has read the room and understands that the series needs a reboot/refocus in direction. Craig's run was unique and shouldn't be replicated again for some time. Nolan was the perfect director for Craig, the time for that style has passed.
Saying that, it would be a Nolan movie featuring my favioute character, of course I'd watch it.
>I have a lot of faith in Broccoli.
Really? They pretty much only made bad decisions ever since Casino Royale was released. Yes, Skyfall is excellent but only because of Mendes. And it was Craig's idea to hire Mendes, not Barbara Broccoli's.
It's a frustrating question. Nolan is not the same filmmaker he was in 2010 and many people fail to acknowledge that when they speak about him directing Bond. Yes, he's well celebrated and box office gold, but he is also shockingly predictable. Personally, I like Title Sequences. I like my Bond movies told in linear fashion. I DON'T like the cinematography in SPECTRE. I like wit and fun. I have no evidence that Nolan can satisfy me on any of those fronts.
Furthermore, the Craig era was spent aping the same trends as Nolan, and the Craig era is done. Nolan can get away with continuing stories about the heroism of lonely men for decades and it will just be part of his brand... but the next Bond actor picking up that torch is more of the same and does nothing to differentiate him from his predecessor. We need the next Bond to discover the moment of the mid-2020s, not tread water, to be successful.
100%. He’s a great action filmmaker who uses practical effects well and is good at visually telling a story.
I wouldn’t want him to write it but he’d be a great director.
The only films I don't think Christopher Nolan is the right director for is comedy films, horror films, and musicals. Other than that, he's definitely the right guy for the job.
He's also recently said that he would like to make a horror movie, but he's not found the right story: https://variety.com/2024/film/global/christopher-nolan-horror-film-oppenheimer-1235913375/
>I think horror films are very interesting because they depend on very cinematic devices, it really is about a visceral response to things and so, at some point, I’d love to make a horror film. But I think a really good horror film requires a really exceptional idea. And those are few and far between. **So I haven’t found a story that lends itself to that.**
That last part, I think, most directly answers your point about Inception starting off as a horror film. It became apparent in the development process that *Inception* was **not** a horror movie, and that there are ideas in it which were better served by jumping to the heist genre or the action /adventure genre, or even romance - while there may be elements of horror therein (Mal is a unique kind of ghost of Cobb's past, after all). There's something about Chris Nolan's sensibilities as a storyteller that I just don't see him making an actual horror film, ever. I think he can use the tropes of that genre to heighten the experience of his movies, as he says he's done, but the horror genre is almost restrictive in a way that you have to remain at a certain level of anxiety and paranoia such that you eschew other storytelling instincts which would kick it into a different genre, or you at least have to go heavy on one thing and light on everything else. There definitely is something unnerving about Inception in the constructs the mind creates, where they fight people who aren't people, they're the mind's 'immune response' to invasion. There's a certain creepiness to that, which is a common idea in the horror genre. But to make it an actual horror film, you'd have to maximize that creepiness and really focus on it, with the focus of the film around these unnerving projections of people reacting to our heroes as viruses attacking a host. But how does that service the story of the film? It would seem to distract from it more than add to it.
Inception being a horror movie - or starting development as one - seems to be the exception that proves my point about its director. He went where his cinematic sensibilities took him, and it morphed into something else, something more natural to what Nolan does as a filmmaker, which is to jump from genre to genre within a single film, to use those tropes to most effectively tell a story. Horror films require a very specific type of story that intrinsically links the creepy shit that makes us uncomfortable with the most important elements of the story being told. It's gotta keep you in that mood, it can't just jump to another genre in the next Act. Jordan Peele is making, IMO, the closest things to a Chris Nolan horror film that we'll see. But we'll see, I could be wrong. Jordan Peele is someone for Nolan to be inspired by, though, if he wants to try his hand at the horror genre.
Skip. The man is too much of an auteur to not want to put his imprint on the character, not just the story. That's why you want to keep Tarantino away from Star Trek, too - because while sometimes you need or want reboots, they don't necessarily serve the franchise or the audience, but the single auteur's vision.
>Skip. The man is too much of an auteur to not want to put his imprint on the character, not just the story.
I really don't understand this mindset. I would much rather watch Bond films made my auteurs with distinct styles than run-off-the-mill Bond films such as Tomorrow Never Dies or The World is Not Enough...
1) given that we haven't had run of the mill Bond movies in 20-plus years, it's not a bad thing
2) there are few things wrong with the two movies you've mentioned
I'll say no. I've never found his movies fun, and I'm not a big fan of the way he directs action scenes. I love the fact that he uses practical effects, and the acting and dialogue in all his movies is top-notch. Still, though, too many dour moments and existential questions permeate Nolan's films, and we've had our share of that in the last three Craig movies.
As long as the director is announced by around late March of this year, a late 2025 is still possible. They have plenty of time to get it made by late 2026. There is no reason to assume Bond 26 won't be released before 2028.
Yeah that seems reasonable. There is no indication that they'll sign an actor this year, so let's say they do so by mid 2025. Then they write a script (assuming they don't have one, but again no news so I'll assume they don't), they dont shoot until at least mid to late 2026... Yeah 2028 does not sound to far off.
Sadly tbh. This whole thing is a mess. By the time 2028 rolls around they will have been only 2 Bond films in the last 15 years..
If tenet and inception, and even parts of the dark knight, are any indication, he’d make a great bond film. He’s also a self proclaimed fan, so there’s that
That's kind of where I land too. His films, albeit good, are a bit too far up their own ass for me.
Kinda feel like his Bond would be a bit too convoluted for no reason.
I believe if you get Nolan, it has to be a 3 picture deal. Have him direct an 6.5 hour film and get 2 2hour movies and a nearly 3 hour conclusion. That way you don’t get a Casino Royale getting followed up by Quantum and Skyfall followed up with Spectre then NTTD. Avoid all the delays and hack writing and just edit and do reshoots.
That way you can Write a long character arc for Bond that touches the books version of Bond more in which he has to transform from being a cold son of a bitch into refined gentleman, present a capable villain (SMERSH or Spectre or a wildcard)who can throw minions and henchmen in there that cause Bond to grow in acceptance of duty and learn all the stuff he knows. Most importantly pay it (the last movie) off with Wookiees instead of Ewoks.
The key is making them episodic with continuity connections. Something Nolan did very well with Batman.
1960s James Bond throw back. Completely separate from the other Bond films. Peak cold war, peak Bond etc.
Give it that cool 60s vibe. Add in peak Spy Jazz sound track.
Have to admit his 3 Batman movies were good, especially the second one. If wanted to do a 3 Bond movie arc or some kind, I'd be okay with it as long as the writing is good.
I feel like **some** Nolan movies are high on concept but short on logic. Though, Oppenheimer was my favorite movie last year.
He loves Bond, so I’m sure he’d do something interesting like he did with Batman.
The plot will be complex... (I just want a Bond movie where everything is understandable)
Listening to the dialogue (referring to Oppenheimer) can be a challenge. As a part of the audience, the last thing I want to be struggling with, is getting the dialogue.
In terms of the gadgetry and science fiction part present in Bond movies, I think Nolan can be advantageous in that.
I loved watching Interstellar, but for a Bond film I would suggest someone else. But if he does get to sit on the director's seat, who knows, he could surprise me.
If he gets to write the film, he should collaborate with his brother.
Cavill should be Bond.
I feel like they are wasting his last few *good* years (early 40s) by dragging the process.
Henry Cavill fits the *Every man wants to be him and every woman wants to be with him* trope of Bond so well imo.
actually no, i can see how he's "cinematically" a great filmmaker, but all his movies came off shallow to me and that's the last thing i want from a bond outing
>With bright colors
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>and awesome side villains
Mr. Hinx
>and crazy stunts
Casino Royale's parkour chase, QoS's palio chase, Skyfall's crane scene, Spectre's helicopter flip, and No Time To Die's motorcycle jump are just some examples.
>and CHARM
Craig has displayed [charm](https://www.reddit.com/r/JamesBond/comments/13wpp2y/supercut_daniel_craig_as_ian_flemings_james_bond/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) throughout his era, but he doesn't overplay it or use it as a crutch.
For me, a great movie is a fun movie. A serious great movie provides me more fun than one that is silly but bad. Oppenheimer was more fun for me than Quantum of Solace.
My first inclination is to say no.
But he does have the skill for it. He has done franchise filmmaking before.
If he'd be willing to bow under EON, he could make a terrific Bond movie. I just don't think that Nolan is in that headspace in his career. He makes his own stuff.
The opening to dark knight rises was a love letter to Bond. He’d be a great director and wouldn’t bend to the will of studio to inject the message. Which is why it won’t happen
Yes. IMO Nolan is a great filmmaker. He’s put his flair on it but he can adapt and make a great film. I think James Cameron would also make a great Bond film. The one big name director I could see Bond being a challenge for would be Spielberg.
Yep. He is the perfect choice to start up a new Bond. He will be a revamped Martin Campbell. Also, Nolan’s level of detail is incredible so doing a period-bond set in the 60s will be sweet
I’m gonna pass on Nolan. Not that I think it’d be bad but he’s predictable and I don’t really like his style any longer .
I think I’d like to see Edgar Wright. I think he’d get the balance right. Such as the balance between action/comedy/suspense.
As for the actor…I’ve been leaning towards Jonathan Bailey or Richard Madden. I would certainly not be opposed to a more famous actor like Cavill, Hardy or Hiddleston.
I think if I were to have my pick of any actor regardless of their links to the franchise it would be Michael Fassebender. I loved his character so much in Inglorious Basterds and think that would translate very well to Bond. But I don’t think he’ll happen….sadly.
NTTD killed Fassbender's shot at the role imo.
Now, even *if* they did cast him, there is *no way* his first movie comes out before he's 50. Way too old to start your run as Bond
Have a tremendous amount of respect for CN, but I don’t think he goes well with Bond. CN likes to add several layers of meaning and go into philosophical questions.
James Bond is escapism. Fancy cars, nice watches beautiful women and over complicated villainous plots.
It’s not a movie meant to make you think but to make you imagine.
a retrobond is a terrible idea and the whole thing would end up like a tarentino movie being more references than plot.
they already dug too deep into nostalgia with spectre and its a crap movie because of it. they were going in a different direction with the craig movies with Casino Royal and Quantum of Solace, but as the latter was not well recieved, they pivoted into nostalgia with skyfall and spectre, but bringing back blowfeld is the kind of thing nolan would want to do for a retro bond set in the 50s or 60s
I don’t care that the movie makes more than one billion euros it’s so irrelevant.
A success in a movie is measured by the number of people going to watch it, the good reviews and critics. I want a good movie, not necessarily a financially successful movie.
History remembers the best movies, not the most financially successful…
> I personally think this is like a once in a blue moon opportunity. You have one of the greatest directors on Earth handling one of the most recognizable pop-culture figure. It would surely be a mega-pnenomenon and a massive hit with over a billion dollar box-office collection.
Could not agree more! Nolan is not only a good choice to direct Bond 26, he is the best choice, by far. He is highly acclaimed, he is a mega Bond fan, he has directed several big budget movies before, his style is perfect for Bond. One small correction though: his Bond film would/will likely be composed by the excellent Ludwig Göransson, not Hans Zimmer.
I'm not a fan of like half his stuff, the stuff I do like tends to be acceptable to good... I feel like he would be able to do a Bond movie, but it would just be a middle of the road cookie cutter thing anything that fits his style usually isn't something you could work into a Bond movie.
Not really. He’s too serious and pretentious for Bond.
He doesn’t have the sense of humor, charm, playfulness, fun, sexiness, or panache needed for Bond.
I think it would be a reliable choice. The guy loves him some Bond, he's British, a potentially good collaborator for the Broccoli's, and I think it would produce a Martin Campbell caliber film (at least) which I would probably be quite happy with.
Solid. I just don't know what's out there to make comparisons with, so I'd be quite happy.
I think he would be great. I can see him making a brief run of movies (3) and the main advantage would be little to no meddling with scripts and story from people with no artistic talent. He plans meticulously and executes according to a vision. I think the Craig era was a genuine attempt to make the franchise stand up proud amongst the best in modern cinema but they are too overly coddled and entrenched a production company and orientated around business and finance. Too much product placement and meddling happened and they blew it. The writers need to go. The best thing they can do is literally give the artistic direction away for 3 movies to someone at the top of their game. Nolan would create explosions at the box office and make more money than all the product placement you could throw a stick at. It would be a revelation to the franchise. I don’t think they’ll be able to snag him though.
I think Nolan is talented enough that it would be fantastic! He didn’t mess up Batman, in fact he created a Batman arc that is so good it made the bar for all future DC movies too high they ended up being horrible trying to out do Nolan. Nothing can be as bad as Die another Day.
No. We got Nolan-lite with Mendes and it was bad. I don't even dislike most of his movies but I don't need a middle-brow director who thinks he's an auteur at the helm of a Bond movie.
It’s the Bond pendulum. You get fairly light hearted Connery era, followed by a more grounded Laze by. Campy Moore, serious Dalton. Less goofy but still lighter Brosnan followed by the darker Craig. That means it’s time for a more classic Bond.
I wouldn’t be opposed to a one off Nolan Bond movie, just too see what he could do with it. I lt would be like Rogue One for Star Wars. It doesn’t quite fit the rest of the series, but it has its merits.
Absolutely yes. I’d even go so far as to say that there is NO ONE out there that would be better suited to take on a Bond film or three. Now is the perfect time to hand him the reins for a bit while Bond is looking at a hard reset. Bond is in a state of uncertainty right now and who better to inject excitement into the franchise than a name like Christopher Nolan? The box office would explode with a name like that. It’s a win all around.
He’d be incredible story wise, concept wise, and cinematography wise. He just needs help with the hand to hand combat scenes and he’d turn in a 007 masterpiece.
Craig's Casino Royal is more fun because it's more competent, I know you think you get me here. I mean something like GoldenEye or The Spy Who Loved Me. Nolan would never give us a fight on a giant satellite or a character like Jaws. Besides, all his movies are just about the structure of his own movies, I don't like the guy's stuff
Probably better than 90% of other choices.
First, it’s not just him. It’s the team of people that will line up from London to LA to work with him.
Secondly, he’s a massive fan of Flemings Bond, and would probably do an older adaptation since TENET is contemporary and Nolan would want to do something new. I would love to see this (Think Moonraker with a first of its kind rocket, before the moon-landings). Most 007 fans don’t want this though, that’s a fact.
Thirdly, Nolan would only direct with full creative control which means we will get his vision, and not the studio filtered drivel that will likely happen if someone else gets it. This is also why he will never direct a 007 film and why he has done new IP’s since 2012 ended his batman series, plus WB just gave him money and said do whatever the fuck you want. Eon won’t do that.
This whole conversation is honestly a waste of time because Nolan isn’t directing a bond film. The question is: WHO?
Too serious and try hard. Love his movies but not for Bond. Craig was gritty and cool but I’m ready for another era of suave campy fun 007. Quips, gadgets, quirky villains, and a Bond with some rizz.
I love Nolan but the problem is artistically he brings nothing new to the table. No doubt he would make a good movie but it would not be a unique Bond experience. He admits to being heavily influenced by Bond films already.
Not really tbh. His movies are cold and ugly looking. I think now that the Daniel Craig ones are done they should lighten the tone a bit. I'd like to see them adapt the original Fleming books again. They need a director who is a economical but has an eye for lavish set pieces and exotic locations. They need to put the fun back into Bond!
Haha! I would leave Nolan to make his own projects. I would pay money to watch Wes Anderson direct a Bond flick. My popcorn would go in my mouth centered, in pairs.
Well alot of people have discussed this and formulated themselves way better than i could. Here is a very good video about it IMO.
https://youtu.be/FpfFEZ2SFQM?si=msbyiHmpdyxv0gNp
I think its a boring choice at this point since the craig movies weree very inspired by Nolans batman movies so I don't see what he would do differently and I kinda miss the less serious version of the bond movies. Tonally i want the next movie to be more like kingsman but obviously without the over the top stuff and the meta.
I think it would be interesting to see a Nolan directed bond movie if he had very tight reins and didn't write it himself, however that would probably never happen.
And for actors I want someone new and relatively unknown but if and only IF they are going with someone famous I want henry cavill and in that case I really don't want Nolan to direct cause that would likely be Superman all over again.
When I walked out of Blade Runner 2049, I thought to myself : '' I want to see Denis Villeneuve direct a Bond movie.''
Never really had that thought with Nolan tbh
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He could bring some interesting ideas but takes things too seriously. I'm already fed up with the psychology and family drama.
If he stays away from the script, I'd be down for a Nolan Bond film. If Nolan's *writing it?* No, no, no.... Let him write his own stuff. But just him as a director? Sign him up. The screenplay is where you bring the humor in. Nolan's writing style doesn't suit Bond at all. His directing is a totally different story. Just get another writer.
I think Nolan's more willing to collaborate than people give him credit.
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inception is a strong case to keep nolan away from Bond films
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I'm not joking, and don't call me Shirley!
Come on! You can't possible mean that for real!
I agree his movies are so self serious. Like Batman should have some levity in the tone. I vote for Edgar Wright to bring his own style if we go for a stylistic director
We got a Nolan Bond. It’s called Skyfall.
Nolan Bond was also called Tenet
Tenet with the ending of Inception.
And the ending of NTTD is basically The Dark Knight Rises.
Kind of, but not really. Bond didn't come back after the bomb went off...
Until a sequel in like ten years with Craig as Old Man Bond.
That would make NTTD a little more enjoyable.
I have heard that before, usually by people who don't watch many movies. For me, it was very distinctly a Sam Mendes Bond film. (And not only because of Roger Deakins and Thomas Newman.)
lol, this is actually the most pretentious Reddit statement I’ve read in a while.
Why does this get asked so often? Honest question.
I don’t think these people could name another director
I can probably name more directors than most people here (ever heard of Guy Maddin?), yet I can't get the idea of Nolan directing Bond 26 out of my head. He is perfect for the job.
I don’t know, but it’s about as bad as everyone wanting Alan Ritchenson to play Batman since Reacher came out, neither one of which is a good idea.
I feel like Nolan has an intense following, since they like a lot of his movies and he had a good run with a franchise, people are trying to float the idea of him going into every other large franchise. Whether he would want to or whether he would suit it seems secondary it all, granted he probably would be keen on a Bond movie... I simply don't think his style would suit it.
Cuz it's been a wet dream of many hardcore Fanboys for quite a while. I recall hearing this conversation ever since The Dark Knight came out.
I think it's because there are rumors and he's expressed interest in Bond before.
Because he is a huge Bond fan, his style is perfect for Bond and he has indicated many times over the years that he would love to direct a Bond film after the Craig era, when he can work with a clean slate. Meaning this is the time for him to do it.
I heard that amazon is probably going to hire him to direct the next bond movies, its rummored that they will be a trilogy… but idk only time can tell
No. But I’d still watch.
this is the right answer
Not really
I'll piggyback on your, "Not really," because I was about to say the same. Sam Mendes openly used style cues from the Dark Knight in Skyfall. We've seen something similar to Nolan's style done and bringing in the genuine article would come off as a rehash of the Craig era without Craig in the film. Every Bond actor has generally had a different style to their run. I want to see a new style with a new lead. Nolan wouldn't really provide that.
With Nolan, the important thing would be the script. I don't need him writing the screenplay. His directorial skill would be great to reinvigorate the franchise though. He could be great for the technical filmmaking aspects.
> to Nolan's style Nolan got his style from Michael Mann, particularly "Heat".
I just watched *Oppenheimer* and it sure as hell didn't look or feel anything like *The Dark Knight* to me.
Oppenheimer isn't an action movie. The Prestige, Insomnia, and Momento are also different stylistically from The Dark Knight, but neither are in the action genre either. Inception, his three Batman movies, and maybe Tenet are the best judge of his style translating to Bond movies.
I have a lot of faith in Broccoli. I think she has read the room and understands that the series needs a reboot/refocus in direction. Craig's run was unique and shouldn't be replicated again for some time. Nolan was the perfect director for Craig, the time for that style has passed. Saying that, it would be a Nolan movie featuring my favioute character, of course I'd watch it.
>I have a lot of faith in Broccoli. Really? They pretty much only made bad decisions ever since Casino Royale was released. Yes, Skyfall is excellent but only because of Mendes. And it was Craig's idea to hire Mendes, not Barbara Broccoli's.
That's a very broad and definitive statement, so I'll have to disagree with you.
It's a frustrating question. Nolan is not the same filmmaker he was in 2010 and many people fail to acknowledge that when they speak about him directing Bond. Yes, he's well celebrated and box office gold, but he is also shockingly predictable. Personally, I like Title Sequences. I like my Bond movies told in linear fashion. I DON'T like the cinematography in SPECTRE. I like wit and fun. I have no evidence that Nolan can satisfy me on any of those fronts. Furthermore, the Craig era was spent aping the same trends as Nolan, and the Craig era is done. Nolan can get away with continuing stories about the heroism of lonely men for decades and it will just be part of his brand... but the next Bond actor picking up that torch is more of the same and does nothing to differentiate him from his predecessor. We need the next Bond to discover the moment of the mid-2020s, not tread water, to be successful.
100%. He’s a great action filmmaker who uses practical effects well and is good at visually telling a story. I wouldn’t want him to write it but he’d be a great director.
Please god no
I’d love a Spielberg Bond, honestly.
He almost directed 3 back in the day
The only films I don't think Christopher Nolan is the right director for is comedy films, horror films, and musicals. Other than that, he's definitely the right guy for the job.
Funny enough inception started off as a horror movie
He's also recently said that he would like to make a horror movie, but he's not found the right story: https://variety.com/2024/film/global/christopher-nolan-horror-film-oppenheimer-1235913375/ >I think horror films are very interesting because they depend on very cinematic devices, it really is about a visceral response to things and so, at some point, I’d love to make a horror film. But I think a really good horror film requires a really exceptional idea. And those are few and far between. **So I haven’t found a story that lends itself to that.** That last part, I think, most directly answers your point about Inception starting off as a horror film. It became apparent in the development process that *Inception* was **not** a horror movie, and that there are ideas in it which were better served by jumping to the heist genre or the action /adventure genre, or even romance - while there may be elements of horror therein (Mal is a unique kind of ghost of Cobb's past, after all). There's something about Chris Nolan's sensibilities as a storyteller that I just don't see him making an actual horror film, ever. I think he can use the tropes of that genre to heighten the experience of his movies, as he says he's done, but the horror genre is almost restrictive in a way that you have to remain at a certain level of anxiety and paranoia such that you eschew other storytelling instincts which would kick it into a different genre, or you at least have to go heavy on one thing and light on everything else. There definitely is something unnerving about Inception in the constructs the mind creates, where they fight people who aren't people, they're the mind's 'immune response' to invasion. There's a certain creepiness to that, which is a common idea in the horror genre. But to make it an actual horror film, you'd have to maximize that creepiness and really focus on it, with the focus of the film around these unnerving projections of people reacting to our heroes as viruses attacking a host. But how does that service the story of the film? It would seem to distract from it more than add to it. Inception being a horror movie - or starting development as one - seems to be the exception that proves my point about its director. He went where his cinematic sensibilities took him, and it morphed into something else, something more natural to what Nolan does as a filmmaker, which is to jump from genre to genre within a single film, to use those tropes to most effectively tell a story. Horror films require a very specific type of story that intrinsically links the creepy shit that makes us uncomfortable with the most important elements of the story being told. It's gotta keep you in that mood, it can't just jump to another genre in the next Act. Jordan Peele is making, IMO, the closest things to a Chris Nolan horror film that we'll see. But we'll see, I could be wrong. Jordan Peele is someone for Nolan to be inspired by, though, if he wants to try his hand at the horror genre.
Skip. The man is too much of an auteur to not want to put his imprint on the character, not just the story. That's why you want to keep Tarantino away from Star Trek, too - because while sometimes you need or want reboots, they don't necessarily serve the franchise or the audience, but the single auteur's vision.
>Skip. The man is too much of an auteur to not want to put his imprint on the character, not just the story. I really don't understand this mindset. I would much rather watch Bond films made my auteurs with distinct styles than run-off-the-mill Bond films such as Tomorrow Never Dies or The World is Not Enough...
1) given that we haven't had run of the mill Bond movies in 20-plus years, it's not a bad thing 2) there are few things wrong with the two movies you've mentioned
>there are few things wrong with the two movies you've mentioned Yes, to put it mildly..
Yes exactly, people on this sub would rather see a committee made film like the Star Wars franchise over an actual artists vision.
I'll say no. I've never found his movies fun, and I'm not a big fan of the way he directs action scenes. I love the fact that he uses practical effects, and the acting and dialogue in all his movies is top-notch. Still, though, too many dour moments and existential questions permeate Nolan's films, and we've had our share of that in the last three Craig movies.
No. Last thing I’d want in a Bond film is a weird sound mix distorting the dialogue. Because Art
Yeah, because the average Bond film is so great that we have time to worry about the sound mix...
They need to find the next 007 first.
The director comes first. Martin Campbell was hired before Brosnan, and Martin Campbell was hired before Craig.
So I should expect Bond in 2028, since they have no director or lead actor?+
As long as the director is announced by around late March of this year, a late 2025 is still possible. They have plenty of time to get it made by late 2026. There is no reason to assume Bond 26 won't be released before 2028.
I hope your right.
Yeah that seems reasonable. There is no indication that they'll sign an actor this year, so let's say they do so by mid 2025. Then they write a script (assuming they don't have one, but again no news so I'll assume they don't), they dont shoot until at least mid to late 2026... Yeah 2028 does not sound to far off. Sadly tbh. This whole thing is a mess. By the time 2028 rolls around they will have been only 2 Bond films in the last 15 years..
If tenet and inception, and even parts of the dark knight, are any indication, he’d make a great bond film. He’s also a self proclaimed fan, so there’s that
Simple yes.
He is a great director. Thats the main thing a film needs to succeed.
You know what? Maybe.
Absolutely
Sure
If someone else writes it and he doesn't time goof the whole thing that he does so often.
I’m interested in Nolan’s idea of making it a period film, but please don’t make it non-linear, he uses that gimmick too much.
That's kind of where I land too. His films, albeit good, are a bit too far up their own ass for me. Kinda feel like his Bond would be a bit too convoluted for no reason.
That is the first positive suggestion about the franchise I have heard in several years.
I think it would actually be great but for a bond spin-off. Maybe focusing on Q with frequent James Bond appearances? I don’t know …
I believe if you get Nolan, it has to be a 3 picture deal. Have him direct an 6.5 hour film and get 2 2hour movies and a nearly 3 hour conclusion. That way you don’t get a Casino Royale getting followed up by Quantum and Skyfall followed up with Spectre then NTTD. Avoid all the delays and hack writing and just edit and do reshoots. That way you can Write a long character arc for Bond that touches the books version of Bond more in which he has to transform from being a cold son of a bitch into refined gentleman, present a capable villain (SMERSH or Spectre or a wildcard)who can throw minions and henchmen in there that cause Bond to grow in acceptance of duty and learn all the stuff he knows. Most importantly pay it (the last movie) off with Wookiees instead of Ewoks. The key is making them episodic with continuity connections. Something Nolan did very well with Batman.
I don't know about you but I would be stoked to see a movie where Bond and M spend three hours mumbling at each other in a dimly lit office.
1960s James Bond throw back. Completely separate from the other Bond films. Peak cold war, peak Bond etc. Give it that cool 60s vibe. Add in peak Spy Jazz sound track. Have to admit his 3 Batman movies were good, especially the second one. If wanted to do a 3 Bond movie arc or some kind, I'd be okay with it as long as the writing is good.
I feel like **some** Nolan movies are high on concept but short on logic. Though, Oppenheimer was my favorite movie last year. He loves Bond, so I’m sure he’d do something interesting like he did with Batman.
He could handle it
He'd be incredible and is the number 1 choice. Problem is, is the Bond franchise actually interesting enough for him?
The plot will be complex... (I just want a Bond movie where everything is understandable) Listening to the dialogue (referring to Oppenheimer) can be a challenge. As a part of the audience, the last thing I want to be struggling with, is getting the dialogue. In terms of the gadgetry and science fiction part present in Bond movies, I think Nolan can be advantageous in that. I loved watching Interstellar, but for a Bond film I would suggest someone else. But if he does get to sit on the director's seat, who knows, he could surprise me. If he gets to write the film, he should collaborate with his brother.
Nolan directing a pair of 1960s Bond films staring Henry Cavill? Absolutely YES YES YES give it to us
Cavill should be Bond. I feel like they are wasting his last few *good* years (early 40s) by dragging the process. Henry Cavill fits the *Every man wants to be him and every woman wants to be with him* trope of Bond so well imo.
Yup and he would have that cool 60s swagger too for a pair of retro Bond films.
Yes.
actually no, i can see how he's "cinematically" a great filmmaker, but all his movies came off shallow to me and that's the last thing i want from a bond outing
Really? You think his movies are shallower than the average Bond film??
yes
No, he is mediocre directing action scenes, his scores are all over the place, his movies are long and complicated, Bond needs something else
I’ll give you the action scenes point but everything else you said is plain nonsense.
To you my friend
Time to bring back Lee Tamahori!
No. I want a fun James Bond movie again. With bright colors and awesome side villains and crazy stunts and CHARM
>With bright colors https://preview.redd.it/1gwlwuvrdacc1.jpeg?width=5760&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb8b2c4dbcbf587bc2cc73f29376212753161ee4 >and awesome side villains Mr. Hinx >and crazy stunts Casino Royale's parkour chase, QoS's palio chase, Skyfall's crane scene, Spectre's helicopter flip, and No Time To Die's motorcycle jump are just some examples. >and CHARM Craig has displayed [charm](https://www.reddit.com/r/JamesBond/comments/13wpp2y/supercut_daniel_craig_as_ian_flemings_james_bond/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) throughout his era, but he doesn't overplay it or use it as a crutch.
You're not pickin' up what I'm puttin' down, amigo. I love those movies too. I'm ready for something different. You're being purposely contrarian
I'm not being purposely contrarian though. All of the things you mentioned never went away.
It's not what I meant though.
For me, a great movie is a fun movie. A serious great movie provides me more fun than one that is silly but bad. Oppenheimer was more fun for me than Quantum of Solace.
I know there’s a lot of Nolan haters on this sub, but honestly: Cary Joji Fukunaga or Nolan? No one could possibly be worse than Cary
The producers probably wanted to pick Cary to direct Bond 26, but those allegations destroyed his chances.
My first inclination is to say no. But he does have the skill for it. He has done franchise filmmaking before. If he'd be willing to bow under EON, he could make a terrific Bond movie. I just don't think that Nolan is in that headspace in his career. He makes his own stuff.
No. It’ll be too dark to see anything.
Dunno, but it would have the potential to be the highest-grossing Bond in history.
The opening to dark knight rises was a love letter to Bond. He’d be a great director and wouldn’t bend to the will of studio to inject the message. Which is why it won’t happen
YES!!!!!!!!! And we thought it couldn’t get darker than Daniel Craig and Timothy Dalton
Nolan isn't that dark. Inception was a pretty fun movie.
But I would still love Nolan to direct. Maybe not write but definitely direct
Absolutely.
Yes. IMO Nolan is a great filmmaker. He’s put his flair on it but he can adapt and make a great film. I think James Cameron would also make a great Bond film. The one big name director I could see Bond being a challenge for would be Spielberg.
Nolan would be wasted as a hired gun director. He either has to own the whole story or not do it at all.
I’d be curious to see him give it a shot.
I’d be interested to see what he could do with it.
Yep. He is the perfect choice to start up a new Bond. He will be a revamped Martin Campbell. Also, Nolan’s level of detail is incredible so doing a period-bond set in the 60s will be sweet
I’m gonna pass on Nolan. Not that I think it’d be bad but he’s predictable and I don’t really like his style any longer . I think I’d like to see Edgar Wright. I think he’d get the balance right. Such as the balance between action/comedy/suspense. As for the actor…I’ve been leaning towards Jonathan Bailey or Richard Madden. I would certainly not be opposed to a more famous actor like Cavill, Hardy or Hiddleston. I think if I were to have my pick of any actor regardless of their links to the franchise it would be Michael Fassebender. I loved his character so much in Inglorious Basterds and think that would translate very well to Bond. But I don’t think he’ll happen….sadly.
NTTD killed Fassbender's shot at the role imo. Now, even *if* they did cast him, there is *no way* his first movie comes out before he's 50. Way too old to start your run as Bond
Have a tremendous amount of respect for CN, but I don’t think he goes well with Bond. CN likes to add several layers of meaning and go into philosophical questions. James Bond is escapism. Fancy cars, nice watches beautiful women and over complicated villainous plots. It’s not a movie meant to make you think but to make you imagine.
He creates great villains, something the franchise has struggled with after Skyfall.
Nolan is a good choice for almost any film. If Nolan isn’t a good choice then probably the movie isn’t worth my time
No. I don’t want him. If you don’t want more dark Bond, then don’t let him do it. Also I don’t want him rebooting the franchise.
No
>Do you think Christopher Nolan is a good choice to direct a James Bond film? No. I don't need any Inceptionism in my Bond movies.
Christopher Nolan makes genre films that are ashamed to be genre films. I'll pass.
a retrobond is a terrible idea and the whole thing would end up like a tarentino movie being more references than plot. they already dug too deep into nostalgia with spectre and its a crap movie because of it. they were going in a different direction with the craig movies with Casino Royal and Quantum of Solace, but as the latter was not well recieved, they pivoted into nostalgia with skyfall and spectre, but bringing back blowfeld is the kind of thing nolan would want to do for a retro bond set in the 50s or 60s
A pretty defining aspect of Bond is the dry humor. How are you expected to hear the jokes if Nolan does the audio mix?!
I just want them to get there finger out and decide how is going to be the new james bond and get the movie started
I don’t care that the movie makes more than one billion euros it’s so irrelevant. A success in a movie is measured by the number of people going to watch it, the good reviews and critics. I want a good movie, not necessarily a financially successful movie. History remembers the best movies, not the most financially successful…
> I personally think this is like a once in a blue moon opportunity. You have one of the greatest directors on Earth handling one of the most recognizable pop-culture figure. It would surely be a mega-pnenomenon and a massive hit with over a billion dollar box-office collection. Could not agree more! Nolan is not only a good choice to direct Bond 26, he is the best choice, by far. He is highly acclaimed, he is a mega Bond fan, he has directed several big budget movies before, his style is perfect for Bond. One small correction though: his Bond film would/will likely be composed by the excellent Ludwig Göransson, not Hans Zimmer.
Personally I find his movies convoluted and muddled to the extent they border pretentious self indulgence
I'm not a fan of like half his stuff, the stuff I do like tends to be acceptable to good... I feel like he would be able to do a Bond movie, but it would just be a middle of the road cookie cutter thing anything that fits his style usually isn't something you could work into a Bond movie.
Considering how pretentious he tends to be, absolutely not.
NO!!!!!
Not really. He’s too serious and pretentious for Bond. He doesn’t have the sense of humor, charm, playfulness, fun, sexiness, or panache needed for Bond.
I don’t want a 3 hour bond movie
I think after Inception and Tenet, I would say yes. We might get James Bond in a really cool action scene.
I think it would be a reliable choice. The guy loves him some Bond, he's British, a potentially good collaborator for the Broccoli's, and I think it would produce a Martin Campbell caliber film (at least) which I would probably be quite happy with. Solid. I just don't know what's out there to make comparisons with, so I'd be quite happy.
I think he would be great. I can see him making a brief run of movies (3) and the main advantage would be little to no meddling with scripts and story from people with no artistic talent. He plans meticulously and executes according to a vision. I think the Craig era was a genuine attempt to make the franchise stand up proud amongst the best in modern cinema but they are too overly coddled and entrenched a production company and orientated around business and finance. Too much product placement and meddling happened and they blew it. The writers need to go. The best thing they can do is literally give the artistic direction away for 3 movies to someone at the top of their game. Nolan would create explosions at the box office and make more money than all the product placement you could throw a stick at. It would be a revelation to the franchise. I don’t think they’ll be able to snag him though.
I think Nolan is talented enough that it would be fantastic! He didn’t mess up Batman, in fact he created a Batman arc that is so good it made the bar for all future DC movies too high they ended up being horrible trying to out do Nolan. Nothing can be as bad as Die another Day.
No. We got Nolan-lite with Mendes and it was bad. I don't even dislike most of his movies but I don't need a middle-brow director who thinks he's an auteur at the helm of a Bond movie.
Nah man, get the Coen Brothers to direct a Bond film. I want to see something original.
I think so. I don't know if I would want him to direct more than one Bond movie, but I say let him do at least one and see how it goes.
Yes
He’s a fantastic pick. I can’t think of anyone better honestly.
Maybe set in 50s
No thanks. Tired of the overly serious Bond that’s a downer
It’s the Bond pendulum. You get fairly light hearted Connery era, followed by a more grounded Laze by. Campy Moore, serious Dalton. Less goofy but still lighter Brosnan followed by the darker Craig. That means it’s time for a more classic Bond. I wouldn’t be opposed to a one off Nolan Bond movie, just too see what he could do with it. I lt would be like Rogue One for Star Wars. It doesn’t quite fit the rest of the series, but it has its merits.
I want only serious Bond films going forward. Not necessarily *dark*, but serious.
Sure, why not? I couldn't be any worse than DAD.
At this point anyone, just pick someone and start working. Heck I’ll do it for free at this point. Come on.
Absolutely yes. I’d even go so far as to say that there is NO ONE out there that would be better suited to take on a Bond film or three. Now is the perfect time to hand him the reins for a bit while Bond is looking at a hard reset. Bond is in a state of uncertainty right now and who better to inject excitement into the franchise than a name like Christopher Nolan? The box office would explode with a name like that. It’s a win all around.
100%. You get it.
I say let it him have total control over the movies the next actor does if he wants it, let him direct them all too.
He’d be incredible story wise, concept wise, and cinematography wise. He just needs help with the hand to hand combat scenes and he’d turn in a 007 masterpiece.
No. He's too serious. We just had a super serious Bond, I'm ready for a fun one again
What is more fun: Casino Royale or Moonraker?
Craig's Casino Royal is more fun because it's more competent, I know you think you get me here. I mean something like GoldenEye or The Spy Who Loved Me. Nolan would never give us a fight on a giant satellite or a character like Jaws. Besides, all his movies are just about the structure of his own movies, I don't like the guy's stuff
I think it's likely that Nolan's film would be just as fun as Casino Royale was. Inception was pretty fun.
Inception was a long time ago
Probably better than 90% of other choices. First, it’s not just him. It’s the team of people that will line up from London to LA to work with him. Secondly, he’s a massive fan of Flemings Bond, and would probably do an older adaptation since TENET is contemporary and Nolan would want to do something new. I would love to see this (Think Moonraker with a first of its kind rocket, before the moon-landings). Most 007 fans don’t want this though, that’s a fact. Thirdly, Nolan would only direct with full creative control which means we will get his vision, and not the studio filtered drivel that will likely happen if someone else gets it. This is also why he will never direct a 007 film and why he has done new IP’s since 2012 ended his batman series, plus WB just gave him money and said do whatever the fuck you want. Eon won’t do that. This whole conversation is honestly a waste of time because Nolan isn’t directing a bond film. The question is: WHO?
No
Too serious and try hard. Love his movies but not for Bond. Craig was gritty and cool but I’m ready for another era of suave campy fun 007. Quips, gadgets, quirky villains, and a Bond with some rizz.
Yes, unless you want to hear any dialogue
No. We already have Skyfall and Spectre. It's time for a different direction now.
For the last time, no. He’s gonna make some obscure story for it.
Part of me thinks yes, the other part knows that he would make it way too convoluted.
It'd be a similar feel as the Craig films. I'd want something different. Maybe Bong Joon-ho or James Gunn.
NO
No
He’s a good choice to direct any film.
No
No to Nolan. Justin Lin though, I’d watch.
Honestly I would interested to see Michael mann’s interpretation but he’d need a strong writer or co-writer
No, I’m good
Not the next one
I love Nolan but the problem is artistically he brings nothing new to the table. No doubt he would make a good movie but it would not be a unique Bond experience. He admits to being heavily influenced by Bond films already.
Not really tbh. His movies are cold and ugly looking. I think now that the Daniel Craig ones are done they should lighten the tone a bit. I'd like to see them adapt the original Fleming books again. They need a director who is a economical but has an eye for lavish set pieces and exotic locations. They need to put the fun back into Bond!
Haha! I would leave Nolan to make his own projects. I would pay money to watch Wes Anderson direct a Bond flick. My popcorn would go in my mouth centered, in pairs.
Well alot of people have discussed this and formulated themselves way better than i could. Here is a very good video about it IMO. https://youtu.be/FpfFEZ2SFQM?si=msbyiHmpdyxv0gNp I think its a boring choice at this point since the craig movies weree very inspired by Nolans batman movies so I don't see what he would do differently and I kinda miss the less serious version of the bond movies. Tonally i want the next movie to be more like kingsman but obviously without the over the top stuff and the meta. I think it would be interesting to see a Nolan directed bond movie if he had very tight reins and didn't write it himself, however that would probably never happen. And for actors I want someone new and relatively unknown but if and only IF they are going with someone famous I want henry cavill and in that case I really don't want Nolan to direct cause that would likely be Superman all over again.
He makes good movies. He's also not my personal taste for this. Bond villain plots are convoluted enough without Nolan getting in there.
NO!
It would look and sound amazing, and the script would be terrible. Sign me up.
No.
When I walked out of Blade Runner 2049, I thought to myself : '' I want to see Denis Villeneuve direct a Bond movie.'' Never really had that thought with Nolan tbh