Originally intended to helm James Bond’s final cinematic adventure, No Time to Die, renowned director Danny Boyle, had to step down from the project due to artistic disagreements. Recently, he has officially announced his decision to forego any future involvement in the 007 franchise.
In an interview with Business Insider regarding his new movie, Boyle discussed Bond. When inquired about rejoining the series since Amazon assumed creative control of the films, Boyle expressed, “The opportunity has passed by.
Initially, Boyle had been planned to helm the 25th installment of the series, using a screenplay penned by his frequent partner, John Hodge.
Back in August 2018, the original pair decided to step away from the project, leaving me with quite a challenge! Thankfully, Cary Joji Fukunaga stepped up to the plate, not only taking on the director’s role but also co-writing the script alongside Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. It was an exciting turn of events for this movie enthusiast!
Boyle expressed his sole remorse upon departing the project by stating, “The storyline was exceptionally well-written,” further praising John Hodge as an exceptionally talented writer.
In all likelihood, the movie plot would’ve centered on a malevolent character from Russia, much like the final cut of No Time to Die, and it may also have featured Bond’s demise, similar to the film’s eventual conclusion.
28 Years Later marks director Danny Boyle’s return to filmmaking since Yesterday in 2019, as he collaborates once more with screenwriter Alex Garland from the movie 28 Days Later. The cast includes Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is speculated to be a potential successor for the role of Bond.
Recently, there’s been intense progress on Bond 26 as producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal have joined forces in London for the project.
At CinemaCon, the head of film, streaming, and theaters for Amazon MGM, Courtenay Valenti, expressed that they are dedicated to preserving the esteemed history of this iconic character. They aim to excite global audiences with a captivating, innovative new chapter, collaborating with Amy and David on this venture.
Amy and David are currently setting up shop in London and unfortunately can’t make it tonight, but we’re excited about the fantastic collaboration we anticipate from them. Many thanks, Amy and David!
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2025-06-16 13:34