U.K. Bookie offers up odds on next Bond director; Guy Ritchie in the lead with Tarantino a longshot
Mar. 7, 2013
U.K. bookie William Hill, one of the biggest names in betting across the pond, has named Guy Ritchie as the best bet for helming Bond 24 with 4:1 odds, following on the heels of the most successful Bond film ever, Skyfall. After director Sam Mendes made his intentions not to return to the series the rumblings have started about who will slide into his place. Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have always hired British filmmakers to tackle the franchise, so Ritchie has that block already checked. In addition, Ritchie also has crossover appeal, having directed the indie favorites LOCK, STOCK, AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS and SNATCH, and the blockbuster SHERLOCK HOLMES films starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.
Other contenders included two-time Bond director Martin Campbell at 9/1, Ang Lee and Ridley Scott both at 25/1, with longshots being Clint Eastwood, James Cameron and Quentin Tarantino at 33/1. This is all just fun conjecture, so I wouldn't start calling your local bookie over this, but it does generate some interesting thought into where EON Productions will go with their next Bond helmer.
Personally, I think Ritchie is not only a great choice, but the best one. I think he could add some really hard-hitting visuals, as is his style, to the Bond franchise, and teaming him up with Daniel Craig just seems like a no-brainer. It feels like Craig should've been in all of Ritchie's movies to date as he's got that weathered bad ass look that seems befitting of a Guy Ritchie protagonist. Mendes pulled off a clean, slick Bond with SKYFALL, but I'd like to see a rough, stylish Bond. Ritchie has shown that he can transcend the odd violent crime caper and make something large scale and commercial while still retaining his personal style with the SHERLOCK HOLMES films. I say hand him the keys to the Rolls.
"The SHERLOCK HOLMES films have been an enormous success and we believe that Guy Ritchie is the man to be entrusted with the Bond franchise, although Bond by Quentin Tarantino would make interesting viewing," said a spokesman for Hill. I agree.
In addition to this news, it looks like the producers are also trying to woo Adele back to the franchise as well, after winning an Oscar for her title song to SKYFALL (the best Bond song ever, in my opinion). Much like Shirley Bassey, who did continuous themes for DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, MOONRAKER, and GOLDFINGER. It would be the first time they've used the same artist for the theme since then. No official confirmation on that, but after such an epic tune, how could the producers not want her back for more?
What do you guys think? Should Ritchie direct? Should Adele return?
| Extra Tidbit: | If none of these choices suit you, who do YOU think should direct the next Bond? |
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| Source: | The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair |
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It will be Matthew Vaughn
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ALSO: Wouldn't it be nice
ALSO: Wouldn't it be nice to get The Heavy to do the theme for Bond 24? They're British, and they can deff record an awesome soul/rock tune. IMO.
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Holy hyperbole Batman
Guy Ritchie could actually be really good.
James Cameron? NO. I'm pretty sure he's going to be busy with Avatar for the next decade or so anyway.
Ang Lee? NO. Clint Eastwood? NO. Ridley Scott? NO.
Brad Bird could do it. He proved it with MI:Ghost Protocol.
James Cameron? NO. I'm pretty sure he's going to be busy with Avatar for the next decade or so anyway.
Ang Lee? NO. Clint Eastwood? NO. Ridley Scott? NO.
Brad Bird could do it. He proved it with MI:Ghost Protocol.
Thoughts on Tarantino.
Adele? Hell no.
No love for Matthew Vaughn?
Of course my personal pick would be Christopher Nolan....but one can only dream.
Of course my personal pick would be Christopher Nolan....but one can only dream.
I think....
How about Cronenberg. He did some serious Action with Eastern Promises...
How about Cronenberg. He did some serious Action with Eastern Promises...
I saw one site mention Darren Aronofsky, who is excellent and a little out there for Bond, but I don't think they knew that Rachel Weisz essentially left Aronofsky for Daniel Craig. (at least thats
I saw one site mention Darren Aronofsky, who is excellent and a little out there for Bond, but I don't think they knew that Rachel Weisz essentially left Aronofsky for Daniel Craig. (at least thats how it felt. Craig-Weisz seemed to happen pretty fast IIRC)
Guy Ritchie would be nice
How about Wally Pfister? His success as a director mostly relies on "Transcendence", but thats really his only project on the horizon. They could beat the rush and sign him now. Its a risk but its one that fans would be happy to see. (although he isn't British)
Joe Wright, Danny Boyle, and Mike Newell could also do the job
How about Wally Pfister? His success as a director mostly relies on "Transcendence", but thats really his only project on the horizon. They could beat the rush and sign him now. Its a risk but its one that fans would be happy to see. (although he isn't British)
Joe Wright, Danny Boyle, and Mike Newell could also do the job
Don't know about Richie. He is a very iffy director. Sometimes he can deliver, sometimes he can't. Will have to wait and see, though, unless the trailer blows my mind, I'm not too excited.
Don't know about Richie. He is a very iffy director. Sometimes he can deliver, sometimes he can't. Will have to wait and see, though, unless the trailer blows my mind, I'm not too excited.
Down with Ritchie
As for the other directors listed, none of them are any good. Tarantino would be a horrible choice for Bond, nothing against Tarantino, he just has his own style and
As for the other directors listed, none of them are any good. Tarantino would be a horrible choice for Bond, nothing against Tarantino, he just has his own style and flare that doesn't match well with the Bond franchise. Ang Lee is also out, I don't want the Superman Returns version of a Bond movie. Ridley Scott could be good, but I think his best work is in sci-fi, not realistic action movies. Clint Eastwood isn't really a Bond director, at least not what I can envision for a movie, and James Cameron really isn't a great director any more. His best work is behind him, let him stick to his career of creating movies for the sole purpose of showcasing new technologies he's developed for filmmaking. And finally, don't use previous Bond directors, this is a new Bond I don't want to see a rehash of the campy versions of the 80's/90's.
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