Could the James Bond series finally hire a woman to direct? That’s the latest word from behind the scenes of Bond 25, as producers MGM and Eon have reportedly added two more names to the shortlist of directors that could possibly replace Danny Boyle. One of those names is said to be S.J. Clarkson, the longtime TV director who’s worked on everything from Marvel’s Jessica Jones and Defenders series to recent HBO fave Succession.
A new report claims director Danny Boyle left the project over a disagreement over whether or not to deliver a truly shocking ending to the film (and franchise?).
The James Bond franchise encountered a setback a couple of days ago when it was revealed that director Danny Boyle had exited Bond 25. Though no reason was given at the time of the official announcement, a new report may offer some insight into what exactly led to Boyle’s “creative differences” — and it may have had more to do with Daniel Craig than with the series’ producers.