Deuxmoi says producers of James Bond want Denis Villeneuve to be frontrunner to direct the movie

Deuxmoi says producers of James Bond want Denis Villeneuve to frontrunner to direct the movie.

There are rumors that DENIS VILLENEUVE is being actively pursued to direct the next JAMES BOND movie. He is said to be producer Barbara Broccoli’s #1 choice at the moment. 

Villeneuve, who’s known for his work on Prisoners, Sicario, Blade Runner 2049, and more, has spoken about how eager he’d be to step behind the camera on the James Bond franchise. “Frankly – and I cannot believe I would say that – but the answer would be a massive yes,” he said during an earlier appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.

“I would deeply love to one day make a James Bond movie. It’s a character that I’ve been with – like everybody – since my childhood. I have massive affection for Bond.

“It would be a big challenge for people to try and reboot it after what Daniel did. What Daniel Craig brought to Bond was so unique and strong and probably unmatchable. He’s the ultimate James Bond. I can’t wait to see Cary’s movie. I’m very excited. I’m one of the biggest Bond fans.”

The honest answer: we don’t know, but a new rumor from World of Reel and DeuxMois claims Denis Villeneuve is the “frontrunner.”

“The search is still on for the next James Bond actor, but the hunt for the next 007 director is well underway and none other than Denis Villeneuve seems to be the frontrunner at the moment,” the outlet wrote.

“Although DeuxMoi is not the most reliable of sources, they are reporting on what I’ve also been hearing since January, that Villeneuve is the #1 target for Bond producer Barbara Broccoli.”