Denis Villeneuve Wants to Direct a James Bond Movie: ‘I’m One of the Biggest Bond Fans’

greenlit “Dune: Part Two” – an adaptation of the second half of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel to continue the story that Villeneuve began in the just-released “Dune” – the “Arrival” filmmaker says his dream is to ultimately make at least three “Dune” movies to tell the complete story of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides.“I always envisioned three movies,” Villeneuve told EW. “It’s not that I want to do a franchise, but this is ‘Dune,’ and ‘Dune’ is a huge story.

It seemed, that the idea that a third film, “Dune: Messiah” could be a good idea, “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve said, casually, in the press tour for “Dune” this fall. But now that “Dune” had an excellent box-office-topping weekend and Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.

With “Blade Runner 2049” and definitely “Dune,” Denis Villeneuve has cemented himself in the minds of many as a master filmmaker when it comes to big screen spectacle. That is a description that has also been given to director Christopher Nolan.

With millions of people being exposed to the beauty and majesty of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel, “Dune,” thanks to the new film adaptation from director Denis Villeneuve, folks are learning about the characters that populate the world of Arrakis, including Duncan Idaho (and yes, people have thoughts about that name).

Frank Herbert’s 1965 spacey odyssey, “Dune,” has long been one of the profoundly influential crucial crown jewels in the pantheon of science fiction. This means, of course, it’s been one of the great white whales for filmmakers to adapt.

delayed more than a year due to COVID-19, and even though cinemas around the world have largely reopened, concerns over the pandemic have tripped up the movie’s box office performance relative to other Bond flicks.For instance, in 2015, “Spectre” opened to $70 million, while the 2012 hit “Skyfall” debuted at $88 million.

Now that he’s saying goodbye to James Bond, many are wondering what a young Daniel Craig looked like before he ever took on the role of 007. It’s been fifteen years since the English actor first took on the role of the super spy, so suffice to say he looked quite different back then.

Dune director, who has previously helmed the likes of Blade Runner 2049, Arrival and Prisoners, volunteered himself as the next Bond director during the Happy Sad Confused podcast hosted by Josh Horowitz.Speaking on the show, Villeneuve said: “Frankly – and I cannot believe I would say that – but the answer would be a massive yes. 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.

is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to catch up on past films in the decades-long series. With a catalogue this wide, and having gone through a couple of different rights issues, there’s no one-stop shop to find all the James Bond movies streaming.

Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast (via IndieWire) to promote “Dune,” Villeneuve – who has mentioned the James Bond franchise in the past – was asked whether it’s still on his directing wish list. “Frankly, the answer would be a massive yes,” Villeneuve responded.

Not only was the choice to hire Cary Fukunaga to direct “No Time to Die” a great idea, considering the end result, but the fact that an American was given the reins to the very British James Bond franchise opened up the future to include some top-tier filmmakers that would be great fits to direct their own installment. Case in point—Denis Villeneuve.

Pierce Brosnan’s final outing from 2002 begins with Bond being tortured in a North Korean prison camp for a year and only gets worse from there.You’ll start to notice a trend that an actor’s last time playing Bond is often his worst. Writers throw everything at the wall to distract from the fact that their 007 is disenchanted, sleepy and, frankly, a bit long in the tooth.

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentWhen Daniel Craig signed on as James Bond in 2005, he found himself under attack by snipers more vicious than any 007 had ever faced: the media.The naysayers immediately lamented the “blond Bond” and criticized his blue eyes. The London Daily Mirror on Oct.

For the uninitiated, the James Bond franchise can feel daunting. Even those who are fans of the Bond movies may not have seen a large majority of them simply because there are 25 (and counting) that span nearly six decades.

Daniel Craig is opening up about his final performance as James Bond in "No Time To Die."  Craig, 53, appeared on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday morning where he discussed the big happenings in his life as of late: playing the iconic British spy one last time, getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and becoming an honorary commander in the Royal Navy.

As the world prepares to see Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond in "No Time To Die," it’s been announced that the actor will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside a fellow 007 actor.  On Oct. 6, two days ahead of the release of "No Time To Die" following months of delays brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Craig will be honored as the 2,704th celebrity to get a star on the Walk of Fame.

No Time To Die. Yet, perhaps to some surprise, Seydoux had no idea she would be returning for a second Bond movie following Spectre.

Jordan Moreau Ahead of the U.S. release of “No Time to Die,” Daniel Craig will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The 007 actor will get his star in a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct.

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Ricky Gervais has nominated himself to play James Bond following Daniel Craig – although he has some conditions.Following the release of Craig’s last bow as Bond in No Time To Die, rumours over who will replace him as 007 are back in full swing.Gervais has since thrown his name into contention, sharing a picture of himself sporting a tuxedo from when he hosted the Golden Globes in 2020.The comedian captioned the post: “I’ll be the next James Bond but I’m not doing any running around or working