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

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Jordan Moreau The search is on for the next James Bond actor after Daniel Craig finishes his run, but the hunt for the next 007 director already has a new volunteer: Denis Villeneuve.On the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, hosted by Josh Horowitz, Villeneuve said he’s a huge Bond fan and it would be a dream for him to direct a movie in the franchise if he were ever asked.“Franky — 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,” Villeneuve said. “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.