Denis Villeneuve on Bond 26: 'We Cannot Make Mistakes'
The Dune director says he and the crew feel the weight of bringing 007 to a new generation.
Denis Villeneuve, the director of the next James Bond film, has spoken about the pressure of handling the iconic franchise. In an interview with GQ, Villeneuve said the entire team knows they cannot afford to fail.
"We know that we cannot make mistakes," Villeneuve told GQ. "I was about to say we can't f*** it up. The truth is, we do not have the choice. We have to succeed. We have to honor the legacy, we have to honor the tradition." He added that he is a Bond fan himself and wants the movie to be good.
Regarding casting for the next 007, Villeneuve said the process is ongoing and "we are pushing the gas." Reports suggest a decision may be announced before the end of the month. Five actors are reportedly finalists, including Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O'Connor. Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have also screen-tested for the role.
Villeneuve's next film, the third in his Dune trilogy, arrives in theaters in little over a month. Star Timothée Chalamet has said he is "absolutely satisfied" with the ending. Bond 26 does not yet have a release date.
Source: GamesRadar+