Edward Berger: The new director of James Bond or another intrigue?

In the film industry, there is a real struggle for the role of the director of the new James Bond film. Edward Berger, director of the Oscar-winning film "Unchanged on the Western Front", is the main favorite for the position.

David Michaud and his ambitions

In addition to Berger, David Michaud is also being seriously considered. He is currently working on a new version of his tragicomedy "Wizards!" for A24, due out in the fall. His previous works such as Catch-22 and By the Laws of Wolves indicate his talents and ability to bring something new to the iconic franchise.

Kelly Marcel: A woman in the director's chair?

Another contender is Kelly Marcel, who is known for the scripts for the films "Venom" and "Fifty Shades of Grey". Her move to directing with the trilogy The Last Dance, which will be released in the fall, has raised questions about the possibility of putting a woman at the helm of a 007 film for the first time.

Final negotiations with Barbara Broccoli

However, according to insiders, it was Berger who had already held an informal meeting with Bondian producer Barbara Broccoli. The negotiations were successful, and it is quite likely that he will become the new director.

"He will shoot it with a female director, but not necessarily with the aforementioned Marcel, " the insider notes.

The search for the new James Bond

In parallel with the choice of the director, the studio is looking for a new James Bond. After the resignation of Daniel Craig in 2020, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Rege-Jean Page and Henry Cavill were among the main contenders for the role.

Obviously, the final choice of the director will affect the style and atmosphere of the upcoming film. If Broccoli does decide to get a woman to direct, it could be a real revolution for the franchise.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova