Denis Villeneuve to direct next Bond film - Page 5

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In reply to TXAG 05 • 6:04p, 5/15/26

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TXAG 05 said:
Hopefully they cast Ellen Page as the next Bond.

She would fit right in.

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6:16p

AG

Dalton and Brosnan’s Bond were too young to be WWII vets obviously, but still had a Cold War background.

Goldeneye was an excellent reboot of Bond finding his place in the post-Cold War environment, and Craig’s Bond rebooted once more for the post-9/11 world. (2/4)
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But “new backstory” could simply mean updating so timelines make sense. He could still have a naval background, but now have experience as an SBS operator in Iraq/Afghanistan. Just giving new details without making it a full-blown origin story. This would be totally fine (4/4)
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In reply to TCTTS • 7:22p

AG

Hmmm, the SAS was founded during WWII so it could still be set in the original Bond timeline, but that story does make it sound guaranteed that this new version will be set in the current time. Did we already know that for certain, or is this the first implication of that?

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7:26p

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Bond doesn't need a "backstory". It's a pretty set formula. It just needs a good Bond, a good/hot email foil and a well written villain. A good opening song and opening credits go farther here than anywhere else.

Do those things and you make a good Bond film. Dont and you have a mess.

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In reply to FL_Ag1998 • 7:29p

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We don't know for certain that it's set in present day, but I would be shocked if it wasn't. Considering period pieces cost way more, and Amazon is looking to make a whole universe out of this iteration. Plus, Villeneuve just doesn't seem like a period piece guy to me. I'd bet anything he goes modern.

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In reply to TCTTS • 7:39p

AG

Gotcha, thanks