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Danny Boyle Leaves Bond 25 - Situation Review

Yesterday evening it was announced by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and current Bond actor Daniel Craig (Casino Royale, Skyfall) that Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting)  will no longer be directing Bond 25 due to creative differences between the director and the studio. The director had been brought earlier this year in May to helm the sequel. Initial Thoughts Honestly, I didn't even know that Danny Boyle was signed on for a Bond film, so this story is even more of a surprise to me. However, I kind of understand why it happened. I really enjoy Danny Boyle as a director, but I don't think he was a good match for Bond. Not just in his style of filmmaking but also in the way he makes films, which probably wouldn't have worked with a big blockbuster such as a B The James Bond Brand Whilst other Spy franchises are allowed to enjoy some creative freedom, James Bond doesn't get the same treatment. The character has been going for ...