Martin Campbell, director of Casino Royale and Goldeneye, discusses the possibility of helming a future James Bond film. While he denies current rumors of directing Bond 26, he expresses his enduring love for the franchise and the potential of returning to it.
Casino Royale director Martin Campbell addresses whether he would be interested in directing Bond 26 , were the chance to present itself. Campbell made his Bond debut with 1995’s Goldeneye, providing a sure hand with the movie’s action, and helping the franchise reset to a $356 million box office tally. Campbell was later brought back to helm Daniel Craig’s debut Bond entry, a $616 million worldwide hit, and there has been talk of him taking a third turn at helming a Bond franchise movie.
Yeah, I wouldn't say no. The point is that I love Bond. Bond is something I grew up with, right? Way back to Dr. No, when I took my mother to see it. And Bond is, always for me, an event picture. The point is, when I used to see Bond, it was an event. And that's what's so great about them. The budgets are big, the action's terrific, and the character's terrific.
And I've loved all the Bonds. I mean, the original Connery, who I was brought up with, was probably my favorite, if you see what I mean. But the way it's actually the arc of Bond over how many years, God knows it at 50 years or something. It's extraordinary. So he's obviously doing something right. Eon is inherently conservative in their handling of the Bond IP, and can be counted on to move slowly and carefully into whatever new future awaits.
JAMES BOND MARTIN CAMPBELL BOND 26 DIRECTOR CASINO ROYALE
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