Producers confirm Trainspotting director to take the reins on 25th James Bond film – and Craig’s fifth – with Universal replacing Sony as co-distributorsAfter years of rumour and speculation, Daniel Craig’s return to the role of James Bond – and Danny Boyle’s appointment as director of the new 007 movie – have been confirmed. “We are delighted to announce that the exceptionally talented Danny Boyle will be directing Daniel Craig in his fifth outing as James Bond in the 25th instalment of the franchise,” said EON Productions’ Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the custodians of the Bond movies, in a statement on Friday. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Danny Boyle promoting T2, the Trainspotting sequel, in 2017. “I just think it’s really exciting to have Danny Boyle on board for Bond,” he said. “I was thrilled when I read that he was going to be doing it, I can’t think of a better or more exciting fit for Daniel [Craig] and the direction he’s taken the character of Bond.

Source: The Guardian May 25, 2018 07:52 UTC