Summary
- Greta Gerwig, director of acclaimed films like Lady Bird and Little Women, expressed interest in potentially directing a James Bond movie in the future.
- Gerwig’s involvement in the upcoming adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia and her success with Barbie indicate her capability to work with different genres and create potential blockbusters.
- If Gerwig were to direct a James Bond film, she would break a 61-year tradition and become the first female director in the franchise’s history, bringing a fresh perspective to the iconic series.
Greta Gerwig addresses the possibility of directing James Bond, which could break a major 61-year tradition for the 007 movie series. One of the highest-grossing franchises of all time, James Bond contains over 20 installments, led by actors Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig, and more. Gerwig, already an accomplished filmmaker with Lady Bird, Little Women, and most recently, Barbie, would become the first woman to direct a James Bond movie, if she decided to tackle that series in the future.
Having appeared on the Inside Total Film podcast (via Deadline), Gerwig discussed what she is currently focused on and suggested that she may be interested in James Bond at some point. When the franchise and the idea that there may be an opportunity got brought up, the director shared that she had not considered it but added that she likes Barbara Broccoli. Read Gerwig’s comments regarding James Bond below:
“Oh my God. No, we’re going to just stick with some lions [and] some dolls for the moment. But you never know. I really like Barbara Broccoli [007 Producer], so…“
What’s Next For Greta Gerwig?
Earlier in July, it was confirmed that Gerwig would write and direct the upcoming adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia. The films are based on C.S. Lewis’ novels, which track the adventures of four siblings who discover the world of Narnia and will be distributed by Netflix. Gerwig is reportedly involved in the first two entries and will likely work on those following Barbie, as she suggested during the podcast. In addition to the young children, other notable characters in The Chronicles of Narnia include the White Witch and Aslan, a lion.
A James Bond movie directed by Gerwig should not be ruled out, especially given the critical and commercial success of Barbie‘s opening weekend. As a filmmaker, Gerwig has proven capable of working with different styles and budgets and creating potential blockbusters. The Chronicles of Narnia will explore another genre as well, and when those movies are completed, it will be interesting to see what direction she goes in next.
Over the years, Gerwig’s movies have earned a lot of award recognition, and audiences are quickly being won over by her work. Should she decide to tackle James Bond, Gerwig would likely bring something new to the franchise. Breaking that 62-year tradition would also be significant since no female director has helmed the 007 story, and it is worth wondering what else she could do in the future.
Source: Inside Total Film (via Deadline)
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
