"I'll get it, Denis"
Denis Villeneuve has thrown his director's chair into the ring for Bond 26.
"I would deeply love to one day make a James Bond movie", he said.
"It's a character that I've been with — like everybody — since my childhood. I have massive affection for Bond. It would be a big challenge for people to try and reboot it after what Daniel [Craig] did.
"What Daniel Craig brought to Bond was so unique and strong and probably unmatchable. He's the ultimate James Bond. I can't wait to see Cary's [Joji Fukunaga] movie. I'm very excited. I'm one of the biggest Bond fans.
"It's really a massive privilege. I don't want to say I'm very arrogant or pretentious right now. It's true that it would be a dream to do 007 — that would be pure cinematic joy".
The Canadian has previously helmed Sicario, Arrival, and Bladerunner 2049. His sci-fi epic Dune is expected to be the first of a two-part series.
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Joe is Editor of For Bond Fans Only and a writer by trade. When he's not watching Bond, he can be found listening to The Beatles and worrying about West Ham. You can find him on Twitter @joeemerywrites
