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Greta Gerwig has proved her prowess as a talented director and storyteller. And her position as a worthy director has further been solidified with her recentBarbie’sgrowing commercial success. Her two previous directorial venturesLady BirdandLittle Womenreceived critical praise and several Academy Award nominations.
While appearing for a podcast, the actress hinted that she is open to directing aJames Bondfilm. If that were to take place, it would break a 61-year-old tradition, making her the first woman to direct the celebrated action-spy thriller.
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AfterBarbie, Greta Gerwig To DirectJames Bond?
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Greta Gerwigis already a successful actress after having starred in multiple roles and establishing her name in mainstream cinema. She has further shown her talent and her ability as a director and storyteller after her directorial ventures received critical praise and appraisal from the audience and critics. Her recent,Barbie, had one of the biggest openings and has easily become a commercial success even against the likes ofChristopher Nolan‘sOppenheimerandTom Cruise‘sMission: Impossible.
In a recent interview withInside Total Film, a podcast, the actress and director appeared to talk about her recent release, and her future ventures. When asked whether she would be interested in directing aJames Bondfilm sometime in the future, Gerwig replied,
“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…“
TheBarbiedirector replied referring to her upcoming project which is an adaptation of C. S. Lewis’sThe Chronicles of Narnia. While she appears to be busy, the possibility of Greta Gerwig directing aJames Bondfilm seems really exciting, even more so since the rumors of Henry Cavill finally landing the 007 role seem to be gaining momentum.
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Henry Cavill To Finally Play James Bond?
It is common knowledge thatHenry Cavillwould have been James Bond had it not been forDaniel Craig. Ever since the star quit his role in the Netflix seriesThe Witcherand got fired from DC, fans have been hoping that Cavill would finally get to play the famous British spy.
While there has been no official announcement, there have been rumors that the star is in the line to play James Bond next. Among the many actors in line, Cavill appears to be a leading choice, especially since fans have been wanting for years to see theMan of Steelactor as 007.
Now as Greta Gerwig has hinted that she would love to direct a Bond film, it would certainly be amazing to see Cavill as James Bond in a film directed by Gerwig.
Source:Inside Total Film
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
