James Bond 25: Director Shortlist Revealed

By James Hunt /

2. David Mackenzie

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Although he made his feature film debut back in 2002, it was with 2016's Hell or High Water that David Mackenzie came to most people's attention. A thrilling neo-Western, if Mackenzie can bring that style to Bond then he'd be a good pick although, like Demange, it'd be another massive step-up in terms of budget and pressure.

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Next up he's got The Outlaw King, starring Chris Pine and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, after which his slate will be free for Bond.