11. Daniel Espinosa
After breaking through in 2010 with gripping crime thriller Snabba Cash, Daniel Espinosa quickly made the jump to Hollywood with the $85m actioner Safe House, which went on to earn more than $200m worldwide. While not as inspired a choice as some of the other names on this list, Espinosa would be a safe pair of hands capable of working from the established franchise template. And at just 37, the director has plenty of time yet to hone his craft. Snabba Cash offered a fast-paced narrative and solid performances directed with confidence and energy, while Safe House established Espinosa as a director suitably equipped for working with big stars under the watchful eye of studio executives. The direction wasn't the problem with that movie, it was well-shot but suffered from ADD-afflicted editing and an underwritten script. While he wouldn't be a choice to excite fans of the franchise, Daniel Espinosa would likely deliver a solid and action-packed Bond movie.