Twitter can't keep calm, 'Slumdog Millionaire' filmmaker Danny Boyle may direct 'Bond 25'

"Slumdog Millionaire" helmer Danny Boyle' name is at the top of the list of directors being considered for the next James Bond movie. Boyle, who won the 2009 Best Director Oscar for his India-set "Slumdog Millionaire", also has critically-acclaimed titles such as "Trainspotting" and "127 Hours" to his credit. The 61-year-old director is a favourite of Eon Productions and MGM Studios for the next installment in the James Bond series, reported Variety.

The studio earlier hoped to collaborate with the Oscar-winning director on "Skyfall" and "Spectre", which were eventually helmed by Sam Mendes. Boyle has always shown a keen interest in directing a Bond film. He last helmed "T2", a sequel to his highly acclaimed 1996 black comedy "Trainspotting". The report also stated that Yann Demange, director of "White Boy Rick", is also in the race to helm the project.
Recently, "Dunkirk" director Christopher Nolan had denied that he will be directing the next Bond film. "I won't be the man (to direct the next Bond). No, categorically. I think every time they hire a new director I'm rumoured to be doing it,' Nolan had said.

And Bond fans are overwhelmed with this news.

Though my choice to direct #Bond25 would be Susanne Bier (@NightManagerAMC) or Lone Scherfig (@theirfinest), I think Boyle is an exciting possibility. He has tremendous range and, most importantly, a sense of humor. After gloomy Sam Mendes, the series could use a lighter touch. https://t.co/EPTLpLAyHn

— Matthew Chernov (@MatthewChernov) February 21, 2018

The only great thing about the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony was Danny Boyle’s mini-Bond movie with Daniel Craig and Queen Elizabeth. The more I think about him directing #Bond25 the more I like it. We could have a Mendes/Skyfall situation.

— Time To Bond (@TimeToBond007) February 21, 2018

Danny Boyle would be a really interesting choice for #Bond25. There's the potential of getting a classic spy thriller from him. https://t.co/JVeNXwoaiK

—  SM  (@iSrikanthMenon) February 21, 2018

This would really be exciting but we cant just have a one off director we need a franchise moulder #Bond25 https://t.co/G1XH4rPhk0

— themickminasshow (@MOVIESTVMAD) February 21, 2018

HOLY JAMES BOND #Bond25 https://t.co/Y4X7OsXktQ

— Men vs. Movies (@menvsmovies) February 21, 2018

Danny Boyle may direct #Bond25 #JamesBond25 movie. Interesting a good choice.

— Ryan (@R36Coburn) February 21, 2018

Reportedly, Boyle had once rejected the idea of directing a Bond film as he confessed that he can't handle high-budget film like James Bond.

(With PTI inputs)