Susanne Bier Shortlisted For Next Bond Film?

The James Bond franchise has been ruled by men director ever since 1962's, but now that has the possibility to change. According to Radio Times, Susanne Bier has been added to the shortlist of directors being considered for the next 007 flick. According to the sources, AMC's ‘The Night Manager’ helmer might be the first female 007 director. Sam Mendes, who directed Skyfall and last year's Spectre, announced he will not return to the franchise.

“It was an incredible adventure. I loved every second of it, but I think it’s time for somebody else [to direct],” said Mendes, as quoted via The Sydney Morning Herald. “I’m a storyteller. And at the end of the day, I want to make stories with new characters,” he added.

On the speculation about who might replace Craig, Mendes says, “I can guarantee that whatever happens next it will not be what you expect. Barbara Broccoli chooses who is going to be the next Bond, end of story. And without that there would have been no Daniel Craig because public support for Daniel was zero. It was her saying: ‘That man over there, he’s going to change the whole tenor, I’m going to cast him.’ That turned the whole thing on its head.”

Even before Spectre‘s release, Mendes was talking about quitting the all-consuming franchise, saying at the time, “I don’t think I could go down that road again. You do have to put everything else on hold.” But it was only during a Welsh literature festival that he finally confirmed his departure. Despite silly and senseless rumours about the actor turning down a $100 million payday, it has yet to be confirmed whether Daniel Craig will be reprising his role for a fifth time in the franchise.

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