Sherlock Director Reportedly Being Considered For Bond 25

Once considered for Casino Royale, Paul McGuigan might get his chance this time.

By Joe Skrebels

Sherlock director Paul McGuigan is reportedly being considered to helm the 25th film in the James Bond franchise.

According to IndieWire, franchise co-owners Eon Productions are pleased enough with McGuigan's upcoming movie, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool that he will now be considered for the prestigious position.

It's not the first time McGuigan's been connected with Bond - we were writing about the Scottish director 13 years ago, in connection with the film that would go onto become Casino Royale.

Last year, The Night Manager's Susanne Bier was linked with the job, but that prospect may have faded if Tom Hiddleston is indeed no longer connected with the title role.

McGuigan's directed four episodes of Sherlock, including one of our all-time favourites, the introduction of Moriarty in "The Great Game" - proof of his his skill with a good villain, perhaps?

There's a lot still to be decided for Bond 25. Repeat screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade seem to be back in place, but there are still the thorny issues of which company will distribute the film, plus whether Daniel Craig will finally confirm that he'll return to play the lead.

Joe Skrebels is IGN's UK News Editor, and he would like to play the role of James Bond's watch one day. Follow him on Twitter.

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