James Bond 25 release could be delayed amid director Danny Boyle's exodus from film
The North American release date for the upcoming James Bond movie - tentatively slated for November 8, 2019 - remains up in the air following Danny Boyle's exodus from the project over creative differences earlier this week.
Sources told The Hollywood Reporter the movie will not hits its original release date, and could be pushed back until the following year.
The film will be distributed in the states by MGM, and overseas by Universal; in the U.K., its release date is slated for October 25, 2019, the publication reported.
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Uncertain: The release date of the yet-to-be-titled 25th James Bond movie, starring Daniel Craig, remains in the air amid Danny Boyle leaving the film, according to THR
In a separate report, insiders told Deadline indicated that the film remains on track to hit theaters November 8, citing contrary information as 'wishful thinking by rival distributors.'
The date might remain intact assuming a new director is hired within the next two months. Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, according to the outlet, have yet to declare which direction they will be moving in.
Filmmakers who could step in to replace Boyle include Dallas Buyers Club's Jean-Marc Vallee, Baby Driver's Edgar Wright, Hell or High Water's David Mackenzie and White Boy Rick' Yann Demange, the outlet reported.
Boyle, who was slated to commence production in four months, departed over creative differences. He had been collaborating with screenwriter John Hodge on the script for the movie.
The month in question will be a big one in cinemas, with Wonder Woman 1984 due to debut November 1.
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Gone: Acclaimed filmmaker Danny Boyle, seen in March in NYC, left the film earlier this week
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Last hurrah: The upcoming film will be Daniel Craig's last in the iconic role
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