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While Christopher Nolan hasn’t helmed a James Fond feature yet, the influence of the iconic British Spy he grew up watching can be found in Nolan’s filmography, especially in The Dark Knight Rises. In 2012, the director revealed that he drew inspiration fromThe Spy Who Loved Mefor delving into a more expansive scope for the final entry in the acclaimed trilogy.
However,TDKRisn’t the lone film in his filmography that showcases Nolan’s love forBondmovies, as the director touched on the film that pays homage to his favoriteBondfilm.
Christopher Nolan Touched on the Homage He Paid to His FavoriteJames BondFeature
While to most, the best entry in theBondfranchise would involve films including Sean Connery or Daniel Craig, interestingly, Nolan’s favorite of the bunch includes neither. Joining auteurDenis Villeneuvein aninterviewafter an Imax screening ofTenet, undoubtedly the closest to aBondfeature in Nolan’s filmography alongsideInception, the director revealed his favoriteBondfilm. And to fans’ surprise, it’s George Lazenby’sOn Her Majesty’s Secret Service, which the director deemed the most emotional entry in the IP’s history.
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Expanding on his love for the film, the director revealed that the sky chase and the big fortress in the snow inInceptionis a homage to the 1969 classic.
Although it was Lazenby’s first and lone outing as the iconic British spy, with time, fans have come to appreciate his iteration, as his vulnerable take on the Spy was a fresh departure from the norm.
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Christopher Nolan Isn’t Linked to the UpcomingJames BondFilm
WhileChristopher Nolanis undoubtedly a huge James Bond fan, unfortunately for fans, the director will not helm the next iteration of James Bond, despite rumors suggesting otherwise. Even though many credible sources claimed the Oscar-nominated filmmaker was in talks to direct the nextBondfeature, which was set to take place in the 60s, Nolan debunked these claims. Speaking withThe Associated Press, he said:
“No, sadly no — no truth to those rumors,”
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Although it’s unfortunate for fans, it’d be exciting to see what the future holds for Christopher Nolan, especially after the humongous critical and commercial success ofOppenheimer. And with no James Bond in sight for the director, this opens the door for Nolan to helm more original projects.
On Her Majesty’s Secret Serviceis available to stream on Max.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
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