Well, it turns out that Gilroy was set to turn his hand to the world of 007, revealing that he had actually prepared a pitch for a potential James Bond story.
"We wanted to go back to the ’60s and do it in black and white and do Carnaby St and do the whole thing.
"I thought it was a really swinging idea, like $30 million [budget], but he couldn’t get them to… they just wouldn’t give anybody control."
As for the future of Bond, that is currently very much up in the air, with the fate of the franchise and its next lead yet to be determined.
Previously slated to direct No Time to Die, Boyle seemed to rule out the prospect of returning to Bond in an interview with Business Insider, saying: "That ship has sailed."
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However, Boyle did tell Deadline: "Well, you should never say never, and nobody should ever say never. We tried our best and we couldn't find a way of harmoniously doing it so we parted company and we wished each other well and it's probably best left there... You never say never."
Although no casting details have been confirmed just yet, it's a big step in the right direction for fans who are patiently waiting for further details on the future of Bond.
"We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, who made so many extraordinary films, and honoured and excited to keep the spirit of Bond very much alive as he embarks on his next adventure."
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