Christopher Nolan Shoots Down Rumors He’ll Direct the Next Bond Movie: ‘Sadly, No’

While 007 has influenced the director’s work, Nolan says there’s “no truth” to rumors that he’s in talks with Eon Productions

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Christopher Nolan (Credit: Getty Images)

Christopher Nolan hasn’t yet revealed what his follow-up to the critically acclaimed “Oppenheimer” will be, but it won’t be a James Bond film.

In an interview with the Associated Press on Nov. 13, the director shot down any rumors or reports that he was in talks with Bond studio Eon Productions to direct the 26th Bond film, which will see a new actor take over the role of 007 after Daniel Craig made his exit in “No Time to Die” in 2021.

“No, sadly no — no truth to those rumors,” Nolan said. “But I’m very relieved that the strike is over and we can all get back to work.”

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