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''No Time to Die'' was the 25th film of Eon Production's James Bond franchise. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, it was originally released in September 2021 and marked the final appearance of Daniel Craig in the series, as his Bond was killed off in the film. Originally, however, Danny Boyle was to direct the film, '''utilizing a screenplay from John Hogie that was deemed to contain "crazy, madcap ideas"'''.

==Background==
In February 2018, it was reported that Danny Boyle was being heavily considered to direct the next James Bond film, known simply back then as ''Bond 25''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210903073404/https://variety.com/2018/film/news/james-bond-25-danny-boyle-director-1202705314/ Archived ''Variety'' reporting on Boyle being greatly considered to direct ''Bond 25''.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref> A month later, Boyle confirmed he was indeed interested in directing the film, working on a screenplay with John Hodge, who he had also collaborated with on ''Trainspotting''.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/mar/15/james-bond-danny-boyle-reveals-he-is-working-on-script-for-next-film ''The Guardian'' reporting on Boyle confirming he was working on a screenplay with Hogie.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref> Boyle was confirmed to be the director of the film on 25th May 2018, with his hiring highly influenced by the screenplay.<ref name="hire">[https://www.indiewire.com/2018/05/bond-25-director-confirmed-danny-boyle-production-date-1201897905/ ''IndieWire'' reporting on Boyle being announced as the director.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref> Boyle and Hogie ultimately replaced the original draft long-term Bond writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade created in 2017, with Boyle aiming to start production on the film in December that year.<ref name="hire"/>

However, in August 2018, it was announced that Boyle and Hodge were to leave the project, with Fukunaga taking over as director in September 2018.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211012130931/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-bond-25-loses-director-danny-boyle-1136378/ Archived ''The Hollywood Reporter'' reporting on Boyle leaving the project.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref><ref>[https://variety.com/2018/film/news/james-bond-25-cary-joji-fukunaga-director-1202950078/ ''Variety'' reporting on Fukunaga taking over as director.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref> Initial reports stated that Boyle had creative differences with the producers on the film's script; particularly, it was claimed Boyle was against having Bond be killed off in the film, deeming it "ridiculous".<ref>[https://www.nme.com/news/danny-boyle-quit-bond-over-killing-off-daniel-craig2371168-2371168 ''NME'' reporting on Boyle leaving allegedly over plans to kill Bond.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref> In a March 2019 interview with ''The Guardian'', Boyle revealed the script disputes left him with the choice of either replacing his screenwriter or leaving the project, ultimately opting for the latter option.<ref name="dispute">[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/mar/21/danny-boyle-says-script-dispute-made-him-quit-bond-25 ''The Guardian'' where Boyle detailed the script dispute that caused him to leave the project.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref> He also felt that the concepts he and Hodge established had potential, stating "What John Hodge and I were doing, I thought, was really good. It wasn’t finished, but it could have been really good... You have to believe in your process and part of that is the partnership I have with a writer."<ref name="dispute"/> Boyle refused to elaborate on particular disagreements with the script, stating that it would be "unfair" on replacement director Fukunaga.<ref name="dispute"/>

''No Time to Die'''s set designer Mark Tildesley remained vague on the details surrounding Boyle's concepts, but described them as "crazy madcap ideas" which were in conflict with Eon's plans.<ref>[https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2491858/danny-boyles-bond-25-was-filled-with-crazy-madcap-ideas ''CinemaBlend'' where Tildesley summarised Boyle's concepts for the film.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref> Nevertheless, a casting sheet leaked in July 2018 indicated that the film was based on current affairs, with the main antagonist being a male Russian, who, among other characteristics, had charisma and had a cold and vindictive personality.<ref name="mi6">[https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/bond-25-casting-call ''MI6-HQ'' providing the leaked casting sheet for Boyle's sheet.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref><ref name="leakguard">[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jul/20/bond-villain-russian ''The Guardian'' reporting on the leaked casting sheet.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref> Additionally, a Russian female leading role was listed, excelling physically while also being a survivor, suggesting a sympathetic narrative for her character.<ref name="mi6"/><ref name="leakguard"/> A supporting role was to be played by an Māori actor gifted with stage combat skills, the character being "“authoritative, cunning, ruthless and loyal."<ref name="mi6"/><ref name="leakguard"/> Concept art would also be leaked on 20th October 2021.<ref>[https://www.krop.com/timbrowning/#/ Concept art provided by Tim Browning.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref><ref>[https://imgur.com/a/B8JQn0O Concept art for Boyle's version of the film.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref>

==Availability==
While the corresponding casting sheet and concept art were publicly leaked, the Hodge screenplay, which was deemed unfinished by Boyle,<ref name="dispute"/> has yet to see any kind of public release.<ref>[https://collider.com/danny-boyle-no-time-to-die-what-happened-james-bond/ ''Collider'' noting the lack of a screenplay leak.] Retrieved 3rd May '22</ref> If copies still exist, they most likely remain with either Eon and/or Boyle and Hodge.

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==See Also==
*[[Calvin - Bond Reviewer (partially found episodes of internet review series; 2010)]]
*[[GoldenEye 007 (found build of cancelled Xbox Live Arcade remaster of Nintendo 64 first-person shooter; 2007-2008)]]
*[[Goldeneye 007 (lost build of unreleased Virtual Boy game; 1996)]]
*[[Goldfinger (partially found deleted scenes from James Bond movie; 1964)]]
*[[James Bond 007: A License To Thrill (partially found motion simulator ride; 1998-2002)]]
*[[John Smith: Special Agent (found original version of "James Bond Jr." NES game; 1991)]]
*[[Omnibus: The British Hero (lost television documentary; 1973)]]
*[[Per Fine Ounce (partially found manuscript of James Bond novel; 1966)]]
*[[The Property of a Lady (lost production material of cancelled James Bond film; 1990-1993)]]
*[[Warhead 2000 (cancelled James Bond film; 1996-1999)]]
*[[You Only Live Twice (lost Jan Werich footage of spy film; 1967)]]

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