Cary Joji Fukunaga new director for James Bond 25

Days after Oscar-winner Danny Boyle walked out of the project over creative differences, Cary Joji Fukunaga has been declared as the director of Bond 25. The news has been confirmed by producers Michael G Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and star Daniel Craig.

James Bond will return. Producers Michael G Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and star Daniel Craig on Thursday announced director Cary Joji Fukunaga as the director of Bond 25. Oscar-winner Danny Boyle recently departed the project over creative differences.

The official James Bond Twitter handle quoted Wilson and Broccoli as saying, “We are delighted to be working with Cary. His versatility and innovation make him an excellent choice for our next James Bond adventure.” The tweet also revealed that the release date had been pushed by a few months to February 20, 2020. Bond 25 had previously been scheduled for a November 2019 release.