Yann Demange’s theatrical credits include 2014’s ’71 and next year’s White Boy Rick, while David Mackenzie is notable for directing 2003’s Young Adam, 2011’s Perfect Sense and 2016’s Hell or High Water and the upcoming Outlaw King, among others.
Of these three directors, Denis Villeneuve is the most well known in Hollywood thanks to his work on Sicario and Arrival.
Villeneuve’s next movie is October’s Blade Runner 2049, and after that, he’s set to helm the Dune reboot, which could potentially prevent him from overseeing James Bond 25 if there’s a scheduling conflict.
Each of these three men would bring a unique touch to the James Bond franchise, though Demange stands to benefit the most from coming aboard in terms of raising his profile for a wider audience.