It’s not that any of the male directors who have worked on recent Bond films like Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, or Spectre have done bad jobs, but bringing in fresh blood that’s notably different from previous filmmakers could work wonders on the path to giving the franchise a new flavor.
Then there’s the simple fact that we’ve never had a female director on a James Bond movie.
It’s no secret that the franchise kind of needs a big shot of adrenaline in the wake of the polarizing Spectre, and a big part of that could involve bringing in a filmmaker with a decidedly distinct point of view.