
On set photo from the new ‘Bond 25’ confirms director Cary Fukunaga is shooting on IMAX 70mm film.
While still slated a year away for an early 2020 release, first-time Bond director Cary Fukunaga has been in production on the 25th iteration of the James Bond film series with an all-star cast including Daniel Craig, Rami Malek and Ralph Fiennes.
Now, thanks to a leaked photo found on Twitter (via @ImAFilmEditor), we have visual confirmation that (at least some part of) Bond 25 will be shot on IMAX 70mm film.
Bond 25 on IMAX 70mm
First #Bond25 set photo confirms the #Movie being captured on @IMAX 70mm #Film! pic.twitter.com/6YCnXyeVM3
However, as many Reddit users have pointed out, this might not mean that the entire film is being shot on 70mm, rather just certain expansive exteriors or specific sequences. Or, it’s always possible that the image came from the part of production from when Danny Boyle was at the helm before bowing out last August due to creative differences.
Whatever the case, Fukunaga (best known for Beast of No Nation, True Detective and Netflix’s Maniac) is well known for his penchant for shooting on film. It wouldn't be much of a surprise for him to shoot Bond 25 on film, but the possibility of it being shot entirely on IMAX 70mm would certainly be quite impressive for a Freshman Bond director.
For more reference, here’s a great BTS breakdown of one of the most famous long-take sequences from True Detective for more insights into Fukunaga's film-centric filmmaking experience.
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Definitely not anything shot by Danny Boyle. This is a recent pic taken in the last few days in Norway where principle photography has just begun
March 29, 2019 at 12:23PM
So? Who cares whether it is shot on 35mm or Si2K? Is this news?
March 30, 2019 at 10:06AM
This is *great* news.
March 30, 2019 at 12:03PM
Can't wait to experience it in Dolby Cinema!
March 30, 2019 at 12:04PM, Edited March 30, 12:04PM