Legendary icon Steve McQueen rumored to direct next James Bond film as franchise seeks bold new vision
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McQueen, the Oscar-winning director of '12 Years a Slave', is reportedly in talks to helm the next 007 installment, signaling a shift towards grittier, character-driven storytelling
With no lead actor yet attached, the Bond producers are taking a risk by tapping an unconventional director, hinting that the iconic spy series could be in for a major reinvention