Dark Knight Over London: Could Christopher Nolan Be on Tap to Direct Bond?

Just a few days ago, American Beauty director Sam Mendes revealed that his new James Bond film, Skyfall, was heavily influenced by director Christopher Nolan’s 2008 superhero masterpiece The Dark Knight.Today, in a conversation with Digital Spy, one of that film’s producers have said it would be “a dream” to have Nolan come direct a future Bond film.”We would of course be interested to have a discussion with him. We would like to do the same type of movie,” said Skyfall associate producer Gregg Wilson (son of veteran producer Michael G. Wilson). “It would be a dream to be with Nolan. But we always have an open mind when it comes to directors.”Skyfall will be released in theaters on November 9, 2012. Mendes is a curious choice and while few have actually seen the film, there’s been a good deal of speculation as to whether he could make a big-budget action movie work given his pedigree.”I haven’t seen Skyfall yet but I don’t think Sam Mendes should do another one,” offered veteran comic artist Kevin Maguire today on Twitter. “Give the next one to Danny Boyle or David Fincher.”