John Hodge

  • NewsDeadline

    How A Danny Boyle-Directed James Bond Film Could Happen: Think ‘Trainspotting’ Reunion

    <strong>EXCLUSIVE</strong>: My pal Justin Kroll at Variety is on to something with his speculative report that Danny Boyle is high on MGM’s list to take the helm of James Bond. But the scenario is complicated and fascinating, my sources said. When he directed the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics, Boyle helmed Daniel Craig in a filmed bit that involved an action scene with a cameo from Queen Elizabeth II, so there is history between the actor and filmmaker. Boyle had an idea…

  • NewsBen Bussey

    Trainspotting Sequel Has Started Production

    20 years on from the groundbreaking original, cameras are finally rolling on a ‘Trainspotting’ sequel. It had been known for a while that work was underway on a follow-up film, reuniting director Danny Boyle with the cast of the 1996 cult classic - but now Boyle has confirmed the as-yet untitled sequel has started filming.

  • NewsBen Bussey

    Sony Picks Up Trainspotting Sequel

    Sony company Tri-Star Pictures have acquired the worldwide distribution rights to Danny Boyle’s long-awaited sequel to ‘Trainspotting,’ multiple sources report.