James Bond 25 new director favourite Yann Demange SPEAKS OUT on rumours

With production set to begin on December 3, the hunt for Boyle’s replacement to direct James Bond 25 is still on.

And one of the favourites is Demange, whose odds have been as high as 3-1 with some bookmakers.

The ’71 and White Boy Rick director is rumoured to have been in the running even before Boyle originally signed on.

However in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Demange is adamant that it’s all just rumours and gossip.

He said: “It’s all wild speculation! Everyone is so obsessed with gossip and rumours.

“And that’s all it was, honestly. I was in post-production and if it had been more than just a rumour, I wasn’t the one in the know about it.”

When asked if it’s difficult to keep away from the endless speculation, the filmmaker replied: “Not really.

“I’ve been in Chicago, shooting nights in the woods and getting bitten to s*** by mosquitoes, and the furthest thing from my mind is gossip about a job that I’ve not even heard about.”

Last week his odds slashed to 7-2, ahead of Dunkirk’s Christopher Nolan.

Meanwhile SJ Clarkson and Bart Layton are also claimed to be having meeting with Bond producers.

Hopefully it won’t be much longer before an official announcement is finally made.

James Bond 25 is set for release in October 2019.