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    Nicolas Winding Refn Says He Turned Down ‘Spectre’ Directing Gig

    “Spectre” had a much bloodier future in store. Nicolas Winding Refn says he was tapped to direct the most recent Bond film, but turned down the big-profile gig. According to Refn, Eon Productions approached him to take the reins of the latest installment of the long-running franchise before Sam Mendes signed on to helm the film. But he refused the offer,... <a href="https://variety.com/2016/film/news/nicolas-winding-refn-spectre-directing-1201808590/" title="Read Nicolas Winding Refn Says He Tu

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    Drive Director Discussed Wonder Woman Movie Starring Christina Hendricks

    Nicolas Winding Refn has revealed that he met with Warner Bros about the possibility of directing the ‘Wonder Woman’ movie currently set for release in 2017. The 'Drive’ and 'Neon Demon’ director revealed that he was insistent that 'Mad Men’ star and Refn’s regular collaborator Christina Hendricks play the iconic heroine. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Refn laughed off the suggestion Warner Bros would never even let him - a provocative and violent filmmaker - through the door, rev