Boyle to direct London Olympics opener

Boyle told BBC Radio 4's "Today" program Thursday he understands his job is "to provide a thrilling, enthralling, captivating evening."

"Hopefully, it'll take its place in the list of openings, but it'll be a new beginning, as well," he said.

Boyle's film credits include "Trainspotting," "The Beach," "Millions" and "28 Days Later." He is to make his National Theatre directorial debut this winter with a new production of "Frankenstein," the BBC noted.

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