Answer:

apted

AnswerCrossword Clue
APTEDMichael whose "63 Up" will presumably be next
APTED"Gorillas in the Mist" director Michael
APTEDMichael in the movie biz
APTED"Coal Miner's Daughter" director Michael
APTED"49 Up" director Michael
APTED"The World Is Not Enough" director
APTEDDirector Michael
APTED"Up" series documentarian Michael
APTED"Nell" director Michael
APTEDMichael who directed the Bond film "The World Is Not Enough"
APTEDMichael who directed "14 Up" through "56 Up"