'Skyfall' director says no to Bond 24
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March 7, 2013, Thursday
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BRITISH director Sam Mendes will not direct the next James Bond movie, despite impressing critics and breaking box office records with "Skyfall" - the 23rd movie in the spy series.
Speaking to Empire magazine published yesterday, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said he would be focusing on his theater projects for the foreseeable future.
The success of "Skyfall," the top-grossing Bond film having earned more than US$1.1 billion at the global box office, has led to media speculation that Mendes would return for Bond 24.
"It has been a very difficult decision not to accept Michael and Barbara's very generous offer to direct the next Bond movie," said Mendes, referring to Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
"Directing "Skyfall" was one of the best experiences of my professional life, but I have theater and other commitments, including productions of "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory" and "King Lear," that need my complete focus over the next year and beyond."
Mendes burst on to the movie scene by winning an Academy Award for his debut feature "American Beauty."
The 47-year-old director left the door open for a return to the franchise in the future, however. "I feel very honored to have been part of the Bond family, and very much hope I have a chance to work with them again sometime in the future."
Speaking to Empire magazine published yesterday, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said he would be focusing on his theater projects for the foreseeable future.
The success of "Skyfall," the top-grossing Bond film having earned more than US$1.1 billion at the global box office, has led to media speculation that Mendes would return for Bond 24.
"It has been a very difficult decision not to accept Michael and Barbara's very generous offer to direct the next Bond movie," said Mendes, referring to Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
"Directing "Skyfall" was one of the best experiences of my professional life, but I have theater and other commitments, including productions of "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory" and "King Lear," that need my complete focus over the next year and beyond."
Mendes burst on to the movie scene by winning an Academy Award for his debut feature "American Beauty."
The 47-year-old director left the door open for a return to the franchise in the future, however. "I feel very honored to have been part of the Bond family, and very much hope I have a chance to work with them again sometime in the future."
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