Sam Mendes May Direct Bond 23

by pastapadre
Posted January 6th, 2010 at 12:24 pm

While Quantum of Solace was a big success financially it was seen as somewhat of a disappointment by moviegoers. There was definitely less enthusiasm than had come out of Casino Royale, which was likely more responsible for Quantum’s success than how good the movie was. That basically sealed the fate of director Marc Forster and led to speculation as to who would take over the franchise.

The name that has now come up is somewhat surprising. Sam Mendes, who is very highly regarded but has never done an action movie like Bond, is the name that is now attached and currently negotiating a potential deal. Mendes is best known for American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, and Revolutionary Road. All these movies have slanted towards being very stylish dramas rather than anything action packed. Still with someone of Mendes’ caliber it makes for an interesting decision and one that will be highly scrutinized or rewarded depending on the outcome.

Just yesterday it was learned that with MGM up for sale production on Bond 23 has been delayed. It was supposed to begin late this year but now that is in serious question. Originally planned for a November 2011 release it looks more likely to slide into 2012.

Tags: bond 23

http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

I read a report that, along with Mendes negotiating to become the director, shooting has been fast-tracked and may start this summer – a release would then still come in summer of 2011.

And now it's being reported that Mendes is just a "consultant" – this avoids MGM having "any contractual ownership of Bond 23 should EON gain the right to move the franchise away from the lion."

http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articles/bond_23_re…
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

I read a report that, along with Mendes negotiating to become the director, shooting has been fast-tracked and may start this summer – a release would then still come in summer of 2011.

And now it's being reported that Mendes is just a "consultant" – this avoids MGM having "any contractual ownership of Bond 23 should EON gain the right to move the franchise away from the lion."

http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articles/bond_23_re…
SDwinder

Great news! I loved Casino Royale but QofS was a directing and editing disaster. I can't believe they actually released it the way it was after such a great reboot with CR.
SDwinder

Great news! I loved Casino Royale but QofS was a directing and editing disaster. I can't believe they actually released it the way it was after such a great reboot with CR.
Richy

Why are they blaming Marc Forster for Quantum of Solace? How about the writers? A film can only be as good as the source material. I saw nothing wrong with how the movie was directed, it was just the story that was less than inspired.
Richy

Why are they blaming Marc Forster for Quantum of Solace? How about the writers? A film can only be as good as the source material. I saw nothing wrong with how the movie was directed, it was just the story that was less than inspired.
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

I think much of the blame should rest with Dan Bradley for the shakey-cam action scenes, which was my biggest dissappointment with QoS. I hated the shakey-cam in the Bourne films, and hated it in Bond.

And despite the fact that Pervis and Wade are coming back as writers, it's nice to see that they are adding new blood by signing on the writer from Frost/Nixon.
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

I think much of the blame should rest with Dan Bradley for the shakey-cam action scenes, which was my biggest dissappointment with QoS. I hated the shakey-cam in the Bourne films, and hated it in Bond.

And despite the fact that Pervis and Wade are coming back as writers, it's nice to see that they are adding new blood by signing on the writer from Frost/Nixon.