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[Double-0-Seven]

Awful news. At least Mendes doesn't rule out returning in the future. Maybe a break is what he needs and then in a film or two he can deliver another one of Skyfall's quality.

 

I have faith that EON can soldier on without him and still deliver a quality film, perhaps taking influence from what worked in Skyfall.

 

I'd be happy with Martin Campbell returning. He's had a break for two films so I think he's probably refreshed too.

[DamnCoffee]

Well that's a massive shame. I was really looking forward to 'The Sam Mendes Bond trilogy.' Ah well, I guess this just excites the prospect of getting someone completely different. I hope Fincher gets it in the future!

[SecretAgentFan]

IMO, it was the only sensible decision Mendes could make.

 

If you have a major success you can only lose by repeating yourself immediately. That´s why Campbell always denied to return for the following film.

 

Although Mendes´ absence will probably mean no Deakins and no Newman (hey, David Arnold just popped the champagne...) I guess the chances for a straight mission, a no-fuss Bond adventure have skyrocketed...

[Mallory]

As much as I want Mendes to direct Bond 24. it would have meant another delay so he can finish his production. Nobdy wants any more delays.

[QOS4EVER]

I would love for Campbell to return but I don't see that happening since I believe he himself ruled it out ....

 

 

 

Marc Forster .....Anyone? .......

[thecasinoroyale]

Can't say Mendes hasn't earned his place amongst the greats of the Bond alumni to go down in history!

[tdalton]

Excellent news.  It'll be interesting to see who they choose next, but it'll most certainly be someone who they think can deliver them an Oscar-worthy film.

 

Marc Forster .....Anyone? .......

 

As much as I'd like that to happen, it's not going to.  EON wants to distance itself as far from Quantum of Solace as it can, which means no Forster and most likely no resolution to the Quantum organization's story arc.

[QOS4EVER]

Excellent news.  It'll be interesting to see who they choose next, but it'll most certainly be someone who they think can deliver them an Oscar-worthy film.

 

Marc Forster .....Anyone? .......

 

As much as I'd like that to happen, it's not going to.  EON wants to distance itself as far from Quantum of Solace as it can, which means no Forster and most likely no resolution to the Quantum organization's story arc.

Damn, No Quantum arc also

Another Oscar worthy director must mean again another sad Drama flick

[tdalton]

Excellent news.  It'll be interesting to see who they choose next, but it'll most certainly be someone who they think can deliver them an Oscar-worthy film.

 

Marc Forster .....Anyone? .......

 

As much as I'd like that to happen, it's not going to.  EON wants to distance itself as far from Quantum of Solace as it can, which means no Forster and most likely no resolution to the Quantum organization's story arc.

Damn, No Quantum arc also

Another Oscar worthy director must mean again another sad Drama flick

 

I can't foresee them going back to Quantum.  If as much time has passed between Quantum of Solace and Skyfall, then it would stand to reason that Quantum has been dealt with.  If the organization had continued on, then the level of concern showed towards them in QOS would have only grown exponentially over the years if they had continued to operate within the various governments of the world.  

 

As for the director, I'm all for them trying the Skyfall approach again, meaning that I'm up for another dramatic film.  The new director just needs to make sure that Logan's script is up to par and isn't littered with the countless plot holes and that it doesn't reuse a great deal of material from a previous Bond film.  The script for Skyfall is where it fell apart for me, but the approach to the film is one that I'd like to see them continue with.

[DamnCoffee]

I think we will see Quantum again. For an era so reliant on continuity and character development, they can't not tie up the Quantum storyline. The organisation is great, it's just Quantum of Solace didn't really have a chance to show how shadowy they can be. I see Blofeld being introduced at the end of the next one, Tracy in Bond 25, and Craigs last, Bond 26 being a faithful You Only Live Twice adaptation. Then we can have Bond 27 pick up with a fresh actor and story. 

[Iceskater101]

I don't think they will go back to Quantum, but if they did it better be done well. I think it should be someone who has had work with doing an action movie before, it makes me a little less worried because action films are a different way of directing than any other type of film. My vote is for Brad Bird because he really picked up the Mission Impossible Franchise, I mean he could definitely make a great Bond film.

[007jamesbond]

so disappointed that Sam mendes is gone I don't want an all action movie that would take away the plot

[Shrublands]

 

Marc Forster .....Anyone? .......

I'd prefer them not to bother with a film at all, quite frankly.

[007jamesbond]

 

 

Marc Forster .....Anyone? .......

I'd prefer them not to bother with a film at all, quite frankly.

 

why would we want him back.......I like QOEver hate Skyfall and love QOS wrong choice and worst than Sam Mendes

[Shrublands]

 

why would we want him back.......

Some people may want to see a director who facilitates a terrible script and even worst editing.

[Commander E]

I'm still shocked, although I'm happy with his decision.

Whoever they choose next, all I can hope for is that (s)he's passionate about Bond in some way, and that they're not there to just "do a turn".

I'm with tdalton in that I'd like for them to bring fresh ideas into the franchise, and to create new iconic moments for Bond. I had enough nostalgia moments and homages in Skyfall.

The thrill begins!

Edited by Commander E, 08 March 2013 - 01:14 AM.

[Vauxhall]

Tom Hooper, Joe Wright or Matthew Vaughn are my early thoughts on BOND 24 directors.

Will be interesting to see who EON have on their radars.

[Royal Dalton]

Peter Webber.

[The Shark]

Edgar Wright is my pick. Joe Cornish is another.

[Matt_13]

I wonder if this improves the prospects of Bond 24 getting underway before the end of the year.

[007jamesbond]

is Matthew Vaugh available? Should we consider maybe Ralph Finnes as Director? Ben Affleck?

[TheREAL008]

Everyone is going to agree on Christopher Nolan, as if he's the second coming of Orson Wells. Just give him his chance and let's just please move on.

[007jamesbond]

Christopher Nolan don't really have that much of action either? he no better than Mendes in that area............we don't need him

[Matt_13]

Ralph Fiennes isn't a terrible idea. I think Matt Vaughn would do a fine job, despite not being a particularly inspired choice, while Chris Nolan gets a resounding "No" from me. While the temptation is definitely there for me to throw Marc Forster's name back in the mix (I think he'd do an outstanding job with a finished script) I'm a bit stumped as to where to go from here. I do quite like the idea of Ralph Fiennes, though.

[The Shark]

 

Everyone is going to agree on Christopher Nolan, as if he's the second coming of Orson Wells. Just give him his chance and let's just please move on.

 

Everyone? Just read all of the nos in this thread!

[JimmyBond]

Agreed, I don't see Nolan doing it (or even being approached). This news regarding Mendes though, it's a tad shocking as I was so sure he'd return. Still, the possibilities are endless, I for one am excited about that.

[TheREAL008]

Oh good.

[tdalton]

I think we will see Quantum again. For an era so reliant on continuity and character development, they can't not tie up the Quantum storyline. The organisation is great, it's just Quantum of Solace didn't really have a chance to show how shadowy they can be. I see Blofeld being introduced at the end of the next one, Tracy in Bond 25, and Craigs last, Bond 26 being a faithful You Only Live Twice adaptation. Then we can have Bond 27 pick up with a fresh actor and story.

Just going back to the idea that I was typing out when the site disappeared or crashed or whatever, but I really don't think that Quantum will make a return. Going with the idea that Craig's Era is dependent on continuity (I don't really think that it is, but for argument's sake let's say that it is), then Quantum would have most likely been dealt with by the time Skyfall came around. If it hadn't been, then surely it would have been a topic of conversation at some point during Skyfall. Since M and the rest of MI6 seemed so terrified by the organization during Quantum of Solace, it only stands to reason that that fear would have grown exponentially over the course of 6-8 years if the organization continued to operate on a global scale.

I think what they'll do is retroactively go back and say that Greene and Yusef gave up enough information for Bond to get hot on the trail of the organization and ultimately take them down in the years between Quantum of Solace and Skyfall.

[007jamesbond]

Ralph Finnes don't have much director experience but I sure he could do it plus he worked with John Logan in his first movie.....could be a interesting choice

[SecretAgentFan]

Ralph Fiennes would be splendid! He knows and loves everything Fleming-ian, his "Coriolanus" was terrific. AND he probably could focus more on directing and not insist on injecting too much M into the film.