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Sam Mendes Doubts Making Another James Bond Movie & Says Producers Want Directors "Who Are More Controllable"
Sam Mendes doubts he will director another James Bond movie after helming 2012’s Skyfall and 2015’s Spectre. In HBO’s The Franchise, the filmmaker spoofs the process of making big-budget franchises and,
Sam Mendes doesn’t think he’s “controllable” enough to make another Bond
Riding high off his satirical send-up of superhero cinema, The Franchise, director Sam Mendes tells Inverse that he doesn’t anticipate another chance at James Bond. Mendes, who directed a series high ( Skyfall) and a series snooze ( Spectre ),
‘Skyfall' Director Sam Mendes Says James Bond Studio Prefers Filmmakers ‘Who Are More Controllable': ‘I Would Doubt' I'd Return
Sam Mendes directed two James Bond movies, “Skyfall” (2012) and “Spectre” (2015), and he doubts he’ll return to the 007 franchise to helm a third entry. Speaking to Inverse to promote his new HBO series “The Franchise,
Sam Mendes: James Bond Producers Want Directors Who Are ‘Controllable by the Studio’
Skyfall' and 'Spectre' helmer Sam Mendes explained why the James Bond producers and studio Amazon/MGM want directors who they can control.
Sam Mendes doubts return to James Bond, critiques studio preferences for "controllable" directors
Mendes remarked, “Never say never, to quote the man, but I would doubt it.” He elaborated on the impact that directing Bond had on his career, stating, “It was very good for me at that moment in my life.
James Bond Studio Wants Filmmakers ‘Who Are More Controllable,’ Skyfall and Spectre Director Sam Mendes Says
That’s according to Sam Mendes, and he should know; Mendes directed the Daniel Craig-starring Skyfall and Spectre to record-breaking success, with 2012’s Skyfall becoming the highest-grossing James Bond movie of all time with a whopping $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office.
There's A Good Reason Sam Mendes Won't Make Another James Bond Movie
Skyfall and Spectre director Sam Mendes doesn't expect he'll helm another James Bond movie, and his reasons for thinking that are quite sound.
The Franchise: Sam Mendes Told Two MCU Directors to ‘Tune In and Have a Laugh’ — Grade HBO Spoof’s Premiere
Eye of the Storm. HBO’s The Franchise premiered on Sunday night, following the crew of the aforementioned, unloved superhero ...
How Sam Mendes and Jez Butterworth Brought a New and Improved Version of “The Hills of California” to Broadway
The director and the playwright talk memory, loss and rewriting their latest Broadway play. Plus: the joys and pitfalls of ...
HBO’s The Franchise Makes Superhero Moviemaking Look Super Silly — And That’s the Point, Says EP Sam Mendes
HBO’s The Franchise may forever alter the way you experience a big-budget, IP-driven movie, by revealing just how silly it ...
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THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Brings Sam Mendes & Jez Butterworth Back To Broadway
One of the most dynamic theatrical duos of the modern era, director Sam Mendes and playwright Jez Butterworth, return to ...
Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Franchise' On HBO, A Comedy About A Superhero Franchise Movie Going Sideways
The series is co-created by Jon Brown, Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci. Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Lolly Adefope and Daniel Brühl star.
How To Watch The Franchise Online And Stream HBO’s Superhero Satire From Anywhere
US viewers can watch The Franchise every Sunday from October 6 on HBO, with episodes airing on HBO from 10pm ET/PT.
‘The Hills of California’ Review: An Epic of Decrepit Dreams
Directed by Sam Mendes, Jez Butterworth’s play on Broadway spans decades in its story of an Englishwoman and her four ...
‘The Franchise’ Trailer: Richard E. Grant Mocks Marvel Method Acting in ‘Veep’ Creator’s Latest Workplace Comedy
The 'Veep' creator's latest workplace comedy 'The Franchise' stars Aya Cash, Himesh Patel, Richard E. Grant, and Billy ...