Sam Mendes Says He's Done Directing James Bond Films. The next James Bond film will probably have to find both a new leading man and a director.“It was an incredible adventure, I loved every second of it,” “Skyfall” and “Spectre” director Sam Mendes (“American Beauty”) said of his recent half- decade with the franchise. And at the end of the day, I want to make stories with new characters,” he explained to a Welsh audience on Saturday, according to the Associated Press. Also Read: Priyanka Chopra Makes a Bid to Play James Bond: 'It Sounds Like My Life Already' (Video)Mendes told those at the Hay Festival of literature in Wales that he hopes the next Bond director comes from “an unexpected direction,” kind of like he did. The director already had a celebrated career before he took on the huge task of steering the 0. He broke out in 1. American Beauty,” his directorial debut. The film, which starred Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening, was a smash hit, grossing more than $3. Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Mendes. He followed that up with 2. Road to Perdition,” in which Tom Hanks and Paul Newman starred opposite a then- little- known British actor named Daniel Craig. The movies “Jarhead,” “Revolutionary Road” and “Away We Go” followed before Mendes was tapped for Bond. Also Read: Sam Mendes to Lead Venice Film Festival Jury. His first outing behind the camera for 0. Skyfall,” received wide critical acclaim, five Oscar nominations and two wins, including a statuette for Adele’s theme song. The movie grossed $1. Three years later, “Spectre” banked another $8. Academy Award for Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes’ original song. And as far as who should replace Bond himself — Daniel Craig, as of late — as the future face of the franchise, Mendes said there’s no point in fans trying to lobby via the Internet.“It’s not a democracy . Now the search for a new 0. British actors are reportedly in talks with Eon Productions to become the Seventh Bond. Here's a look at the top contenders and the performances that may prove they are worthy of being Craig's successor. Eon. Idris Elba has achieved critical and popular acclaim with a variety of roles ranging from . Algunos GIFS de por qu! Remember, remember, the 5th of November / Galer Adele Electrifies Oscars With 'Skyfall. Best Actress nominee Jennifer Lawrence. The Paul Epworth-produced 'Skyfall' theme was up for. The magazine had her good friend Jennifer Lawrence write. I remember sneaking backstage while she performed 'Skyfall,' trying to squeeze a ball gown. 007 Jennifer Lawrence Podcast. Published February 2, 2016. Usage Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0. Topics Jennifer Lawrence, 007, Jen, latest. Skyfall leads Empire nominations Skyfall in running for Best Film at Empire awards along with 007 Daniel Craig for best actor and Dame Judi Dench for best. Elba's Luther is the same, catching and punishing criminals in a manner that.. BBCTom Hiddleston has quickly become the odds- on favorite since it was first reported he was in talks to become Bond, and that's no surprise. Hiddleston's got the suave grace and smile of Pierce Brosnan and the same educational pedigree of Bond, with both spending their formative years at Eton College. Bond Material: Hiddleston could be another Brosnan- esque Bond if Eon called for it, but his recent performance in . He's dangerously violent. He seduces women who later get killed for associating with him. He's got sex appeal even when he's brawling and uncovering conspiracies. Hiddleston can pick up where Craig left off without a hitch. AMCDamian Lewis has been in the discussion for the role since before . He's not quite as well- known as Hiddleston or Elba, but has made a name for himself as one of the stars of . Bell got his practice fighting on a moving choo- choo in . Sean Connery was an under- the- radar pick, and Craig had only just started to gain mainstream fame with . He has gone on record saying that he's not interested in heading off to Hollywood yet. But while Eon Productions is based in England, becoming the next Bond would surely put him on the fast track to getting offers from the big studios in L. A. Bond Material: Beyond his roguish good looks, there's not much about Norton's work that immediately presents a case for him being a fit for Bond. His most famous role is in the British TV series . Maybe that's a sign that he's good with a script that involves following a breadcrumb trail like James Bond always does? We're reaching here. Outside these six contending men, there's the movement on the Internet calling for a female Bond. This contingent seems to have rallied around . Unfortunately for these fans, there's been no serious talks for a . Even if there were, Anderson would probably be out of the running because she is American. Getty. Previous Slide. Next Slide. How these six actors — and one actress — have what it takes to don Bond’s tux. It seems that after four films, Daniel Craig is bringing his groundbreaking run as James Bond to an end. Now the search for a new 0. British actors are reportedly in talks with Eon Productions to become the Seventh Bond. Here's a look at the top contenders and the performances that may prove they are worthy of being Craig's successor.
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