Skyfall director Mendes turns down next Bond film
The Oscar winner, who was praised for his work directing Daniel Craig as 007 in Skyfall, said it had been “a very difficult decision” not to direct the next film.
He told Empire Magazine: “Directing Skyfall was one of the best experiences of my professional life, but I have theatre 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.”
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Skyfall was a critical and commercial success, picking up five Oscar nominations and winning one for Original Song.