Sam Mendes says directing 'James Bond' films was more about survival

Sam Mendes is one of most celebrated directors of modern cinema. Having directed pioneer films like Revolutionary Road, American Beauty and Skyfall, Sam has won accolades like Academy Award and Golden Globe Award. w, while promoting his latest film 1917, Sam Mendes opened up about directing franchisal films like James Bond. 

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Sam Mendes on directing James Bond film

Sam Mendes directed two James Bond film namely Skyfall and Spectre. Though Skyfall was reportedly considered to be one of best Bond films ever made, Spectre on or was called weakest entry in entire franchise. While speaking to a news daily, Sam Mendes opened up about experience of directing James Bond films. director stated that whenever he thinks about those two films, his stomach churns. He expressed that it is very difficult to direct franchisal films as y come along with studio interference and huge expectations from ardent fans. He called pressure of directing a Bond film is equivalent to being manr of England football team. He added that directing Bond films were more about survival as a good film would ensure stability but a bad one would jeopardize his career.

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cast and crew faced a lot of backlash by fans over mediocre entry in a Bond series with Spectre. It was n revealed that Sam Mendes himself declined to direct third installment as he wished to focus on his latest film,1917. Cary Fukunaga, who has previously directed critically acclaimed season one of True Detective, has helmed latest Bond film. Time To Die is all set to release in April 2020. 

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