Martin Campbell thinks Sam Mendes 'will do a splendid job' on Bond 23

Two-time James Bond director Martin Campbell, who ushered in both the Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig eras, has spoken about the rumours of British helmer Sam Mendes taking on Bond 23.

"Sam will do a splendid job", Campbell said. "I felt 'Quantum of Solace' completely lost its way. We were lucky on 'Casino Royale', it was the origin story of Bond. Bond had the one and only affair that meant anything to him, and affected him throughout the rest of the series."

"I had sympathy for the writers after Casino Royale because clearly the guy can’t have another meaningful relationship, he’s been fucked over by the last one. But you’ve got to do something with the character, he’s got to go somewhere."

"I’m sure Sam and Peter Morgan will come up with something. The secret to Bond is to remember it’s Bond. It’s been successful for 22 incarnations. There are a lot of elements that work, so don’t fuck with them."

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