Mendes will not helm next Bond movie

Sam Mendes has confirmed he won't direct the next Bond film.

The 'Skyfall' director – who picked up the Outstanding British Film prize at the BAFTAs last month – is too busy with his theatre commitments to helm the 24th chapter of the Daniel Craig-fronted spy franchise and has regretfully decided to pass up producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's "generous" offer.