Director Sam Mendes Might Return for the Next Bond Movie After All

A few months ago, Sam Mendes regretfullyannounced he wouldn't direct a Skyfall followup (Skyfallowup?) because theatrical productions ofKing Lear and Charlie and the Chocolate Factorywould require his "complete focus over the next year and beyond." Now Deadline reports that Sony and MGM are in new talks with Mendes. "They’ve decided to wait for him to work through those other commitments, and he’s now making a deal to start production probably next year." Smart thinking, everyone.