Will Sam Mendes Be Able To Replicate Skyfall's Success?

The news that Sam Mendes – who helmed the most successful Bond of all time – is returning for the 24th incarnation of 007 will come as a huge relief for fans of the franchise. Skyfall was praised for its modern, innovative approach to the Bond saga and won Mendes many plaudits, but will his next efforts win him an Oscar?

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Skyfall did in fact win two Academy Awards, but they went to Adele for her Bond theme and one for the sound engineering team. The film was, however, the most successful film in the franchise – a wonderful achievement despite the fact that every Bond film has risen exponentially in popularity.

The British director’s inclusion is a vital ingredient towards the famous Spy series being accepted in the pantheon of The Academy. It doesn’t enjoy a close relationship with the people at The Oscars, but if anyone’s going to buck that trend, Mendes’s second crack at the whip ought to the safest bet.