Sam Neill will n't be returning for Bond 's next go - round . Mendes ' s said that he did n't direct James Bond 's 24th adventure . While he said he wo n't be directing 007â€²s next picture , he did n't rule out a return later on .
Sam Mendes wo n't be returning for Bond 's next go-round . Mendes ' rep confirmed that he wo n't direct James Bond 's 24th adventure . While Mendes said he wo n't be directing 007â€²s next picture , he did n't rule out a return later on .