‘Skyfall’ Interview: Sam Mendes Discusses ‘Bond 23’ from Istanbul

“Regeneration, rather than evolve.” As part of my on set experience in Istanbul to see the opening action scene of James Bond’s Skyfall being filmed in Turkey, I was asked to be part of a roundtable interview with director Sam Mendes. A large group of press the day prior to visiting the set got to briefly ask the director questions about Bond 23, which is currently in the middle of shooting, with roughly 20 days of filming left until they’re finished. Sam, who I think was an inspired choice to take on this latest Bond, reveals some interesting details regarding his motivation and where they’re taking the story and the characters in Skyfall. Being able to actually watch Sam on set, and speak with him as part of this Istanbul experience and the press conference, I’m confident he was a nearly perfect choice to direct this, and will be bringing us …