I wanted to keep exploring… Im not about to choose a series of movies in which I can use the same bag of tricks and style that I used in the first film. – Sam Mendes
You just never know when movies are going to take off or not. The lucky thing about this was that it didnt cost a lot of money, and therefore there wasnt loads of pressure on me. – Sam Mendes
I think movies are a directors medium in the end. Theater is the actors medium. Theater is fast, and enjoyable, and truly rewarding. I believe in great live performance. – Sam Mendes
One of the reasons I loved working with Tom is people feel they know who he is… I think working with an actor who the audience already has a relationship with actually helps you in a film like this. – Sam Mendes