Dispelling rumours that the next James Bond film was going to be indefinitely delayed, it looks as though American Beauty's Sam Mendes is still attached to direct, says The Mail Online. Kate Winslet has been quoted as saying that her estranged husband is still on board. "Sam is doing the next Bond film, all being well, and we'll all be in England if that happens", said Winslet. "It's such a massive commitment for him and it's not fair for him to commute backwards and forwards to New York from London. It would be impossible. The children will be there with me." Composer David Arnold has also confirmed his participation and also that. The Mail is also reporting that Mendes is in the advanced stages of making casting decisions and has met with producer Barbara Broccoli. Daniel Craig will, of course, return also.