I'm done with directing Bond films: Martin Campbell

By Robin Bansal

New Delhi The man behind Bond hits "GoldenEye" and "Casino Royale" has had enough of 007 and spy thrillers, at least for the moment. Martin Campbell, who convinced Mel Gibson to come out of self-imposed hibernation for "Edge of Darkness", says he is now "excited" about his first superhero movie "Green Lantern".

"As of now I have no plan to direct a Bond film. I think I am done with it for now," Campbell told IANS in an e-mail interview from London.

The director, who has worked with both Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig, said "both brought the essence of James Bond and that is what a filmmaker wants at the end of the day".

"It would be unfair on my part to compare the two."

About his latest venture, "Green Lantern" based on the comic book, Campbell said: "This is going to be different from other comic book series because we have made a very different and an original story out of the character..."

Campbell, who is in his 70s, is promoting the big-screen adaptation of his BAFTA award-winning BBC mini-series "Edge of Darkness". Having released in the US Jan 29, it is being released in India by PVR Pictures in association with GK Films Production June 25.

Excerpts from the exclusive interview:

Q. Having wielded the megaphone for two Bond films, do we see you directing another one?

A: First of all it was a delight to work on both the Bond movies and quite an experience to work with both Pierce ...