Facts are facts and Mendes has yet to even see the script for the first Preacher film, yet he is confident in screenwriter, John August. Sam goes on to say “He's doing pretty well,” states Mendes. “He's about halfway through. There's a long way to go yet, but I'm very, very hopeful. I think it could be amazing.”
On whether the Preacher film has blockbuster franchise sequel potential Mendes states "You have to try and get one really good and then, if you're lucky, you can make a second or a third,” he explained. “You can create something that's going to run. But I think that there's certainly more than enough for one good movie and plenty left over.” Mendes added that the focus off course for now is to create a solid film, if that’s done then sequels are welcome.