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Steven Spielberg Reveals He Was Rejected by 'James Bond' Franchise, Says They 'Can't Afford' Him Now

Steven Spielberg has revealed he repeatedly tried to direct a James Bond film but was turned down by producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, joking that the franchise 'can't afford' him now.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12

Steven Spielberg Got A Little Snarky About Getting Turned Down To Direct James Bond Back In The Day

Spielberg has a license to be petty.

Cinemablend · Jun 11

‘Now they can’t afford me’: Steven Spielberg was turned down to direct Bond – twice

Film-maker says he approached producer ‘Cubby’ Broccoli after Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind were hits, but was knocked back both times

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

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Steven Spielberg reveals he was ‘consistently turned down’ to direct Bond films

The American director said 007 producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli had ignored his repeated requests.

Evening Standard · Jun 11

Tom Holland fuels James Bond speculation as actor says role is ‘pinnacle’ of acting career

‘Spider-Man’ star is one of the names mooted to become Daniel Craig’s successor

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025

Denis Villeneuve to direct new James Bond film

The Dune, Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 director – and ‘die-hard Bond fan’ – will helm next movie in the spy franchise with Amazon MGM Studios

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2025

Man denies breaching restraining order against ex-James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli

Daniel Wilson, 36, fron south London, is accused of contacting Broccoli on 11 dates between April 2022 and April this year

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

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James Bond is in ‘safe hands’ with new producers, says Anthony Horowitz

It comes after Amazon revealed they had gained creative control of the British spy franchise in February.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

New 'controversial' James Bond will be 'fresh and exotic', insists Amazon as MGM reboot begins

Producers start work in London without original team as 007 franchise begins new era

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

James Bond should not be a woman due to franchise’s ‘profound sexism’, says Helen Mirren

Actor says she is opposed to the possibility of a female 007 and that cinema should focus on telling stories of ‘extraordinary’ real female spies

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025

Next James Bond should be British, says former 007 Pierce Brosnan

Leak reportedly confirms next Bond will be a man, as actor says it was ‘right decision’ to pass franchise to Amazon

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025

Amazon plots first female 007 as James Bond franchise plans shake-up

Other proposals included spin-offs centred around Bond’s CIA ally Felix Leiter

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025

Pierce Brosnan eyes big James Bond Comeback under Amazon: ‘Of Course, How could I not be interested?’

As Amazon takes control of the 007 franchise, Brosnan puts his hat in the ring to return as the iconic spy

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

Does Revival Or Retirement Await James Bond At Amazon?

James Bond in the hands of an American company: shock horror! - James Bond gone 'woke'?

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025

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The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025

James Bond is now controlled by Amazon – the franchise’s history holds clues to the future of 007

The Broccoli family have controlled the James Bond franchise ever since the films were launched by Albert “Cubby” Broccoli (and his partner Harry Saltzman) in 1962. Now, his daughter and stepson, long-serving producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, have announced that they have surrendered creative control to Amazon MGM…

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Amazon's James Bond takeover sparks fan anxiety and fury: exciting new era or a fumble for 007?

Reactions range from despair to cautious optimism as the streaming giant takes creative reins from long-time stewards Broccoli and Wilson

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025

Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond

007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Bond actress claims 007 ‘won’t be British anymore’ after Amazon announcement

There has been increasing speculation about the future of the series, with no announcement of a new actor to play the spy since Daniel Craig’s exit.

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Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Daniel Craig reacts as Amazon takes full creative control of James Bond franchise

Amazon secured the rights to the iconic film series when it acquired MGM for $8.45 billion (£6.69 billion) in 2022, integrating it into its parent studio

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025

Bond Franchise Shake-up Moves Spy Into Amazon Stable

In a move that looks set to shake -- and maybe even stir -- one of Hollywood's most bankable franchises, Amazon MGM Studio is to take creative control of James Bond, as the fictional British spy's long-time producers step back.

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025

Bond Franchise Shifts To Amazon As Broccoli Family Steps Back

Amazon MGM Studios will take creative control of the James Bond franchise following a landmark joint venture agreement with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the parties announced Thursday.

Inverse · Feb 20, 2025

The Bond Franchise Just Changed Forever

In an unprecedented move, creative control of the James Bond film series is now in a conglomeration's hands.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

What does the Amazon MGM Studios deal mean for the James Bond series?

Amazon acquired creative control of the film series on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond in joint venture deal

The move follows Amazon MGM acquiring the rights to distribute Bond movies in 2022

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025

James Bond producers give Amazon full creative control of 007

Deal is struck with heirs to film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli, long-serving stewards of franchise

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