Steven Spielberg Says He Was Repeatedly Rejected to Direct James Bond Films, Now 'They Can't Afford Me'
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Glenn Garner
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Steven Spielberg reveals on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast that he repeatedly volunteered to direct a James Bond film after seeing Dr. No (1962), but was rejected each time by producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli. After his success with Jaws, he reached out again but was turned down. Now, Spielberg says the franchise can no longer afford him, as he has moved on from the idea of directing a 007 movie.
Key quotes
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So I called Cubby Broccoli after Jaws and I volunteered. I said, if you need a director, I would love to direct one. And he said, no. And he moved on.
They can't afford me.
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