‘Now they can’t afford me’: Steven Spielberg was turned down to direct Bond
Steven Spielberg reveals he was rejected twice from directing the James Bond film franchise.
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Coverage from outlets including The Times, Variety, and The Guardian highlights the director's recent comments regarding these past rejections. Reports from Gizmodo, The Daily Beast, AV Club, and Yahoo emphasize his current stance that the franchise could no longer meet his requirements if they were to request his services today.
Future developments remain unclear as the franchise has not issued a statement regarding the claims. Coverage does not yet specify which production entities were responsible for the rejections.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (67% supported) Updated 43d ago.
Quick answers
How many times did Steven Spielberg ask to direct James Bond?
According to coverage, he stated that he was turned down twice.
What is Spielberg's current stance on directing a Bond film?
He has indicated that if asked now, his response would be that the franchise could not afford him.
Which outlets covered this story?
The Times, Gizmodo, The Daily Beast, AV Club, Yahoo, Variety, and The Guardian reported on these comments.
Coverage (7)
- Steven Spielberg: I asked to direct Bond. They turned me down… twice The Times · 45d ago
- Steven Spielberg Doesn’t Need ‘James Bond’ Anymore Gizmodo · 45d ago
- Steven Spielberg Reveals He Was Repeatedly Rejected From Iconic Film Franchise The Daily Beast · 45d ago
- Saucy minx Steven Spielberg makes sure Bond franchise knows it missed its shot with him AV Club · 45d ago
- Steven Spielberg Got A Little Snarky About Getting Turned Down To Direct James Bond Back In The Day Yahoo · 45d ago
- Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Movies ‘Constantly Turned Me Down’ and ‘If They Asked Me Now’ to Direct the Answer Would Be: ‘You Can’t Afford Me’ Variety · 45d ago
- ‘Now they can’t afford me’: Steven Spielberg was turned down to direct Bond The Guardian · 45d ago
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