Steven Spielberg revealed on a podcast that his attempts to direct a James Bond film were repeatedly rejected, even after the massive success of his blockbuster Jaws.
Spielberg was rejected by Bond producers
Jun 11, 2026
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What's the storyHollywood director Steven Spielberg recently revealed that he had been turned down multiple times by the James Bond franchise.
Speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, he shared how his attempts to direct a Bond movie were rejected by producer Cubby Broccoli.
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Steven Spielberg asked many times to direct a James Bond movie but his offers were constantly rejected by producers.
Link to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEho3brGB64
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