Link to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEho3brGB64
Spielberg pitched to direct Bond after Jaws, trading the Close Encounters five-note motif for the gig; Broccoli refused. Rejected, he redirected to George Lucas and created Raiders of the Lost Ark—showing how gatekeeping can spark competing breakthroughs.
Spielberg on Being Repeatedly Turned Down to Direct a James Bond Film
Steven Spielberg, on The Rest Is Entertainment on YouTube:
I approached Cubby Broccoli after Jaws was a big hit. I’d always
wanted to make a James Bond film from the day I saw Dr. No, so I
called Cubby after Jaws and volunteered. I said, “If you need a
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Steven Spielberg asked many times to direct a James Bond movie but his offers were constantly rejected by producers.
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The Oscar winner said he pitched himself to 007 franchise producer Cubby Broccoli, but "he said no and he moved on."
Spielberg is done begging for the franchise to recognize his immense talents.
