Spielberg on Being Repeatedly Turned Down to Direct a James Bond Film

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By John GruberJun 11, 2026, 4:38 pm119 ptsTrending
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 director, I would love to direct one.” And he said no. And…

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