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Steven Spielberg disclosed that he was turned down twice by James Bond producers, specifically Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, after the successes of "Jaws" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and now states they couldn't afford him.
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Steven Spielberg, Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, George Lucas
What
Steven Spielberg disclosed that he was turned down twice by James Bond producers, specifically Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, after the successes of "Jaws" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and now states they couldn't afford him.
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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:20:00 GMT · 2h 51m ago
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Spielberg had a long-standing desire to direct a James Bond film since seeing 'Dr. No' and proactively approached producers after his early successes.
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This revelation offers insight into the early career trajectory of a renowned film director and how rejections can unexpectedly lead to other seminal projects, such as Spielberg directing "Raiders of the Lost Ark" after being turned down for Bond.
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