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Steven Spielberg Was Rejected By ‘007’ Franchise Multiple Times, Now They “Can’t Afford Me”

As the hunt for the next James Bond continues, Steven Spielberg has long moved on from the idea of directing a 007 movie. The 3x Oscar winner revealed that he put himself up to helm an entry in the British spy franchise after seeing Dr. No (1962) but was continuously rejected by

Steven Spielberg Was Rejected By ‘007’ Franchise Multiple Times, Now They “Can’t Afford Me”
Deadline Hollywood — 11 June 2026
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As the hunt for the next James Bond continues, Steven Spielberg has long moved on from the idea of directing a 007 movie. The 3x Oscar winner revealed that he put himself up to helm an entry in the British spy franchise after seeing Dr. No (1962) but was continuously rejected by producer Albert ‘Cubby’ […]

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