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Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the most prolific and acclaimed directors across the globe. From iconic blockbusters such as E.T., the Indiana Jones Trilogy, Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park, and Schindler’s List, to modern masterpieces like West Side Story and The Fabelmans, the 78-year-old filmmaker has built an unparalleled cinematic legacy. But did you know that the legendary director had a long-standing desire to direct a James Bond movie? Surprisingly, he was turned down—not once, not twice, but three times. Read on to find out why his Bond dream never came true.
First Attempt: Spielberg Impresses Roger Moore But Lacks Experience
According to an earlier report by Screen Rant, Spielberg met Roger Moore in Paris in the early 1970s. The late English actor played the iconic spy in seven James Bond movies between 1973 and 1985 and was impressed by Spielberg’s directorial debut, Duel. In the meeting, Moore recalled that Spielberg expressed his desire to direct a James Bond film. The message was conveyed to Bond producer Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli, who ultimately turned Spielberg down, believing he lacked sufficient directorial experience at the time.
Second Attempt: Even After Jaws, Still Not The Right Fit
After Steven Spielberg directed the game-changing 1975 blockbuster Jaws, he directly approached Broccoli as a potential director of a James Bond film, but was rejected a second time. This time, Broccoli reportedly felt that Spielberg still wasn’t the right fit for the franchise.
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