Before James Bond Became a Legend, One Studio Called It ‘Ridiculous’
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Before James Bond Became a Legend, One Studio Called It ‘Ridiculous’
Highlights Newly surfaced studio reports reveal Bond novels were once rejected for the big screen Elstree Studios dismissed Ian Fleming’s stories as unrealistic and unsuitable for cinema Thunderball and Dr No received criticism over implausible plots and heavy gadget use The decision later became one of film history’s biggest missed opportunities Before Bond became a billion-pound franchise, one studio wanted no part of it Years before Eon Produ…
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