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Soderbergh Reveals Unmade Bond Pitches Amid Franchise Changes

4/12/2026

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Steven Soderbergh, the filmmaker, discussed his James Bond pitches in an interview with The Playlist.
In 2008, he proposed a low-budget, R-rated 1960s period piece to Barbara Broccoli, the franchise head, who showed interest.
After Skyfall, he proposed directing both a contemporary Bond film and his period piece.
The Bond franchise is currently under Amazon's control, with Denis Villeneuve set to direct the next film.

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Story summary

Steven Soderbergh, the filmmaker, discussed his James Bond pitches in an interview with The Playlist.
In 2008, he proposed a low-budget, R-rated 1960s period piece to Barbara Broccoli, the franchise head, who showed interest.
After Skyfall, he proposed directing both a contemporary Bond film and his period piece.
The Bond franchise is currently under Amazon's control, with Denis Villeneuve set to direct the next film.