Spielberg says Bond turned him down after Jaws, quips 'You can’t afford me'
Steven Spielberg revealed on The Rest Is Entertainment that Cubby Broccoli repeatedly turned him down after Jaws when he offered to direct a James Bond film, joking that if Bond ever asked again, the answer would be: 'You can’t afford me.' He also recalls George Lucas pitching Indiana Jones as a better fit, explaining why he pursued that path and later prioritized family over other mega-franchise offers.