Dr No: Major British film studio rejected James Bond films because they were 'not movie material and would not be successful', newly-unearthed documents reveal
But a major British film studio once rejected the chance to make the James Bond films because staff thought they were 'not movie material' newly-unearthed documents reveal.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: May 14, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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