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James Bond Producer Slams Amazon As 'F**king Idiots': Report

Barbara Broccoli is said to be feuding with the company over the future of the superspy and how to maximize the character's potential.

The outlet wrote that she “can hold Bond hostage from Amazon for as long as she sees fit,” and quotes a line from her dad in justification: “Don’t have temporary people make permanent decisions.” But when executives suggested bringing Bond into the Amazon universe, with something like a TV show, a spinoff for the Moneypenny character or even a female 007 series, Broccoli’s response was often said to be the same: “Did you read the contract?” For her part, Broccoli has reportedly told friends that she’d be OK with casting a nonwhite or gay actor as Bond, but believes he should always be played by a British man.

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