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Alfonso Cuarón on Why He Turned Down Directing a Bond Movie

Variety
Story by Nick Vivarelli
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Acclaimed director Alfonso Cuarón dishes on his unconventional approach to Hollywood blockbusters, from snubbing a Bond gig to tackling 'Harry Potter' without reading the books.
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  • Cuarón revealed he had never read a single Harry Potter book before directing 'The Prisoner of Azkaban', proving he's not one to play by Hollywood's rules.
  • The Oscar-winner also turned down an offer to direct a James Bond film after discussing the franchise with filmmaker Joel Coen, opting to forge his own path instead of taking on an established franchise.
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Alfonso Cuarón, Joel Coen, Marrakech Film Festival, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, James Bond
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