Amazon Prime Looks To Shake Things Up With New James Bond-Inspired Competition Series
By Movieguide® Staff
Prime Video recently announced plans to launch a new competition series based on the iconic MI6 agent, James Bond.
The streaming service greenlit the eight-part series, called 007’s ROAD TO A MILLION. MGM will produce the series along with Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
Deadline reported:
According to Prime Video, the show will see contestants competing in a global adventure to win the ultimate prize of up to £1million ($1.3 million). Filmed in many of the historic locations featured throughout the seminal Bond films, this “cinematic format” will be a test of intelligence and endurance. In addition to conquering physical obstacles, the contestants, who will compete in two-person teams, must correctly answer questions hidden in different locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
Daniel Craig most recently played the titular special agent in the last six James Bond movies. Over the course of 25 Bond movies, the lead role has cast seven different actors, including Hollywood legends Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan.
Movieguide®’s review of NO TIME TO DIE, the latest of the Bond movies, reads:
NO TIME TO DIE is supposedly the last movie featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond. Following an exciting opening, Bond breaks up with the love of his life, Madeleine, after he thinks she betrayed him to Spectre and retires. They’re reunited five years later when a terrorist named Safin [rhymes with “Satan”], uses a bioweapon to kill most of Spectre’s leaders, including its leader. Safin kidnaps Madeleine and another important person. So, Double Oh Seven and his successor must rescue them and stop Safin using the bioweapon to murder millions of people.
NO TIME TO DIE packs an emotional punch because of the personal stakes Bond faces. NO TIME TO DIE is packed with exciting action, though some action at the end could be trimmed. The story’s personal nature not only raises the stakes. It also strengthens the story’s moral, redemptive elements. That said, though the amount of foul language is limited, there are two “f” words and two strong profanities. Also, NO TIME TO DIE has intense action violence. So, MOVIEGUIDE® advises strong or extreme caution, depending on age level.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
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