Twofour Hires ‘007: Road To A Million’ Producer & ‘Circle’ Exec
UK producer Twofour has made a pair of hires and promoted several execs in and around its senior management. Karen Hudson, whose credits include 007: Road to a Million and The Grand Tour, has been named Head of Production. Dan Gray will be Executive Producer, Reality and Entertainment, having previously worked on the likes of The Circle and UK versions of the Real Housewives franchise. Elsewhere, Creative Director David Clews has been upped to Chief Creative Director, with exec producer Nic Patten stepping up to Creative Director. Shireen Abbott has been promoted to Director of Production and Operations. Twofour is notable for being the first producer in the ITV Studios stable to land an unscripted series on Apple TV+, The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, and Itvx’s first reality order, Loaded in Paradise.
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UK producer Twofour has made a pair of hires and promoted several execs in and around its senior management. Karen Hudson, whose credits include 007: Road to a Million and The Grand Tour, has been named Head of Production. Dan Gray will be Executive Producer, Reality and Entertainment, having previously worked on the likes of The Circle and UK versions of the Real Housewives franchise. Elsewhere, Creative Director David Clews has been upped to Chief Creative Director, with exec producer Nic Patten stepping up to Creative Director. Shireen Abbott has been promoted to Director of Production and Operations. Twofour is notable for being the first producer in the ITV Studios stable to land an unscripted series on Apple TV+, The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, and Itvx’s first reality order, Loaded in Paradise.
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- 4/4/2024
- by Jesse Whittock and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The Amazon Prime Video UK unscripted exec who has worked on the likes of Clarkson’s Farm and 007: Road to a Million has been appointed Edinburgh TV Festival Advisory Chair for this year.
Harjeet Chhokar will shape the festival’s program and general themes with new Creative Director Rowan Woods. His post is a rotating annual role that was held last year by Channel 4’s Kiran Nataraja.
Chhokar is an Unscripted Executive at Prime Video where he has worked across the likes of Clarkson’s Farm, Bond gameshow 007: Road to a Million and All or Nothing: Arsenal. Prior to Amazon he worked at Channel 4, delivering shows including Murder Island, 999: On the Frontline and Sex Actually with Alice Levine.
“Television is the most powerful cultural force in the world,” said Chhokar. “You only have to see its impact in the first few weeks of the year so far to...
Harjeet Chhokar will shape the festival’s program and general themes with new Creative Director Rowan Woods. His post is a rotating annual role that was held last year by Channel 4’s Kiran Nataraja.
Chhokar is an Unscripted Executive at Prime Video where he has worked across the likes of Clarkson’s Farm, Bond gameshow 007: Road to a Million and All or Nothing: Arsenal. Prior to Amazon he worked at Channel 4, delivering shows including Murder Island, 999: On the Frontline and Sex Actually with Alice Levine.
“Television is the most powerful cultural force in the world,” said Chhokar. “You only have to see its impact in the first few weeks of the year so far to...
- 2/6/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
James Bond is currently in limbo. Following the end of the Daniel Craig era, no one is quite sure what long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have in store for the next 007 installment, and it might be some time before we find out.
In the meantime, several actors have been touted as frontrunners to don the tux. But what about the villain? Bond antagonists are almost as important as the man himself, and there's no shortage of actors who'd be willing to play one. Brian Cox, for example, mistakenly thought he was about to be the next Bond villain when he got the call for "007: Road to a Million." Speaking to Jimmy Fallon (via The Hollywood Reporter), Cox said, "For years I thought, 'Yeah, I'd love to be a James Bond villain. It'd be really interesting.' And I thought, 'This is my moment.' But it wasn't.
In the meantime, several actors have been touted as frontrunners to don the tux. But what about the villain? Bond antagonists are almost as important as the man himself, and there's no shortage of actors who'd be willing to play one. Brian Cox, for example, mistakenly thought he was about to be the next Bond villain when he got the call for "007: Road to a Million." Speaking to Jimmy Fallon (via The Hollywood Reporter), Cox said, "For years I thought, 'Yeah, I'd love to be a James Bond villain. It'd be really interesting.' And I thought, 'This is my moment.' But it wasn't.
- 12/27/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Brian Cox has shared his favorite all-time Succession line — and it’s one many viewers will hear and nod with in agreement.
“I love you, but you’re not serious people … that really sort of summed it all up, didn’t it?” host Seth Meyers asked while welcoming Cox to his Late Night show.
“Well, actually, it was my favorite line that I had to say throughout the whole show,” said Cox. “I loved that line and I just thought, ‘Why didn’t I say that earlier?’ They were damned unserious most of the time.”
The line came in episode two of the fourth and final season of the Jesse Armstrong-created, Emmy-winning series, which ended its run in May. Cox, who played mogul titan Logan Roy, delivered the line to his children before his untimely death one episode later, and his words haunted his children through the end of the series — and,...
“I love you, but you’re not serious people … that really sort of summed it all up, didn’t it?” host Seth Meyers asked while welcoming Cox to his Late Night show.
“Well, actually, it was my favorite line that I had to say throughout the whole show,” said Cox. “I loved that line and I just thought, ‘Why didn’t I say that earlier?’ They were damned unserious most of the time.”
The line came in episode two of the fourth and final season of the Jesse Armstrong-created, Emmy-winning series, which ended its run in May. Cox, who played mogul titan Logan Roy, delivered the line to his children before his untimely death one episode later, and his words haunted his children through the end of the series — and,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Has 007: Road To A Million misfired in its pursuit of ratings gold? Amazon Prime Video’s lavish James Bond spin-off failed to make its mark on a list of the 50 most-watched shows in the UK.
By Amazon’s own metrics, the Brian Cox-fronted game show has rated No1 in 27 countries on Prime Video, but independent data in the UK suggests the format has not been a soaraway success.
Barb, the UK’s official TV audience research body, publishes a weekly list of the top 50 highest-rated shows. Its most recent ranking did not feature 007: Road To A Million after its premiere on November 10.
The most-watched show of the week to November 12 was Strictly Come Dancing with 8.8M viewers, while the show in 50th position was BBC police documentary The Met with an audience of 2.7M.
This means that 72 Films-produced 007: Road To A Million entertained an audience of fewer than 2.7M people,...
By Amazon’s own metrics, the Brian Cox-fronted game show has rated No1 in 27 countries on Prime Video, but independent data in the UK suggests the format has not been a soaraway success.
Barb, the UK’s official TV audience research body, publishes a weekly list of the top 50 highest-rated shows. Its most recent ranking did not feature 007: Road To A Million after its premiere on November 10.
The most-watched show of the week to November 12 was Strictly Come Dancing with 8.8M viewers, while the show in 50th position was BBC police documentary The Met with an audience of 2.7M.
This means that 72 Films-produced 007: Road To A Million entertained an audience of fewer than 2.7M people,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
From ‘Invincible’ to Thursday Night Football, Here’s What’s Worth Streaming on Prime Video Right Now
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Halloween might be long gone by now, but that doesn’t mean there’s any shortage of new shows, docs, and films to stream ahead of the holidays on Prime Video. November began with the long-awaited season premiere of a must-watch Prime Video superhero series. But the rest of the month isn’t short on intriguing debuts, either. These include a competition show inspired by a long-running film franchise,...
Halloween might be long gone by now, but that doesn’t mean there’s any shortage of new shows, docs, and films to stream ahead of the holidays on Prime Video. November began with the long-awaited season premiere of a must-watch Prime Video superhero series. But the rest of the month isn’t short on intriguing debuts, either. These include a competition show inspired by a long-running film franchise,...
- 11/13/2023
- by Keith Phipps
- Rollingstone.com
If "007: Road to a Million" didn't have the James Bond branding it would be a little less strange than it is. But for some reason, the producers made a global adventure reality competition show and slapped the 007 logo on it, seemingly just because longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson gave the all-clear. Oh, and Brian Cox is also in it.
The "Succession" star acts as a kind of host/games master and presumably some sort of Bond villain figure, overseeing the contestants' struggles with a calm insouciance and adding to their suffering with ever more physically and mentally demanding challenges. But then he's also the one doling out the challenges via cryptic phone calls and suitcase-mounted iPads, so is he supposed to be like M? It's all a bit confusing, especially when you consider the only thing that remotely ties this to James Bond are the exotic locations.
The "Succession" star acts as a kind of host/games master and presumably some sort of Bond villain figure, overseeing the contestants' struggles with a calm insouciance and adding to their suffering with ever more physically and mentally demanding challenges. But then he's also the one doling out the challenges via cryptic phone calls and suitcase-mounted iPads, so is he supposed to be like M? It's all a bit confusing, especially when you consider the only thing that remotely ties this to James Bond are the exotic locations.
- 11/11/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
A fresh cast of thrill-seeking contestants embraced the challenge of James Bond-esque quests in 007: Road to a Million.
Amazon Prime Video's 007: Road to a Million revolves around nine pairs of contestants as they follow in James Bond's footsteps, competing against one another and showcasing their skills in challenges set in locations from Bond films like the Scottish Highlands, Venice, and Jamaica.
The winning pair will win £1 million alongside the bragging rights that they survived challenges that only James Bond can solve.
Read full article on The Direct.
Amazon Prime Video's 007: Road to a Million revolves around nine pairs of contestants as they follow in James Bond's footsteps, competing against one another and showcasing their skills in challenges set in locations from Bond films like the Scottish Highlands, Venice, and Jamaica.
The winning pair will win £1 million alongside the bragging rights that they survived challenges that only James Bond can solve.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/10/2023
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
Plot: Nine pairs of everyday people are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges, for a shot at winning a life- changing £1,000,000 prize. The Controller (Brian Cox) is the mastermind behind the game, watching the pairs as they hunt for 10 questions he’s hidden around the world. Find them, answer them, win £1,000,000… But it won’t be that easy!
Review: When Amazon purchased MGM, they added much more than just an iconic studio. With the rights to multiple franchises, Amazon gained much intellectual property but was not more lucrative than the James Bond library. With No Time To Die bringing Daniel Craig’s tenure to a close, the 007 universe is set for a relaunch with a new leading man. Along with the big screen potential, Amazon and MGM are partnering with longtime Bond steward Eon Productions to expand the scope of what Ian Fleming...
Review: When Amazon purchased MGM, they added much more than just an iconic studio. With the rights to multiple franchises, Amazon gained much intellectual property but was not more lucrative than the James Bond library. With No Time To Die bringing Daniel Craig’s tenure to a close, the 007 universe is set for a relaunch with a new leading man. Along with the big screen potential, Amazon and MGM are partnering with longtime Bond steward Eon Productions to expand the scope of what Ian Fleming...
- 11/10/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
I’m not a reality TV junkie by any means. The last time I watched one was ages ago, but Amazon Prime’s 007: Road to a Million landed on my watchlist for a couple of reasons. First, I’m a big James Bond fan; second, it didn’t look like a traditional reality show; and third, it had Brian Cox. Instead of going with the usual celebrity contestants, 007: Road to a Million gambles with nine pairs of regular working-class people like you and me. They’re sent on a globe-trotting adventure, facing various challenges, all for the chance to win one million pounds. They aren’t all just young and muscular but come from all walks of life. We’ve got ex-cops like Keith and Nick, a father-and-son duo, a husband-and-wife, twin sisters, co-workers, and whatnot. They’re all aiming to win a million pounds while visiting some...
- 11/10/2023
- by Rishabh Shandilya
- Film Fugitives
When Jeremy Renner’s Rennervations landed on streaming services, I thought the production company had hit the peak of creativity. Jeremy Renner traveling around the country to create or repair “purpose-built vehicles” was one of the best shows of the year. But now, Amazon Studios has taken it up a notch with their latest offering, the 007: Road to a Million series. In this show, regular folks like you and me are thrust into James Bond-style situations and must solve puzzles to win a million pounds. Narrated by Brian Cox, who also takes the reins of the challenge as the controller, 007: Road to a Million gives its players a chance to visit some of the most exotic places in the world, including Istanbul and Venice, where James Bond carried out his missions. Here’s a complete rundown of all the participants in the 007: Road to a Million challenge.
- 11/10/2023
- by Rishabh Shandilya
- Film Fugitives
Late-night TV has had plenty of superstars appearing since the end of the writers strike.
But the end of the actors strike is another story.
Stars will now be able to promote films and series that were previously struck, opening the door to a slew of new bookings across The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Daily Show.
A case in point: NBC has adjusted its guests for Friday night’s The Tonight Show with Marvel stars Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson being added at the last minute.
The Loki star and The Marvels star are joining Eric Idle and musical guests Rick Ross and Meek Mill for the end-of-week show.
Hiddleston and Larson will be able to promote their Marvel wares now with Loki’s second-season finale airing tonight and The Marvels, where...
But the end of the actors strike is another story.
Stars will now be able to promote films and series that were previously struck, opening the door to a slew of new bookings across The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Daily Show.
A case in point: NBC has adjusted its guests for Friday night’s The Tonight Show with Marvel stars Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson being added at the last minute.
The Loki star and The Marvels star are joining Eric Idle and musical guests Rick Ross and Meek Mill for the end-of-week show.
Hiddleston and Larson will be able to promote their Marvel wares now with Loki’s second-season finale airing tonight and The Marvels, where...
- 11/9/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’ve ever watched a movie like “From Russia With Love” or “Skyfall” and thought you could do all the things James Bond can do, now is your chance to see real people step into the shoes of the world’s most famous spy. The new reality series “007: Road to a Million,” which premieres on Prime Video on Thursday, Nov. 9 challenges nine pairs of contestants with Bond-style missions, but which of them will walk away with the £1,000,000 prize? You can watch 007: Road to a Million: Season 1 with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
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“007: The Road to a Million” brings together contestants from all walks of life,...
How to Watch ‘007: Road to a Million’ Premiere When: Thursday, November 9, 2023 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month amazon.com About ‘007: Road to a Million’ Premiere
“007: The Road to a Million” brings together contestants from all walks of life,...
- 11/9/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Los Angeles, Nov 9 (Ians) Veteran actor Brian Cox, who is well known for his roles in ‘Troy’, ‘X2’, ‘Red’, ‘Braveheart’, among others, has revealed that he entered the reality show ‘007: Road to a Million’, thinking it was actually a new James Bond movie.
Talking to Jimmy Fallon on the latest episode of his ‘The Tonight Show’, he told the late night talk show host: “I thought it was the new ‘James Bond’ film. So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a ‘James Bond movie’. I thought, ‘Yes, of course’.”
However, much to Cox’s own disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie,” as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
The ‘Succession’ star said: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment,...
Talking to Jimmy Fallon on the latest episode of his ‘The Tonight Show’, he told the late night talk show host: “I thought it was the new ‘James Bond’ film. So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a ‘James Bond movie’. I thought, ‘Yes, of course’.”
However, much to Cox’s own disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie,” as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
The ‘Succession’ star said: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Los Angeles, Nov 9 (Ians) Veteran actor Brian Cox, who is well known for his roles in ‘Troy’, ‘X2’, ‘Red’, ‘Braveheart’, among others, has revealed that he entered the reality show ‘007: Road to a Million’, thinking it was actually a new James Bond movie.
Talking to Jimmy Fallon on the latest episode of his ‘The Tonight Show’, he told the late night talk show host: “I thought it was the new ‘James Bond’ film. So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a ‘James Bond movie’. I thought, ‘Yes, of course’.”
However, much to Cox’s own disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie,” as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
The ‘Succession’ star said: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment,...
Talking to Jimmy Fallon on the latest episode of his ‘The Tonight Show’, he told the late night talk show host: “I thought it was the new ‘James Bond’ film. So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a ‘James Bond movie’. I thought, ‘Yes, of course’.”
However, much to Cox’s own disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie,” as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
The ‘Succession’ star said: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Brian Cox was ready to play the big bad in the James Bond franchise — just not on reality TV.
The “Succession” star admitted during “The Tonight Show” that he mistook the Prime Video competition series “007: Road to a Million” as the next Bond film installment.
“I thought it was the new James Bond film. So I said, ‘They’re finally getting me in a James Bond film!'” Cox said.
He added, “For years, I thought I’d love to be a James Bond villain. It would be really interesting. I thought, ‘This is my moment!’ But it wasn’t.”
The Bond-inspired reality series follows nine contestants who trek around the world for challenges, with the chance to win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox is “The Controller,” the narrator/mastermind behind the challenges who picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into...
The “Succession” star admitted during “The Tonight Show” that he mistook the Prime Video competition series “007: Road to a Million” as the next Bond film installment.
“I thought it was the new James Bond film. So I said, ‘They’re finally getting me in a James Bond film!'” Cox said.
He added, “For years, I thought I’d love to be a James Bond villain. It would be really interesting. I thought, ‘This is my moment!’ But it wasn’t.”
The Bond-inspired reality series follows nine contestants who trek around the world for challenges, with the chance to win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox is “The Controller,” the narrator/mastermind behind the challenges who picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into...
- 11/8/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Ever fantasize about being James Bond racing through hairpin turns in a sleek Aston Martin, churning across the water in a fast-moving speedboat, or scaling a mountain in hot pursuit of an elusive clue? In the cinematic reality series 007: Road to a Million, average folks from all walks of life get their chance to slip on the debonair shoes of the legendary British spy. Darting around the globe, they endure physical and psychological challenges to retrieve a series of silver suitcases, and then answer trivia questions contained inside, all for a chance to win one million pounds. Think of it as your favorite Bond film crossed with The Amazing Race, Survivor, and a dash of Jeopardy! “What would it be like if real people could be the heroes of their own Bond movie?” says Julian Jones, who directs the series. “We wanted to make a hybrid, something that works as a documentary,...
- 11/8/2023
- TV Insider
When Brian Cox joined the new reality competition series 007: Road to a Million, he admitted that he thought he signed up for something a little different.
During Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show, the Succession star told host Jimmy Fallon, “I thought it was the new James Bond film.”
“So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a James Bond movie,” he continued. “I thought, ‘Yes, of course!’
But to Cox’s disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie.”
He added, “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment, but it wasn’t.” Instead, he played the game controller and orchestrated the series’ challenges in 007: Road to a Million.
The competition series follows nine pairs of everyday people...
During Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show, the Succession star told host Jimmy Fallon, “I thought it was the new James Bond film.”
“So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a James Bond movie,” he continued. “I thought, ‘Yes, of course!’
But to Cox’s disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie.”
He added, “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment, but it wasn’t.” Instead, he played the game controller and orchestrated the series’ challenges in 007: Road to a Million.
The competition series follows nine pairs of everyday people...
- 11/8/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As Hollywood’s Halloween celebrations made way for Día de Muertos parties, Jessica Alba swapped her Britney Spears “Toxic” costume for a traditional look honoring her Latin heritage where she started the month at Carlos Eric Lopez’s third annual Día de Muertos party.
Otherwise, the events business began to slowly boom again despite the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, with premieres like Amazon’s “007: Road To A Million” bringing stars like Brian Cox out on the black carpet in London; Timothée Chalamet stepping out at the WSJ Innovators Awards to honor Martin Scorsese — and support girlfriend Kylie Jenner, who was also honored; and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in New York, which saw appearances from Chaka Khan, Sia, Cheryl Crow, Laura Dern, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Notably, “The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” received an interim waiver just in the nick of time for its young cast including Rachel Zegler,...
Otherwise, the events business began to slowly boom again despite the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, with premieres like Amazon’s “007: Road To A Million” bringing stars like Brian Cox out on the black carpet in London; Timothée Chalamet stepping out at the WSJ Innovators Awards to honor Martin Scorsese — and support girlfriend Kylie Jenner, who was also honored; and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in New York, which saw appearances from Chaka Khan, Sia, Cheryl Crow, Laura Dern, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Notably, “The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” received an interim waiver just in the nick of time for its young cast including Rachel Zegler,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Barbara Broccoli says it will take "some time" to bring James Bond back to the big screen because the character is to undergo a "whole new reinvention".Movie bosses are currently on the hunt for a new actor to play 007 after Daniel Craig bowed out of the role following his final turn in 2021's 'No Time to Die' and longtime producer Barbara has admitted fans will have to be patient because the Bond franchise is going through some huge changes.According to Variety, she said: "It’s gonna take a while for us to get - you know, it’s a whole new reinvention. So it’ll take some time."Barbara has been busy working on James Bond-themed game show '007: Road to a Million' which features 'Succession' actor Brian Cox playing a shadowy villain handing out challenges to contestants in locations across the...
- 11/3/2023
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Brian Cox said he jumped at the chance to play the mysterious figure of the Controller in upcoming James Bond-themed gameshow “007: Road to a Million.”
When asked why he joined the series, which sees real people competing for a £1 million ($1.2 million) by taking part in heart-stopping physical challenges worthy of the fictional spy, Cox deadpanned: “They paid me an enormous amount of money. And that’s always very attractive.”
But the “Succession” star added that he has always wanted to join the 007 franchise and said when the job offer first came in he assumed it was to play the villain in the next Bond feature film. “I thought ‘Oh, 007, finally,'” he said. “I should have realized that we haven’t got a new James Bond so why would they be casting a villain? But I thought: ‘This might be my big moment to play a Bond villain.
When asked why he joined the series, which sees real people competing for a £1 million ($1.2 million) by taking part in heart-stopping physical challenges worthy of the fictional spy, Cox deadpanned: “They paid me an enormous amount of money. And that’s always very attractive.”
But the “Succession” star added that he has always wanted to join the 007 franchise and said when the job offer first came in he assumed it was to play the villain in the next Bond feature film. “I thought ‘Oh, 007, finally,'” he said. “I should have realized that we haven’t got a new James Bond so why would they be casting a villain? But I thought: ‘This might be my big moment to play a Bond villain.
- 11/3/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video has a fair amount in store for subscribers in November, as the uber-violent hit animated show Invincible returns for its highly anticipated second season. Based on the iconic comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, season two will find super-powered protagonist Mark attempting to rebuild his life after finding out the truth about his father Nolan.
Elsewhere on the streamer, the producing team behind the James Bond movies are out to spin the franchise in a completely different direction by debuting their curious new globe-trotting adventure series, pitched somewhere between a quiz show and a treasure hunt. 007: Road To A Million features Brian Cox as the game’s “mastermind”, watching over the contestants as they try to win a million quid.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month. Amazon Originals are accompanied by an asterisk!
New on Amazon Prime...
Elsewhere on the streamer, the producing team behind the James Bond movies are out to spin the franchise in a completely different direction by debuting their curious new globe-trotting adventure series, pitched somewhere between a quiz show and a treasure hunt. 007: Road To A Million features Brian Cox as the game’s “mastermind”, watching over the contestants as they try to win a million quid.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month. Amazon Originals are accompanied by an asterisk!
New on Amazon Prime...
- 11/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
There’s more to Prime Video this month! As the calendar turns to November, the streamer will ring in the new month with something for everybody— from an autobiographical documentary from and about former NFL superstar Barry Sanders to the highly anticipated Season 2 of the adult animated series “Invincible,” which will pick up where it left off (and pick up the mess) beginning on Friday, Nov. 3.
So, check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s coming to Prime Video this month, as well as the full list of everything arriving on the platform in the next 30 days!
30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Prime Video in November 2023? “Invincible” Season 2, Part 1 | Friday, Nov. 3
The wait is over and “Invincible” has returned to finish what it started. The long-awaited second season will debut with a new episode weekly for four weeks,...
So, check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s coming to Prime Video this month, as well as the full list of everything arriving on the platform in the next 30 days!
30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Prime Video in November 2023? “Invincible” Season 2, Part 1 | Friday, Nov. 3
The wait is over and “Invincible” has returned to finish what it started. The long-awaited second season will debut with a new episode weekly for four weeks,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The name’s Cox, Brian Cox. He’s the Emmy-nominated star of HBO’s hit show Succession and the soothing voice of McDonald’s advertisements. While Cox voices the poetic narration of eating french fries for the double arches, he is also voicing his point-of-view on the perceived antiquated nature of Ian Fleming’s 007 James Bond. Cox enters the world of the MI6 agent with his new reality competition show, 007: Road to a Million. Much like Christopher Nolan, James Bond played an important role in Brian Cox’s life and he feels passionately about the character.
BingeHulu recently reported on Cox’s recent interview with RadioTimes for the October-November issue in which Cox talks about his new show. When considering the notion of modernizing Bond for a more politically correct time, the blunt and outspoken star of Succession shared his thoughts when reflecting on Daniel Craig’s recent incarnation.
BingeHulu recently reported on Cox’s recent interview with RadioTimes for the October-November issue in which Cox talks about his new show. When considering the notion of modernizing Bond for a more politically correct time, the blunt and outspoken star of Succession shared his thoughts when reflecting on Daniel Craig’s recent incarnation.
- 10/27/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Prime Video and Freevee are gearing up for plenty of exciting fare this November as fan favorites return and fresh titles kick off on the streamers. Whether you’re up for classic films or seeking out the latest chapter of the animated hit Invincible, Prime Video has you covered. Among other notable titles are 007: Road to a Million, Twin Love, and Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story. There are also several Christmas titles including Freevee’s new original EXmas starring Robbie Amell and Leighton Meester. Scroll down for a full peek at the offers heading to Prime Video and Freevee this November. Available for Streaming on Prime Video: November 1 10 Things I Hate About You 12 Dates of Christmas 17 Again 2 Fast 2 Furious A Christmas in Vermont A Christmas Wedding Tail A Family Thing A Home of Our Own All the President’s Men Allan Quartermain and the Lost City of Gold Along...
- 10/25/2023
- TV Insider
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Monday, October 23, 2023.
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Squid Game: The Challenge.
No, it's not Squid Game Season 2. Instead, this is a full-blown competition series, premiering November 22, 2023.
Fifty six real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million.
As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show - plus surprising new additions - their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
The series was picked up following the success of Squid Game Season 1, which launched on Netflix in 2021.
It quickly solidified itself as the biggest hit to grace the streaming service. Ever.
With Squid Game Season 2 in the works, the game show aims to check if the format can work as an unscripted series.
Check out the promo below.
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Squid Game: The Challenge.
No, it's not Squid Game Season 2. Instead, this is a full-blown competition series, premiering November 22, 2023.
Fifty six real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million.
As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show - plus surprising new additions - their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
The series was picked up following the success of Squid Game Season 1, which launched on Netflix in 2021.
It quickly solidified itself as the biggest hit to grace the streaming service. Ever.
With Squid Game Season 2 in the works, the game show aims to check if the format can work as an unscripted series.
Check out the promo below.
- 10/24/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
It is more than two years since No Time To Die drew a firm line under the Daniel Craig era. And in that time, we've had plenty of speculation over who will inherit the guns, gadgets and guts of the James Bond character. And because of how the character has been going, probably a dollop of existential angst. But according to Bond boss Barbara Broccoli, we shouldn't expect much movement on any future movies just yet.
Talking to The Guardian, Broccoli admitted that she and producing partner/half-brother Michael G. Wilson are taking their time: “I think these movies reflect the time they are in, and there’s a big, big road ahead reinventing it for the next chapter and we haven’t even begun with that.”
And she reflects on the fact that the franchise has been counted out before: “I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying,...
Talking to The Guardian, Broccoli admitted that she and producing partner/half-brother Michael G. Wilson are taking their time: “I think these movies reflect the time they are in, and there’s a big, big road ahead reinventing it for the next chapter and we haven’t even begun with that.”
And she reflects on the fact that the franchise has been counted out before: “I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying,...
- 10/23/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Prime Video revealed the nine pairs who will be competing on 007: Road to a Million hosted by Succession‘s Brian Cox. The reality competition series, inspired by the adventures of Bond, James Bond, is set to premiere on November 10, 2023.
The eight-episode season will find the contestants traveling to locations that hold a special significance to Bond fans, including the Scottish Highlands, Venice, and Jamaica. During their globetrotting adventures, the nine pairs will tackle difficult physical challenges.
Commenting on his involvement as The Controller, Cox said, “I got to see how ordinary people would cope with being on a James Bond adventure. As they travel the world to some of the most iconic Bond locations, it gets more intense and nail-biting. I enjoyed my role as both villain and tormentor, with license to put the hopeful participants through the mangle.”
Prime Video offers this description of the series:
“The Controller...
The eight-episode season will find the contestants traveling to locations that hold a special significance to Bond fans, including the Scottish Highlands, Venice, and Jamaica. During their globetrotting adventures, the nine pairs will tackle difficult physical challenges.
Commenting on his involvement as The Controller, Cox said, “I got to see how ordinary people would cope with being on a James Bond adventure. As they travel the world to some of the most iconic Bond locations, it gets more intense and nail-biting. I enjoyed my role as both villain and tormentor, with license to put the hopeful participants through the mangle.”
Prime Video offers this description of the series:
“The Controller...
- 10/23/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
James Bond’s many fans will have a long wait for the next 007, it seems.
Producer Barbara Broccoli has revealed that executives haven’t even begun to map out the next chapter of the long-running franchise, which saw Daniel Craig bow out in No Time to Die two years ago.
In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, she said the team was aware that the character’s next incarnation will have to reflect how the world has changed in the 20 years since Craig took on the role.
She said: “I think these movies reflect the time they are in, and there’s a big, big road ahead reinventing it for the next chapter and we haven’t even begun with that.”
Broccoli told The Guardian the character could be reinvented, as he had been in the past:
“I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying ‘the cold war is over,...
Producer Barbara Broccoli has revealed that executives haven’t even begun to map out the next chapter of the long-running franchise, which saw Daniel Craig bow out in No Time to Die two years ago.
In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, she said the team was aware that the character’s next incarnation will have to reflect how the world has changed in the 20 years since Craig took on the role.
She said: “I think these movies reflect the time they are in, and there’s a big, big road ahead reinventing it for the next chapter and we haven’t even begun with that.”
Broccoli told The Guardian the character could be reinvented, as he had been in the past:
“I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying ‘the cold war is over,...
- 10/22/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
James Bond being recast is a long way off yet.Barbra Broccoli, who runs the money-spinning 007 franchise with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, has admitted there is a "big, big road ahead reinventing" the iconic role of the suave spy after Daniel Craig's Bond died in his final outing, 2021's 'No Time To Die'.Speaking to The Guardian, she said: “I go back to [1995’s] 'GoldenEye' when everyone was saying ‘the cold war is over, the wall is over. “Bond is dead, no need for Bond, the whole world’s at peace, and now there’s no villains’ – and boy, was that wrong!”This is despite many actors having been tipped to portray the MI6 secret agent, including Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Rege-Jean Page and Cillian Murphy, to name a few.Broccoli added: “Daniel gave us the ability to mine the emotional life of the character … and...
- 10/22/2023
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
News comes as Barbara Broccoli says James Bond-themed reality show – 007’s Road to a Million – will help fill fans’ hunger
It has been two years since Daniel Craig hung up his pistol and Omega watch after the release of No Time to Die.
But fans desperate to know who will be the next 007 have a long wait before they are left shaken or stirred.
007: Road to a Million will air on 10 November on Prime Video...
It has been two years since Daniel Craig hung up his pistol and Omega watch after the release of No Time to Die.
But fans desperate to know who will be the next 007 have a long wait before they are left shaken or stirred.
007: Road to a Million will air on 10 November on Prime Video...
- 10/21/2023
- by Tara Conlan
- The Guardian - Film News
First-Look Images Are Out for Apple TV’s “Masters of the Air”
The long-awaited World War II drama “Masters of the Air” has taken to the skies as Apple TV+ has released the first images for the highly anticipated limited series.
Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman and based on Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, “Masters of the Air” follows the 100th Bomb Group (a.k.a. the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct bombing raids over Nazi Germany as they grapple with the psychological, physical, and emotional conditions of war.
The all-star ensemble is led by Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Rafferty Law, Barry Keoghan, Josiah Cross, Branden Cook, and Ncuti Gatwa.
“Masters of the Air” will premiere on Apple TV+ with two episodes on Jan. 26, followed by one new episode every Friday through March 15.
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The long-awaited World War II drama “Masters of the Air” has taken to the skies as Apple TV+ has released the first images for the highly anticipated limited series.
Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman and based on Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, “Masters of the Air” follows the 100th Bomb Group (a.k.a. the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct bombing raids over Nazi Germany as they grapple with the psychological, physical, and emotional conditions of war.
The all-star ensemble is led by Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Rafferty Law, Barry Keoghan, Josiah Cross, Branden Cook, and Ncuti Gatwa.
“Masters of the Air” will premiere on Apple TV+ with two episodes on Jan. 26, followed by one new episode every Friday through March 15.
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- 10/6/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The new Brit-produced 'adventure' TV game show "007: Road to a Million", set in the Scottish Highlands, Chile's Atacama Desert, the streets of Venice and the Swiss Alps, is hosted by Brian Cox as 'The Controller', with "...nine pairs of 'everyday' people unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of 'Bond'-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing million dollar prize", streaming November 10, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video:
"...'The Controller' (Cox) is the on-screen mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do and sets their questions.
"He monitors each pair's quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges, with 10 questions hidden around the world for each pair of contestants. To reach these questions, the pairs face 'Bond'-inspired challenges, which push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.
"Each question is worth an increasing amount of money,...
"...'The Controller' (Cox) is the on-screen mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do and sets their questions.
"He monitors each pair's quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges, with 10 questions hidden around the world for each pair of contestants. To reach these questions, the pairs face 'Bond'-inspired challenges, which push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.
"Each question is worth an increasing amount of money,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
When Amazon bought MGM and in doing so nabbed the rights to the Bond franchise, fans were worried that it could mean the birth of a hundred different TV spin-offs, or a film about where Oddjob got his signature razor-edged bowler. Eon team bosses Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have been so far steadfast in resisting all of that, though they did given their blessing to reality competition series 007: Road To A Million, overseen. Now the trailer has arrived, which sadly features not one moment where he swears at anyone.
007: Road To A Million features pairs of contestants teaming up to take on MI6-esque obstacles around the globe, with Bond-centric locations like Jamaica, Venice, and the Scottish Highlands on the itinerary.
Cox’s The Controller is the nefarious-sounding man who might end up giving them a million-pound prize package. “The Controller is villainous and cultured, and...
007: Road To A Million features pairs of contestants teaming up to take on MI6-esque obstacles around the globe, with Bond-centric locations like Jamaica, Venice, and the Scottish Highlands on the itinerary.
Cox’s The Controller is the nefarious-sounding man who might end up giving them a million-pound prize package. “The Controller is villainous and cultured, and...
- 10/5/2023
- by James White
- Empire - TV
Here is a wrap-up of the news you need to know from Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Are you ready to see Brian Cox like never before?
Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for 007: Road To A Million, its new James Bond-themed competition series.
The clip shows the Succession alum as "The Controller."
007: Road to a Million, from the producers behind the James Bond film franchise, follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 prize.
"The Controller" is the on-screen mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions.
He monitors each pair's quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.
Related: Wednesday Season 2: Everything We Know
The Controller has hidden ten questions around...
Are you ready to see Brian Cox like never before?
Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for 007: Road To A Million, its new James Bond-themed competition series.
The clip shows the Succession alum as "The Controller."
007: Road to a Million, from the producers behind the James Bond film franchise, follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 prize.
"The Controller" is the on-screen mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions.
He monitors each pair's quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.
Related: Wednesday Season 2: Everything We Know
The Controller has hidden ten questions around...
- 10/5/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Are you as brave as James Bond? Have you ever fantasized about sipping a martini while thwarting a dastardly plot to upend a nation? You have? Then I’ve got good news! 007: The Road to a Million, the first James Bond-inspired reality game show, is here to make fantasy come true!
Hosted by Succession actor Brian Cox, 007: Road to a Million “follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 ($1.2 million) prize,” and promises that the challenges will “push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.”
In the show, Cox plays “The Controller,” the “mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.
Hosted by Succession actor Brian Cox, 007: Road to a Million “follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 ($1.2 million) prize,” and promises that the challenges will “push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.”
In the show, Cox plays “The Controller,” the “mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.
- 10/5/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Brian Cox is joining the James Bond franchise, in one way or another.
The “Succession” Emmy winner hosts Bond-inspired reality competition series “007: Road to a Million” for Prime Video.
Nine contestants embark on a global adventure to participate in a series of challenges for a shot at winning win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox, aka “The Controller,” is the mastermind behind the challenges and picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into a James Bond adventure to win a million pounds,” Cox says in the teaser. “The only thing standing in their way is me!”
Contestants compete in two-person teams and are tasked with passing physical obstacles as well as answering questions hidden in different locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
As announced in 2022, “007: Road to a Million” was in the works for four years at Prime Video,...
The “Succession” Emmy winner hosts Bond-inspired reality competition series “007: Road to a Million” for Prime Video.
Nine contestants embark on a global adventure to participate in a series of challenges for a shot at winning win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox, aka “The Controller,” is the mastermind behind the challenges and picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into a James Bond adventure to win a million pounds,” Cox says in the teaser. “The only thing standing in their way is me!”
Contestants compete in two-person teams and are tasked with passing physical obstacles as well as answering questions hidden in different locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
As announced in 2022, “007: Road to a Million” was in the works for four years at Prime Video,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘007: Road to a Million’: See Brian Cox as ‘The Controller’ in James Bond-Inspired Game Show (Video)
What better way to celebrate James Bond Day than with a look at a show with challenges inspired by the secret agent? Prime Video has released a teaser trailer for 007: Road to a Million, hosted by Brian Cox, in honor of the day. The new adventure game show follows nine pairs of everyday people on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges, for a shot at winning a life-changing £1,000,000 prize. “The only thing standing in their way is me,” Cox, who serves as “The Controller,” the mastermind behind the game, says. What wouldn’t these people do for that prize? Watch the video above for a look at some of the challenges they’ll be facing, including climbing a crane and getting on top of a train. All eight episodes of 007: Road to a Million will drop on Prime Video on Friday, November 10. As The Controller,...
- 10/5/2023
- TV Insider
The first James Bond-inspired TV series has released a teaser trailer: Prime Video’s 007: Road to a Million brings the superspy branding to the small screen with a reality competition series hosted by Succession star Brian Cox.
The show “follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 ($1.2 million) prize,” and promises that the challenges will “push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.”
Cox plays “The Controller,” the “mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.”
The teaser trailer shows off some of the global locations in the series, such as the Scottish Highlands, Chile’s Atacama Desert,...
The show “follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 ($1.2 million) prize,” and promises that the challenges will “push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.”
Cox plays “The Controller,” the “mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.”
The teaser trailer shows off some of the global locations in the series, such as the Scottish Highlands, Chile’s Atacama Desert,...
- 10/5/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prepare to be shaken and stirred by Brian Cox‘s intimidating presence in Prime Video’s upcoming James Bond-themed competition show.
Described as an adventure game show, 007: Road to a Million will follow nine pairs of contestants as they embark on an epic global adventure, attempting a series of Bond-inspired challenges in an effort to win the £1,000,000 grand prize.
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Described as an adventure game show, 007: Road to a Million will follow nine pairs of contestants as they embark on an epic global adventure, attempting a series of Bond-inspired challenges in an effort to win the £1,000,000 grand prize.
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- 10/5/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
In the trailer for upcoming Prime Video reality series “007: Road to a Million,” Brian Cox controls the fate of nine pairs of wannabe James Bonds as they take on challenges inspired by the iconic spy for a chance to win £1 million ($1.2 million).
“I put real people into a James Bond adventure to win £1 million,” Cox says in the clip, which released to mark James Bond Day, as the franchise’s theme song plays. “The only thing standing in their way is me.”
The trailer teases some of the challenges the contestants are put through, including climbing a crane, balancing atop a moving train and driving an Aston Martin down winding hills. In the series, “Succession” star Cox acts as “The Controller,” the “on-screen mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in...
“I put real people into a James Bond adventure to win £1 million,” Cox says in the clip, which released to mark James Bond Day, as the franchise’s theme song plays. “The only thing standing in their way is me.”
The trailer teases some of the challenges the contestants are put through, including climbing a crane, balancing atop a moving train and driving an Aston Martin down winding hills. In the series, “Succession” star Cox acts as “The Controller,” the “on-screen mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in...
- 10/5/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Having spent four seasons pulling the strings on the Roy family and virtually everyone in their orbit, Succession’s Brian Cox is moving on to masterminding a global competition series with a bunch of James Bond wannabes. In Prime Video’s 007: Road to a Million, Cox plays The Controller, who, with his velvety voice and steely will, sets nine pairs of contestants on a harrowing journey to win £1,000,000 (roughly $1.2 million American).
- 10/5/2023
- by Primetimer Staff
- Primetimer
The first season of James Bond reality TV series “007’s Road to a Million” has yet to drop, but casting is already underway for Season 2.
Producers are looking for “more dynamic duos to jet set across the globe using their wits and general knowledge to answer questions hidden around the world,” according to a casting notice, which says that filming is “due to take place throughout 2024.”
“You don’t have to be a Bond fan to apply but we are looking for teams of two that are very close in their relationship and who would enjoy an adventure,” it adds.
Reps for Amazon declined to comment on the second season.
The Bond-inspired series, which will debut later this year on Amazon’s Prime Video platform, sees “Succession” star Brian Cox control the fate of the show’s contestants as they go on a Bond-style race around the world in the...
Producers are looking for “more dynamic duos to jet set across the globe using their wits and general knowledge to answer questions hidden around the world,” according to a casting notice, which says that filming is “due to take place throughout 2024.”
“You don’t have to be a Bond fan to apply but we are looking for teams of two that are very close in their relationship and who would enjoy an adventure,” it adds.
Reps for Amazon declined to comment on the second season.
The Bond-inspired series, which will debut later this year on Amazon’s Prime Video platform, sees “Succession” star Brian Cox control the fate of the show’s contestants as they go on a Bond-style race around the world in the...
- 9/13/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
It’s hard to say goodbye to an ensemble cast as talented as Succession’s. Even though we won’t get to see them perform together every week, at least we can find comfort in knowing that this isn’t the last time we’ll see these actors share their talents with the world. While many movie and TV productions are on hold right now due to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers’ (AMPTP) inability to meet the Writers Guild of America’s (WGA) reasonable terms, there are still several upcoming projects featuring the incredibly skilled members of Succession, both on the stage and the screen, that are worth keeping an eye on.
Brian Cox – The Electric State, Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, and 007’s Road to a Million
Brian Cox might just be the busiest of the Succession cast, with a long list of...
Brian Cox – The Electric State, Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, and 007’s Road to a Million
Brian Cox might just be the busiest of the Succession cast, with a long list of...
- 6/5/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Gabrielle Union has booked a potentially murderous new role.
The actress is attached to star in and executive-produce Pretty Little Wife, a cat-and-mouse thriller in development at Prime Video, per The Hollywood Reporter.
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Based on Darby Kane’s novel of the same name, the potential series “enters around two brilliant — and very different — Black women: Lily (Union...
The actress is attached to star in and executive-produce Pretty Little Wife, a cat-and-mouse thriller in development at Prime Video, per The Hollywood Reporter.
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- 4/24/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Brian Cox has his next villainous act after leaving his character Logan Roy behind on Succession — the Emmy-winning actor has boarded Amazon Studios’ unscripted competition series 007’s Road to a Million.
The British game show from 72 Films and MGM Alternative will be done in collaboration with James Bond franchise producers Eon Productions and will launch later this year exclusively on Prime Video worldwide.
Cox is set to play “The Controller” on the game show, which will be shot in famous James Bond locations including the Scottish Highlands, Venice and Jamaica. According to Amazon, Cox as a game show emcee will be an “enigmatic character who controls the fate of the contestants,” becoming both “villainous and cultured” as contestants face increasingly difficult journeys and challenges.
“I got to see how ordinary people would cope with being on a James Bond adventure. As they travel the world to some of the most iconic Bond locations,...
The British game show from 72 Films and MGM Alternative will be done in collaboration with James Bond franchise producers Eon Productions and will launch later this year exclusively on Prime Video worldwide.
Cox is set to play “The Controller” on the game show, which will be shot in famous James Bond locations including the Scottish Highlands, Venice and Jamaica. According to Amazon, Cox as a game show emcee will be an “enigmatic character who controls the fate of the contestants,” becoming both “villainous and cultured” as contestants face increasingly difficult journeys and challenges.
“I got to see how ordinary people would cope with being on a James Bond adventure. As they travel the world to some of the most iconic Bond locations,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prime Video is on its way to capitalizing on the acquisition of the MGM brand. It was recently reported that the streaming service is going down a checklist of franchises they plan on rebooting in one form or another, which include IPs like Robocop and Stargate. However, Amazon was quick to quell concerns from James Bond fans that future installments in the film series would not be exclusively relegated to the platform. Although, they certainly have found other means to expand the brand.
Deadline is reporting that there will be a reality competition titled 007’s Road to a Million that will stream on Prime Video and Succession star Brian Cox has joined the show as a mysterious figure who controls the fate of the contestants. The character is identified as The Controller, and he’s being described as an “enigmatic character who controls the fate of the contestants” as he lurks in the shadows.
Deadline is reporting that there will be a reality competition titled 007’s Road to a Million that will stream on Prime Video and Succession star Brian Cox has joined the show as a mysterious figure who controls the fate of the contestants. The character is identified as The Controller, and he’s being described as an “enigmatic character who controls the fate of the contestants” as he lurks in the shadows.
- 4/24/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Succession star Brian Cox is trading the cutthroat world of business for the mysterious world of espionage and secret agents in the new Prime Video series 007’s Road to a Million. As confirmed by Amazon, Cox is joining the James Bond-inspired unscripted reality competition show in the role of The Controller. Described as an “enigmatic character who controls the fate of the contestants,” The Controller is a “villainous and cultured” figure who revels “in the increasingly difficult journeys and questions the contestants must overcome.” The show will see contestants divided into two-person teams as they’re tested on intelligence, endurance, and heroism on their mission to win £1 million ($1.2M). The teams are also faced with questions hidden in different locations around the world that they must answer correctly to move on to the next challenge. “He has millions of pounds to give away — up to £1M per couple — but he doesn’t make it easy,...
- 4/24/2023
- TV Insider
Picture this: what if James Bond, has signed up to be the ‘The Controller’ for the series.
007’s Road To A Million is a competition show in which pairs of contestants team up to take on MI6-esque obstacles around the globe, with Bond-centric locations like Jamaica, Venice, and the Scottish Highlands on the itinerary. And as revealed today, Cox’s The Controller is the nefarious-sounding man who might end up giving them a million-pound prize package. “The Controller is villainous and cultured, and revels in the increasingly difficult journeys and questions the contestants must overcome,” explains a press release. “He has millions of pounds to give away — up to £1m per couple — but he doesn’t make it easy. Whilst he lurks in the shadows, he is watching and controlling everything.”
The series is due to arrive on Prime Video later this year, and Cox has already seen what the contestants got up to.
007’s Road To A Million is a competition show in which pairs of contestants team up to take on MI6-esque obstacles around the globe, with Bond-centric locations like Jamaica, Venice, and the Scottish Highlands on the itinerary. And as revealed today, Cox’s The Controller is the nefarious-sounding man who might end up giving them a million-pound prize package. “The Controller is villainous and cultured, and revels in the increasingly difficult journeys and questions the contestants must overcome,” explains a press release. “He has millions of pounds to give away — up to £1m per couple — but he doesn’t make it easy. Whilst he lurks in the shadows, he is watching and controlling everything.”
The series is due to arrive on Prime Video later this year, and Cox has already seen what the contestants got up to.
- 4/24/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Los Angeles, April 24 (Ians) ‘Succession’ star Brian Cox will control the fate of contestants on James Bond reality show ‘007s Road to a Million’.
The Golden Globe winner has been cast as the enigmatic “Controller” on the forthcoming Prime Video series, which will see contestants competing in teams of two on a global adventure, reports ‘Variety’.
Filmed in many Bond locations – from the Scottish Highlands to Venice and Jamaica – contestants must correctly answer questions hidden in the different locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
According to the description of Cox’s character, it seems the streamer is leaning into the actor’s recent turn as ‘Succession’ patriarch Logan Roy.
“The Controller is villainous and cultured, and revels in the increasingly difficult journeys and questions the contestants must overcome,” read the synopsis.
“He has millions of pounds to give away – up to £1m per couple – but he doesn’t make it easy.
The Golden Globe winner has been cast as the enigmatic “Controller” on the forthcoming Prime Video series, which will see contestants competing in teams of two on a global adventure, reports ‘Variety’.
Filmed in many Bond locations – from the Scottish Highlands to Venice and Jamaica – contestants must correctly answer questions hidden in the different locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
According to the description of Cox’s character, it seems the streamer is leaning into the actor’s recent turn as ‘Succession’ patriarch Logan Roy.
“The Controller is villainous and cultured, and revels in the increasingly difficult journeys and questions the contestants must overcome,” read the synopsis.
“He has millions of pounds to give away – up to £1m per couple – but he doesn’t make it easy.
- 4/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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