The James Bond franchise’s longtime casting director is quitting after a storied career working on 13 of the iconic films. Debbie McWilliams told ScreenDaily she was throwing in the towel just after the franchise rights were sold to Amazon—adding that the company’s filmmaking history “does not fill me with any great enthusiasm.

James Bond franchise casting director Debbie McWilliams shares an unenthusiastic reaction to Amazon taking control of the franchise. McWilliams has been part of the 007 franchise since 1981's For Your Eyes Only,

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