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Burt Reynolds often claimed he nearly became James Bond, but the franchise’s top brass had other ideas, insisting 007 must remain a British icon. How close did he really get?

Burt Reynolds was once in the running to play Batman in the 1960s TV series, but he turned down the role, doubting it would boost his career. He later praised Adam West’s performance, though he felt the part didn’t help West much either.