Amazon orders a James Bond global adventure reality competition

Variety

007’s Road to a Million, a James Bond-style spin on a race around the world, is the first official TV show based on the iconic British spy. Longtime James Bond bosses Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will serve as executive producers on the eight-part series, which is expected to begin production later this year. "The show will see contestants competing in a global adventure to win a £1 million ($1.3 million) cash prize," according to Variety. "Filmed in many of the historic locations featured throughout the seminal Bond films, the 'cinematic format' will be a test of intelligence and endurance. In addition to passing physical obstacles, the contestants — who will compete in two-person teams — must correctly answer questions hidden in different locations around the world in order to advance to the next challenge." Variety reports that while 007’s Road to a Million may seem like part of Amazon's acquisition of the James Bond studio MGM, the show actually has been in development for four years and sits separately from the Amazon-MGM deal.