Brian Cox hosts new James Bond-inspired competition series
Battling Bonds: Shaken, stirred and across the world: real-life competitors see if they have what it takes to be Bond in the brand-new, high-octane reality series “007: Road to a Million,” premiering Friday, Nov. 10, on Prime Video.
A news release from Amazon Studios describes the premise for the series, stating: “Nine pairs of everyday people are unleashed on an epic adventure through a series of James Bond-inspired challenges to find questions hidden around the world, all for a shot at winning a life-changing £1 million prize” — £1 million being approximately US$1.2 million.
Pairs must answer 10 hidden questions for a chance to win the £1 million prize, but it’s not so easy.the release explains:“to reach these questions, the pairs face gut-wrenching Bond-inspired challenges which will push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit. Each question is worth an increasing amount of money, if answered correctly, they bank the cash and continue to the next question. Get it wrong, their journey is over.”
Behind every twist and turn sits the mastermind of it all — The Controller, this season played by Brian Cox (“Succession”), who not only dictates where the pairs must travel and what challenges they must compete in, but he also sets the questions that each duo must answer. “He watches on from the shadows following the pair’s every move, reveling as his often merciless and punishing plans unfold in front of him,” Prime teases.
A description from 007.com promises: “Locations inspired by 007’s travels are featured in the series, from the beautiful Scottish Highlands and the isolated Atacama Desert in Chile to the majestic Swiss Alps and streets of Venice. Each acts as the backdrop to nerve-wracking physical obstacles and challenging missions to be completed by contestants in order to go through to the next stage and be one step closer to the £1 million prize.”