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Die Another Day MGM had originally considered developing a spin-off film based on Michelle Yeoh's character, Wai Lin, in 1997's "Tomorrow Never Dies". However, despite much speculation of an imminent movie, on 26 October 2003, "Variety" reported that MGM had completely pulled the plug on this project, to the dismay of Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson of Eon Productions, who were reported to be "clearly furious" about the decision. MGM was keen to instead move on with the next film, "Casino Royale", which went on to feature several recycled ideas originally penned for the cancelled spin-off. Die Another Day Die Another Day