This year marks the 70th anniversary of author Ian Fleming’s first publication Casino Royale. Thanks to this literary watershed, the James Bond movie it eventually became a theatrical powerhouse that still wows the world today. In 2023, the search for the next 007 for the big screen begins, and in that search it’s always interesting to hear the thoughts of a once tuxedo-wearing actor wearing the Walther PP7.
In that spirit, it should surprise no one On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Vet George Lazenby has an opinion and wants the next Bond to be Australian. However, the part that might surprise some is that he has a specific actor in mind for the role. In a recent interview with tmz extensionhas named Liam Hemsworth as his choice to be 007. Apparently, Lazenby believes the Hemsworth’s younger brother has enough qualifications to get the part.
In addition to a shared Australian-born connection with Lazenby, Liam Hemsworth is an actor young and talented enough to take over Daniel Craig’s recently vacated baton with there is no time to die. Weather Craig’s role in 007 films casting a shadow, George Lazenby believes Liam has the attitude and charisma to rise to the challenge. It is that aspect in particular which adequately establishes the kinship Lazenby feels to Hemsworth.
As the first actor to play the role when Sean Connery’s James Bond career initially coming to an end, this “other guy” knows what he’s talking about. Debut in 1969 On Her Majesty’s Secret ServiceLazenby’s one-time outing as Commander Bond initially landed with a thud, only to be reevaluated over time. George Lazenby mentioned in his interview him that just like him he was reckless enough to challenge the already mythic imprint that Sean Connery left on Bond history when the Scottish star had made 1967 You only Live Twice he feels Hemsworth has just the right amount of courage to do just that after Daniel Craig.
