Not many actors have played James Bond. But all have left a permanent mark on the franchise. Here is a recount of each one of them, their qualities and what made them unique within the 007 myth.
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Sean Connery (1962-1967 and 1983)
Before embodying the most charming spy that human imagery has given, the young Sean Connery insisted on enhancing the curvatures of his stocky, hairy and surely oiled pectorals. An effort that would be recognized with a third place in the 1953 Mr. Universe contest. Such a peculiar background, coupled with a career that fluctuated between modeling and low-class roles, fueled Ian Fleming’s mistrust during the casting of the first James Bond film adventure. The Satanic Dr. Noin the early 1960s.
Nothing was further from alter ego Sir Fleming’s Literary He was a dandy without parallel. However, and at the insistence of the producer Robert R. Broccoli’s partner at the time, impressed by the sexual magnet that the young actor projected on celluloid, the balance tipped towards the side that we all know. Now, 60 years later, few doubt how much Connery owes Bond. The incarnation of him, first, and his wise exorcism later, would lead to one of the most solid film careers on record. But there is also no denying the enormous debt that the 007 acquired with the native of Edinburgh. His Bond, number one, his toupé immovable and square chin. The one with feline movements and a loose mouth, he continues to be the most missed of all.
George Lazenby (1969)
After Connery confirmed his impending resignation in 1967, producers Saltzman and Broccoli’s new hope was discovered in a London hair salon. Strong, handsome and with the agility of a gazelle, George Lazenby will go down in history as a new kind of “rehearsal” James Bond, a circular painting between square canvases. Like the kangaroos of his native Australia, he jumped from the world of commercials and modeling, until arriving, winning and seeing himself clad in a tuxedo and maneuvering a Walter ppk.
Then, against all odds, he took one more intrepid leap – which many describe as clumsy – with the sole intention of canceling his contract. Afraid that he would be pigeonholed into character. And after the trouble he got into during his only filming as 007, Lazenby decided there was no better way to serve his majesty than by taking out bad guys in the company of his friend Bruce Lee. Unfortunately, he died before his projects were consolidated. According to several fans, he is owed something more precious than the legacy of a smart and athletic Bond. The one that after his retirement Sean Connery has returned to offer a last installment.
Actors who have played James Bond and candidates for the next
Roger Moore (1972-1985)
Barely in his thirties, he was part of the group of actors who auditioned for the first James Bond in 1962. It is said that Ian Fleming was not indifferent to his English charm and his natural gift for improvisation. But in the end Connery’s brash good looks won out over Moore’s youth. Between that first attempt and a second chance, in 1973, Moore had already established himself as a star in the series The Saint. That experience undoubtedly played a role in choosing the new 007.
From that moment and during the subsequent 12 years, Moore would have enough time to mold a Bond that would fluctuate between the successful and continuous adaptation of the character to the contemporary. Including the abuse of comic elements to the frank self-parody. All the more reason to earn love and rejection alike among fans of the franchise. Perhaps aware that his permanence within the series would only wear her down, Moore resigned from the role on December 3, 1985, at the age of 58.
Since then, there is something that undoubtedly deserves greater recognition than his appearance in films by Jean, Claude Van Damme (The search) and the insufferable Spice Girls (The world of the Spice Girls): his accomplishments as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, work that earned him a knighthood in 2003. Not bad for a spy.
Timothy Dalton (1986 – 1994)
Some prefer to think that the fact that Timothy Dalton could not even complete his contract (originally for three films) was due to bad luck. To the kind of legal problems that can only occur within “the industry”. But let’s face it: from the beginning nobody seemed to like him. Although there was never any doubt about his histrionic talents (impossible to question someone who has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company) there was no way to avoid the general feeling that he was selected. Although it was actually well thought out, it lacked certainty, lacked ingenuity.
As if that were not enough, the Welshman was not to the liking of Connery, nor of Moore, and not even his undeniable handsomeness had the approval of the female public. It is even ironic to note that his incarnation of a more serious and dark Bond, considered the closest to Ian Fleming’s original concept, is, even among fans, the least liked. Five years after a second movie, they officially got rid of each other. In the future of the former, to improve his fortune, interesting and award-winning projects would continue. Including a successful sequel to gone With the Wind for television. While the second would get away once and for all from split beards, excessive solemnity and cigarettes. A new path would await the arrival of a new, more renewed Bond.
Actors who have played James Bond and candidates for the next
Pierce Brosnan (1994 – 2004)
In him the best qualities of the past Bonds were combined, he is the actor that Ian Fleming always visualized as the ideal interpreter of his literary creation. Thanks to his physique and fine manners, and his ability to adapt to the social context. He fearlessly showed the sensitive side of him – an issue that in other times would have been unthinkable for 007 – while remaining a most alpha male. cool, which meant a resounding success among the female audience. She preferred the Italian suit brand, Brioni, to the traditional English one, Savile Row, and her personality won over even the most purist fan critics.
Before he was considered for the part (other famous surnames like Grant, Gibson and Fiennes were on his mind) he was a popular TV actor, and also a man who watched in pain as his wife was eaten away by cancer. After landing the coveted role, his remarkable efforts to bring freshness to the character were rewarded with the biggest box office entry the Bond saga had ever had in its entire history to date. Only in the United States was his first intervention, Golden Eye…raised $106 million dollars; more than three times Dalton’s last. Although in the end, and like any monarch aware of his good name, he did not want to leave the throne, he could do little against the complex politics of celluloid. He is Irish and the name is Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan.
Daniel Craig (2005-2021)
After four films that completely reinvented the celluloid mythology of James Bond, Daniel Craig will say goodbye to the agent. When Craig was selected for Casino RoyaleIn 2005, the doubts about his election were many and loud. That he wasn’t that handsome, that he didn’t have experience, that he was blonde (?). However, time and some of the agent’s best adventures have proved the producers who chose him right, and Craig will be remembered as one of the audience’s favorites.
Actors who have played James Bond and candidates for the next
Which actors could be the next James Bond?
Fans of the British agent have long wondered which actors might play James Bond once Daniel Craig steps down from the role after 007: No time to die this 2021. Although the production has not declared anything about it, these are the options that have been handled “unofficially” to be the next Bond.
Henry Cavill
Tom Hardy
Tom Hiddleston
Idris Elba |
Regé-Jean Page
During the tour press release for his new horror movie, False PositivePierce Brosnan told the magazine People that Hardy and Elba would seem like a great option. “I think Daniel has left an indelible mark and they could go in many directions (with a new performer).” Pierce Brosnan stepped into the shoes of 007 four times (GoldenEye, tomorrow you never die, the world is not enough Y Another day to die).
The final decision will surely not be announced for a long time, but we can be sure that the production will not rule out any option.
Liam Neeson pudo ser James Bond.
Playing James Bond would be a huge step for any of the actors. But there are those who have rejected the offer. This was the case with Liam Neesonwho commented in an interview with James Corden that he was considered for the role shortly after doing Schindler’s List. However, he knew that he could not take the role. His wife, also an actress Natasha Richardson (who died in 2009) had forbidden him.
“Yeah, they came up with me,” Neeson told Corden. “It was a couple of calls from Barbara Broccoli. This was after Schindler’s List. But they didn’t offer it to me. I know you saw a lot of actors. However, my dear wife, may she rest in peace, told me: ‘My dear, if they offer you James Bond, and you’re going to do it, then you won’t marry me.’ You can see the full interview here.
The entrance Actors who have played James Bond and candidates for the next was first published in Who FIRST.
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