Adam West claimed he dropped the offer because he believed the character of 007 should depicted by a British star. The actor also admitted that he was working on another project when he proposed the role.

Has anyone turned down the role of James Bond?

Yes. There's actually been quite a few actors who have turned down the role. Adam West, Burt Reynolds and Clint Eastwood all turned it down as they felt the part should be played by a Brit.

Who was supposed to play James Bond instead of Daniel Craig?

One of the current favourites to take on the role is Super Man and Mission: Impossible actor Henry Cavill who was thought to be in the running to play Bond before Craig was cast. He told GQ in 2020 that he "would love to play Bond, it would be very, very exciting".

Who was offered the role of James Bond?

British Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson Offered New James Bond Role, Reports Say. The iconic film role of James Bond, MI6's most famous spy, has been offered to 33-year-old British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, according to reports from The Sun.

Who was the original choice for James Bond?

Connery was not James Bond author Ian Fleming's first choice for the role – that was Irish actor Richard Todd. Fleming wanted Todd for Dr No, the movie that introduced the iconic character to moviegoing audiences the world over.

Every Actor Who Turned Down the James Bond Role and Why

Who was the least popular James Bond?

George Lazenby often places last on many people's rankings of James Bond actors.

Who turned down the role of Dr. No.?

Fleming favoured either David Niven, Moore or his cousin, Christopher Lee, with his neighbour in Jamaica, Noel Coward, as Dr No, all of whom were deemed unsuitable for one reason or another. In fact Coward himself turned down the part, famously sending a telegraph to the producers which simply read: "Dr. No? No!

Who was supposed to be the original James Bond?

James Bond author Ian Fleming initially wanted David Niven to play his famed spy. And though Connery won the first film role, Fleming eventually got to see Niven play the part in the 1967 adaptation of Casino Royale. By contrast to his fellow Bonds, the late Niven was one of the older stars to become the spy.

Why did Timothy Dalton quit James Bond?

Dalton revealed that he had initially signed a three-film contract, and a third movie was in the works, but it was scrapped because of the lawsuits. Dalton declined the opportunity to return as Bond in another movie when he was asked to sign a longer contract, leading to Pierce Brosnan taking on the role.

Who is the new Bond actor in 2024?

According to the Sun, an inside source said "Bond is Aaron's job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back." At the time (March 2024), the report expected Eon to announce Taylor-Johnson as the next Bond "in the coming days."

Who is the favorite to replace Daniel Craig?

The next chapter of the James Bond story won't be released this year, but that hasn't stopped discussions taking place as to who will take over from Daniel Craig in the coveted role. Aaron Taylor-Johnson remains the hot favourite to be offered the part for the 26th movie in the franchise's history.

Who missed out on James Bond?

Other potential Bonds through the years included Michael Caine, who passed because didn't want to be typecast after playing several other spies; Dick Van Dyke, who couldn't nail the accent (see: Mary Poppins); Clint Eastwood, who felt Bond should be British; and Mel Gibson, who was rejected by the studio for not being ...

Why did Cary Grant turn down the role of James Bond?

Actually, Cubby proposed the part to Cary (who was his best man) but he didn't want to make a series of films. Only one and for a big salary. Anyway, maybe, he was already too old even if he played a spy struggling for his life on the rooftop against George Kenedy in Charade (1963) directed by Stanley Donen.

Why did Idris Elba turn down the role of James Bond?

Elba noted at the time that “as humans, we are obsessed with race and that obsession can really hinder people's aspirations, hinder people's growth. Racism should be a topic for discussion, sure. Racism is very real. But from my perspective, it's only as powerful as you allow it to be.”

Who is the only James Bond actor to win an Oscar?

1. Sean Connery. The tall, handsome and muscular Scottish actor Sean Connery is best known as the original actor to portray James Bond in the hugely successful movie franchise, starring in seven films between 1962 and 1983.

Who was the most liked Bond?

And in at number one, Pierce Brosnan

Then let's press on. For us, the Irishman swings the top spot, purely because he marks the perfect mid-point between everything that makes Bond great. His films see a blend of Timothy Dalton's grittiness and Roger Moore's campiness.

Who has been asked to be James Bond?

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly been offered the role of the next James Bond. The 33-year-old British actor has been asked to take over from Daniel Craig, who played the role for 15 years.

Was Cary Grant considered for James Bond?

Broccoli and Harry Saltzman originally sought Grant for the role of James Bond in Dr. No (1962) but discarded the idea as Grant would be committed to only one feature film; therefore, the producers decided to go after someone who could be part of a franchise after James Mason would only agree to commit to three films.

How old was Sean Connery when he filmed Dr. No?

Moore appeared as Simon Templar on the television series The Saint, airing in the United Kingdom for the first time on 4 October 1962, only one day before the premiere of Dr. No. Ultimately, the producers turned to 31-year-old Sean Connery for five films.

Who was the oldest Bond actor?

Summary. Daniel Craig retired as 007 at 51, ending his tenure as Britain's most iconic spy. The oldest actor to play James Bond was Roger Moore, who played him from ages 45 to 57.

Did Sean Connery like Daniel Craig as Bond?

The feeling between Connery and Craig, as it turns out, was mutual.

Which Bond actor did his own stunts?

Timothy Dalton

Dalton is the only 007 actor to do some of his own stunt work, seen in License to Kill and The Living Daylights.