Octopussy

James Brolin reveals how he nearly played James Bond in ‘Octopussy’

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James Brolin reveals how he nearly played James Bond in ‘Octopussy’

Brolin, James Brolin. The 84-year-old Hollywood legend revealed in a new interview with People that he nearly played James Bond in his 40s, after Roger Moore “said he would never do another” film in the franchise before 1983’s “Octopussy.” “He was out, so I flew over and I met all the people,” Brolin recalled. “And … Read more

Why Pam Grier refused to play ‘Octopussy’ Bond girl role

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Why Pam Grier refused to play ‘Octopussy’ Bond girl role

The name’s Grier. Pam Grier. The screen icon, 73, was up for the titular Bond girl role in the 1983 James Bond installment “Octopussy.” However, the “Foxy Brown” star turned it down in search of better projects. “My agents had me meet with [producers] the Broccoli family, and I’m going, ‘I’m not available,’ ” Grier told … Read more