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

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

Exclusive | The name’s Bond, James Bond — Which stars could get 007’s license to kill amid Amazon shakeups, according to experts

Exclusive | The name’s Bond, James Bond — Which stars could get 007’s license to kill amid Amazon shakeups, according to experts

A double-0-dilemma.  Lately, the name’s been everywhere — Bond, James Bond. While speculation had been rampant as to who should and would play 007 after Daniel Craig made his final bow as Bond in 2021’s “No Time to Die,” the rumor mill sped up faster than an Astin Martin when news broke in late February … Read more

Former ‘James Bond’ actor throws support behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson — on one condition

Former ‘James Bond’ actor throws support behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson — on one condition

From one 007 to the next. Former “James Bond” actor George Lazenby is throwing support behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The British actor is rumored to be taking over the role from Daniel Craig, who portrayed the spy for 15 years. Lazenby, 84, reportedly told TMZ that Taylor-Johnson, 33, “can handle the stunts, and all the ladies … Read more

‘James Bond’ icon Roger Moore’s son: Only a man can play famous spy

‘James Bond’ icon Roger Moore’s son: Only a man can play famous spy

He’s letting the sky fall on a female 007. Sir Roger Moore’s son Geoffrey — a k a Jaffa — joined the pop culture fray Thursday to declare the role of James Bond should only be played by men. The late actor’s musician offspring said that it simply “wouldn’t be James Bond” if a woman took … Read more