We know that his name is Bond, James Bond, and that he prefers his martinis shaken, not stirred. In waiting for Spectre to come out, we have 10 facts about James Bond for you.
George Lazenby wasn’t an actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, met the producer and made up movies he had been in, and got the roll as James Bond.
The producer of the James Bond movies is a woman. She casts Bond, his girls and decides on the stories. Barbara Broccoli has been in the business for 30 years, leading the most successful cinema franchise.
Liam Neeson was offered the role of James Bond in Goldeneye (1995), but turned down the role because he wasn’t interested in starring in action movies.
There are two James Bond movies with the same plot, Never Say Never Again and Thunderball. Sean Connery played James Bond in both films, 18 years apart.