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Lazenby played a Bond who had the arrogance and physical prowess yet at the same time he was vulnerable. Rigg as the co-star and his love interest humanised him rather than just being another skirt to chase.
Now perhaps Lazenby's Bond appeared more vulnerable simply because as an actor being thrown in the deep end he was not so confident in nailing his delivery. But whether intentional or not the fact, in the books Bond has doubts and second-guesses himself too, so it worked for me. I don't want Bond just to be a robot who is so ruthless he loses all sensitivity.
I wish he did carry on. I think he would have grown into the role more, the public will have got used to someone other than Connery, and he could have developed his Bond struck by personal grief at the end of OHMSS into the 70s. Rather than the comedic turn the movies took. Even if it was just more more film. Furthermore on an acting level Lazenby could have cemented his stardom with another 007 credit to his name, the press would have accepted he's here to stay. And if the Bond makers wanted him to carry on, other film makers would have seen him as the real deal.
It's only speculation but something I've read that I can believe is given she prides herself on her upbringing as a classical actress doing theatre to begin with, for him to to get the most popular character in the business at the time with no experience at all never sat right. The producers wanted her to add star power yet ultimately being a Bond girl meant she was going to play second fiddle. But playing second fiddle to a no-name like Lazenby was awkward. And even more so because of how things panned out.
If he did another film, and especially did it well, probably she'd be much more willing and happy to attach herself to the franchise. Instead it's like she doesn't think it's worth it because she was in the one with George.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54106509
And this was his message:
He may not have been the best Bond, but he shure is the most humane, thoughtfull and caring former-Bond one could wish for. An amazing person who's lived an amazing life.
https://www.cameo.com/georgelazenby?qid=1609257315
That was fantastic. Thanks, I am still smiling.
Just taking him to a new page.... You can see he used to throw a good punch! Had a good laugh there.
Absolutely, great documentary. Really entertaining!
100% agreed - he's one of just a couple of celebrities I follow on Instagram and he's indeed a big supporter of Bond and seems very genuine in his fan interactions. Love the man!
And of course, it stars old Laz in an action role, where we see him dangerously being on fire during a fight sequence, and where he apparently suffered from burns during the stunt.
Apparently the film overall was very dangerous to make, and is probably why it's one of Tarantino's favourite flicks.
Looking good at 82.
TMFHK is a gem! Truly wonderful performance from GL, really despicable, nasty work. It shows that he has diverse acting chops. And the fire stunt in the end - like it was said NSNA, they don't make them like they used to.
In my books George is the second best Bond, only inches behind the two-headed-monster of Connery/Craig.
Yikes, Lazenby did some creepy stuff. Stalking a girl who had a boyfriend all night; asking her out in front of him. Then taking boats all the way from Australia to London to find her; repeatedly knocking her door. Any man who does this nowadays would get a restraining order. Trying to ask her out in front of her new boyfriend. Then when they finally both get in a relationship, he cheats.
Lying to get an audition is whatever, but shoplifting an expensive suit. It seems like this guy was content with lying, cheating and stealing to get whatever he wants.
But in a way, I admire him. He's really ambitious, dedicated, brave and goes after what he wants no matter how small the odds seem.
But for someone who is concerned about his image, and is willing to embellish details, it's strange he would include information that makes him look like bad. And he doesn't show remorse either. I'd at least expect him to say "I did this when I was young and immature, I'm sorry". But he seems proud of it.
Not the least bit concerned about how his actions affect others; only what he gets out of it.
Stalking a girl across continents, cheating, coaxing a girl into cheating on her boyfriend, stealing her room key, etc.
I don't see how any man would get away with this. I guess you can get away with this stuff like this if you're a tall handsome fit male model?