James Bond backstory was changed by Sean Connery after Ian Fleming disapproval
JAMES BOND star Sean Connery was not Ian Fleming’s first choice to play 007 when the films began back in the 1960s. Connery called Fleming a “snob”, but it was the Scottish star’s performance that got the author on board and eventually changed Bond’s history forever. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Sean Connery suffered for ‘some time’ before death – ‘terrible’ dementia battle explained
SEAN CONNERY, who will appear on TV screens as James Bond in the film Dr. No at 3 pm today, sadly died early on during the pandemic. At the time, the star’s death certificate stated he died from respiratory failure. But following the death, friends and family revealed another serious health condition the star was […]
James Bond secrets: The bizarre way Sean Connery prepared himself for 007 love scenes
JAMES BOND movie Dr No is on ITV this afternoon starring Sean Connery in his debut as Ian Fleming’s spy, but did you know the way he readied himself for 007 love scenes involved big bags of ice? Daily Express :: Films Feed
James Bond: The real reason why Clint Eastwood turned down playing 007 after Sean Connery
JAMES BOND was almost played by Clint Eastwood after Sean Connery left the role after feuding with producers, but the Western star declined. In the end, George Lazenby and then Roger Moore bagged the role, but the Dirty Harry legend has no regrets over missing out on 007 for a very specific reason. Daily Express […]
Sean Connery ate sheep’s eyes when filming The Man Who Would Be King with Michael Caine
SEAN CONNERY starred in The Man Who Would Be King and ended up munching on a dish of sheep’s eyes while on set. The James Bond star and Michael Caine also became worried by the lack of direction from the director and had to stand up for a co-star receiving racist treatment by shouting “get […]
Bond author Fleming never wanted Sean Connery: ‘He will f*** up my work’
JAMES BOND AUTHOR Ian Fleming never wanted Sean Connery, dismissing him in one scathing phrase, and had a long list of stars he preferred. Connery was equally blunt about him in return. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Sean Connery broke his wrist in James Bond fight and it never healed
JAMES BOND star Sean Connery revealed how a famous martial artist broke his wrist after getting “cocky” during training for his 007 comeback movie. Over a decade later it was still broken and would not heal. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Bond girl Barbara Carrera: ‘Sean Connery banned his wife from set during kissing scenes’
JAMES BOND legend Sean Connery has his wife removed from set during the passionate Never Say Never Again love scenes. Bond girl Barbara Carrera also revealed she turned down Roger Moore’s Octopussy to star with Connery. Daily Express :: Films Feed
James Bond franchise pay tribute to Sean Connery on 60th anniversary of his 007 casting
JAMES BOND star Sir Sean Connery’s casting as 007, 60 years ago today, was initially not supported by 007 author Ian Fleming, but the Scottish actor went on to prove him wrong and actually influence the character in the books. Daily Express :: Films Feed
James Bond: Sean Connery tops Daniel Craig as public’s favourite 007 actor of all time
JAMES BOND star Sir Sean Connery has topped Daniel Craig as the public’s favourite 007 actor of all time, according to new data. Daily Express :: Films Feed