There are seven particularly unforgivable mistakes the 007 franchise has made, but James Bond has survived them and lived to thrive thereafter.
The James Bond franchise has made its fair share of mistakes, some worse than others, but the series has survived all of them nonetheless. James Bond himself may be perfect in many ways, but his franchise is not - hardly surprising given its longevity. With a movie franchise as storied as Bond's, there are bound to be a number of controversial choices made along the way.
6 Bond Going Into Space In Moonraker The James Bond series has always piggybacked on other franchises to appeal to the popular tastes of the time, and Moonraker is a prime example of this, seizing upon Star Wars' popularity. Curiously, Moonraker does have its supporters, despite the ridiculous premise. One might say it is the most divisive entry of the James Bond franchise, loved or hated with little middle ground.
4 Casting George Lazenby As James Bond In perhaps the most fascinating casting decision of the entire James Bond franchise, Sean Connery was not On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, with George Lazenby taking the role instead. Lazenby was by far the youngest actor to don the tux, and this had side effects. One such downside was the lack of maturity he brought to the characterization.
2 Bringing Sean Connery Back For Diamonds Are Forever It was while filming the fifth Bond film, You Only Live Twice, that Connery became significantly disillusioned with playing the role of 007. By this point, Connery was bored with the part and did not feel he was being paid enough money to compensate for the loss of privacy he was experiencing.
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