Story perspectives
New Bond Film to Explore Icon's Origins
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- Sean Connery became James Bond after a search that included Roger Moore and Patrick McGoohan.
- George Lazenby replaced Connery and left after one film, prompting EON to consider Americans.
- John Gavin was signed as Bond, but Connery returned for Diamonds Are Forever.
- The next Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and scripted by Steven Knight, focusing on Bond's origins.
