What does Sean Connery think of Daniel Craig as Bond?

Connery responded to the criticisms that Craig was “too blonde” to play the iconic spy. He said: “I think Daniel Craig is a terrific choice.” The actor then spoke about the change in direction for the series, which went a little more rough-and-tumble than previous iterations of 007.

Who was Desmond Llewelyn Favourite Bond?

Didn’t have favorites, he would say, but then concede he particularly liked a grenade fountain pen from the 1995 “Golden Eye.” As for the actors, he clearly liked and admired Connery and Moore, noting that Moore simply gave Bond a lighter style.

Who was supposed to be James Bond instead of Daniel Craig?

Timothy Dalton was chosen. Told Terry Wogan in an interview that he was given a screen test for Bond but lost out to Timothy Dalton. The little-known Australian model was one of the main contenders for The Living Daylights, even signing a ten-year contract. Timothy Dalton was chosen anyway.

Why did Sean Connery return to James Bond?

He was said to have been brought back to the role with an improved contract that included production company United Artists backing two movies of Connery’s choice, with the actor using the funds to establish the Scottish International Education Trust.

What James Bond songs won Oscars?

Two Bond songs have won the Academy Award for Best Original Song: “Skyfall” by Adele and “Writing’s on the Wall” by Sam Smith, with the latter also becoming the first Bond theme to reach number one on the UK music charts.

Who plays Q now?

Ben Whishaw
The same year, he starred as Q in the James Bond film Skyfall (2012), going on to reprise the role in Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021)….

Was Lewis Collins considered for James Bond?

Collins tried out for the role of James Bond, before it went to Roger Moore, but his audition was deemed “too aggressive” – which is pretty cool in itself. His other memorable role came in 1982, as the lead in SAS film Who Dares Wins.