The Name’s Bond, James Bond- Secrets About 007

Published on September 5, 2019 By Jason Albert

Connery: Hot or Not?

When Bond producer Cubby Broccoli was casting for the role of Bond, he saw Sean Connery in Darby O’Gill and the Little People. Part of Bond’s whole appeal was the fact he was a very good looking spy and producers needed to make sure that audiences would be attracted and swoon over their chosen Bond.

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In order to verify Connery’s looks, Broccoli took his wife to see the movie and get her thoughts on it. Luckily, she approved and the casting decision went ahead.