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Brian Damage · 03-19-2007, 07:54 PM

Sean Connery wants to come out of acting retirement to play James Bond's father in the next 007 film.

The 76-year-old has been "resting" since making 2003 film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen but reveals he would jump at the chance to return to the superspy franchise--if producers can afford him.

Connery says, "I am resting from acting. So you could say I'm retired. It would have to be something really considerable to bring me back. It would have to be an offer that you can't refuse.

"If there was a good part in a Bond film, I'd certainly look at it.

"I would never return as James Bond. If the part was well written, I could come back as Bond's father but it would cost them. It would definitely cost them."

The actor reveals he quit at Bond because of the overuse of gadgets--and his disappointing salary as the secret agent.

He adds, "I was getting disenchanted. Apart from the payment, which was puerile, they were bringing in a lit of science fiction stuff, like the poisonous shoe in From Russia with Love.

Janice · 03-19-2007, 10:17 PM

It strikes me as strange. Sean Connery is James Bond to me, regardless of his age. I guess I'd get used to it if it happened.

03-19-2007, 07:54 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Sean Connery Wants to Be James Bond's Dad Sean Connery wants to come out of acting retirement to play James Bond's father in the next 007 film. The 76-year-old has been "resting" since making 2003 film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen but reveals he would jump at the chance to return to the superspy franchise--if producers can afford him. Connery says, "I am resting from acting. So you could say I'm retired. It would have to be something really considerable to bring me back. It would have to be an offer that you can't refuse. "If there was a good part in a Bond film, I'd certainly look at it. "I would never return as James Bond. If the part was well written, I could come back as Bond's father but it would cost them. It would definitely cost them." The actor reveals he quit at Bond because of the overuse of gadgets--and his disappointing salary as the secret agent. He adds, "I was getting disenchanted. Apart from the payment, which was puerile, they were bringing in a lit of science fiction stuff, like the poisonous shoe in From Russia with Love.
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	It strikes me as strange. Sean Connery is James Bond to me, regardless of his age. I guess I'd get used to it if it happened.