Sean Connery ‘refused to behave’ on You Only Live Twice over 007 disagreements

May 28, 2023 at 12:16 PM

Later at present, at 4:15pm, Sean Connery stars in one among his final James Bond motion pictures, You Only Live Twice, on ITV.

The film, which was launched in 1967, was Connery’s fifth 007 film of the last decade – however he was getting extraordinarily fed up with the character.

He apparently made it identified to EON Productions that he was upset with the dearth of character improvement throughout the previous 4 motion pictures, which means he primarily performed the identical particular person yearly.

Naturally, Connery had falling outs with the Bond bosses Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. Eventually, issues bought an excessive amount of for all of them.

It bought to the purpose the place, if the Bond bosses have been on set, Connery would refuse to depart his trailer or act in any respect. (Via IDMB, The Telegraph)

To make issues even worse, Connery was sad about how a lot cash he was being paid.

After turning into one of many largest stars on the planet, he had some hassle with members of the general public. He was stalked on one event, leaving him livid.

As a end result, he demanded a much bigger wage – regardless that he was incomes a reported $750k plus 25 % of merchandising income.

Eon wished Connery to return for a sixth film, but when he was going to proceed working with the producers, the Scottish actor made a stark demand.

He reportedly requested for a $1 million wage, plus a share of the movie’s gross.

Eon did not agree, and Connery walked away from the franchise. As a end result, the hunt started for the subsequent James Bond star.

Australian star George Lazenby was ultimately introduced onto the collection – however Eon had completely different issues with him.

He starred in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, however later bowed out of the franchise.

Connery then returned in 1971 for Diamonds Are Forever whereas Eon discovered a everlasting alternative: Roger Moore.