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Patrick McGoohan Declined 007 for 'Morals'
6 Jul
Summary
- Patrick McGoohan first offered James Bond role in 1960.
- McGoohan refused Bond due to excessive sex and violence.
- He questioned Bond's influence on children.
Patrick McGoohan, the creator and star of the iconic 1960s series 'The Prisoner,' was among the first actors considered for the role of James Bond. Eon Productions approached McGoohan in 1960 to play 007 in their debut film, 'Dr. No.'
Despite his own success as a spy, McGoohan declined the offer due to his strong religious beliefs. He expressed profound concern regarding the character's overtly sexual and violent portrayal, questioning the moral implications of such a figure influencing children. McGoohan famously described James Bond as a problematic cartoon-strip fantasy with questionable morals.
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