George Lazenby

On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy explore the life and career of George Lazenby, the second actor to play James Bond on the big screen. The Australian model-turned-actor was plucked from obscurity to play 007 in 1969's 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'. We explore his incredible rise to fame, how he landed the most coveted role in Hollywood, and why he turned his back on the chance to play Bond again. Find out what went down on the set of 'OHMSS' and the chain of events that led to his exit. We also delve into Lazenby's post-Bond career, his time in Hong Kong, and his flirtations with espionage TV and movies. We also look at what he's said about quitting the role, and how his brief tenure became an integral part of the story of 007 movies. Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: podcast@jamesbondatoz.co.uk Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Hosted by lifelong James Bond fans – film journalist Tom Butler, journalist Tom Wheatley, and improviser Brendan Duffy – The James Bond A-Z Podcast is an encyclopaedic introduction to the people behind the world’s greatest spy film franchise. Going from A-Z, each episode covers the key creatives and characters from every James Bond film from 1962’s 'Dr No' to 2021’s 'No Time To Die', talking about Ken Adam to Max Zorin, and everything in-between (and yes, that includes 'Never Say Never Again'). The show shines a light on every aspect of the filmmaking process answering many of the questions you always wanted to ask about the 007 films, and we are occasionally joined by guests who offer a unique perspective on the films. "Endearing" - Radio Times. Note: This podcast is not affiliated with the James Bond brand, Eon, MGM or the Ian Fleming estate.