Why Roger Moore Stayed James Bond For So Long
The tale of why Roger Moore stayed James Bond for such a long time is one of Agent 007's more legendary stories. With a record-breaking seven movies in the Eon era, Moore became the eldest Bond actor, as well as the one to appear as James Bond the most times. Making him the oldest 007 spy on screen was a memorable choice, but Roger Moore held onto James Bond for notable reasons.
Sir Roger Moore took up the reins from the previous Bond, Sean Connery, who retired his role as 007 with 1971’s Diamonds are Forever. Beginning in 1973, Roger Moore wowed audiences with his debut as the new James Bond in Live and Let Die. At 58 years old, Moore finally left the role in 1985’s A View to a Kill, having played Bond for 12 years. As his Bond movies earned over $1 billion, Moore cemented his name as a definitive James Bond for decades to come.
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The reason that Roger Moore retained the James Bond title for over a decade was due to the actor’s top physical abilities, plus Moore's choice to remain 007 of his own volition. The London-born Moore expressed pride in playing the role well into his fifties, purposely staying fit and active enough to continue playing the very physical role of James Bond. In a rare turn, Moore was not forced to leave the coveted Bond role by the studio. Instead, Sir Roger Moore left when he chose to and only when he was ready to pass the torch to someone else. Moore's astonishing and astonishingly successful embodiment of Bond earned him the right to leave on his own terms. When asked about retirement and any problems regarding doing James Bond stunts at his age, Roger Moore explained, “It wasn’t because of the physical stuff.” Instead, it was
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