Through 50 years, 22 films and six actors, 007 has romanticized espionage and redefined what it means to be a badass. The James Bond franchise is the second-highest-grossing film series, exceeding $5 billion in total, behind the Harry Potter series. This summer’s London Olympics exemplified Bond’s iconic status with a comedic opening ceremony bit where Daniel Craig, the current Bond, escorted the queen of England in a skydive entrance to the games.
The “Blonde Bond” has made a dashing impression on fans with his two films as 007. Craig’s first outing as the debonair spy in 2006’s “Casino Royale” was recently voted “Fans’ Favorite Bond Movie” by 007.com, the official James Bond website. Both of Craig’s Bond movies have been box-office darlings, representing the two highest-grossing films of the spy series. Craig is poised to further the Bond legacy next month with more entrancing Bond girls, exotic sports cars and high-tech gadgets in “Skyfall.” While many aspects of the suave secret agent will remain the same for “Skyfall,” fans may look forward to a new Bond title song performed by British songstress Adele.
Sean Connery – The original James Bond, starred in six films including a reprisal of the role after George Lazenby’s one-film stint
George Lazenby – Had the lofty task of replacing Connery as Bond and served the role for just one film
Roger Moore – Held the title of 007 for the longest among his counterparts with seven consecutive films
Timothy Dalton – Replaced Moore for two Bond films, which were followed by a six-year hiatus of the series
Pierce Brosnan – Breathed new life into the role post-hiatus to complete a four-film sequence
Daniel Craig – Has played the spy with a license to kill for two movies with a third due Oct. 9
The Daily Reveille’s Pick for Best Bond: Sean Connery. While Daniel Craig brings rugged action to the role and Pierce Brosnan shows sophisticated class, Sean Connery was the original James Bond and set the character on course for his success today.
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FILE – This publicity file photo released by Columbia Pictures shows Daniel Craig as James Bond in the action adventure film, “Skyfall.” Agent 007 is real to millions of moviegoers, and once again they will flock to see Bond battle for queen and country when his 23rd official screen adventure, “Skyfall,” opens fall 2012. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Francois Duhamel, File)
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FILE – This undated file photo shows Sean Connery as James Bond in “Never Say Never Again”. The film “Never Say Never Again,” a 1983 remake of “Thunderball,” has its ironic title, because it brought Connery back as Bond after a 12-year hiatus. (AP Photo/File) **NO SALES** zu unserem Korr **
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This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Roger Moore, center, with Maud Adams, left, and Britt Ekland, from the James Bond 1974 film, “The Man with the Golden Gun.” Whatever their role, Bond girls still must be inarguably beautiful.The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray “Bond 50” anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)
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