Former James Bond Actor George Lazenby Announces Retirement

former James Bond the actor George Lazenbywho famously played 007 in 1969. On Her Majesty's Secret Service, He announced his retirement from acting and public appearances.The 84-year-old Bond star will forever be known for being the second actor to play the iconic secret agent, following Sean Connery. Lazenby took to social media to make the announcement, sharing the following statement:

“This wasn’t an easy decision to make, but it’s time to announce my retirement from acting. As of today, I will no longer be acting, making public appearances, giving any more interviews or signing any more autographs. It’s been a fun ride, but getting older is no fun. I want to thank my manager and friend, Anders Frijd, for supporting me since 2013 – my best actor ever. I can now focus on spending more time with my family. My sincere gratitude to everyone out there for your love and support over the… years. It has meant the world to me. George xx”

The Australian actor only played the famous MI6 agent once, before Connery returned to reprise the role in 1971. Diamonds last foreverInitially won over by his innate aggression (he accidentally punched a professional wrestler in the face during his audition) and his suave looks, Lazenby's portrayal of 007 was met with mixed reviews at first, but has since found a following. Interestingly, he walked away from the role after his agent convinced him that the character would be seen as old-fashioned amid the more liberal 1970s.

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Outside of Bond, Lazenby is known for a variety of film and television roles, including Universal Soldier, who saw her death?, Gettysburg, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Returns, Freddy's Nightmares, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Superboy, And Batman BeyondHis most recent role was as the President of the United States in the action-packed drama Mondegi.

Who will be the next James Bond?

After Daniel Craig left the role of James Bond in 2021 No time to dieIt is currently unknown who will be the next actor to wear the famous tuxedo. The most popular rumor at the moment is that Express train And Craven the Hunter Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the front-runner. It's a choice George Lazenby can agree with, as the former Bond star gave Taylor-Johnson his approval when speaking to TMZ.

Lazenby said that kick ass The actor added that the star has the right ingredients to do the role “justice,” and feels confident in his ability to “handle the stunts, and all the ladies who love a man in a suit.” The actor added that Taylor-Johnson can “do justice to the character,” and offered his advice if the Marvel star does take on the coveted role, saying that he should “be true to himself and reinvent the role to fit him.”