1 James Bond Movie Rule Makes Timothy Dalton’s 007 Exit Even More Disappointing

An unofficial rule about James Bond actors makes Timothy Dalton’s franchise exit all the sadder. Every time the James Bond movies recast the title character is an event. There was serious doubt the series could survive Sean Connery’s exit, but after a shaky transition thanks to George Lazenby quitting the role after only one movie, Roger Moore went on to become beloved in the part. Each era not only needs to carry over franchise traditions and characters, the role of 007 has to be uniquely tailored to the actor playing it.