8 Actors who turned down the role of James Bond: Rod Taylor, Richard Johnson, and more
- Posted on May 18, 2026
- By The Times of India
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8 Actors who turned down the role of James Bond: Rod Taylor, Richard Johnson, and more
The role of James Bond is widely considered one of the most coveted in cinema, yet over the decades, a surprising number of actors have looked at the opportunity and said no. Some had contracts, some had doubts, and some simply felt the role was not for them. Here are eight actors who walked away from 007 and what they had to say about it.
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