The 5 Bonds: Why No Photo?
bigzilcho
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Sean Connery,George Lazenby,Roger Moore,Timothy Dalton,Pierce Brosnan. Where is the picture, gentlemen?
Just wondering if anyone else realizes that there has never been a photograph taken of the 5 Bonds together at one time. (If there is such a photo, please let me know). It is shocking...SHOCKING...that no one (like Vanity Fair) has been able to unite five actors in one room to historically record what is essentially the single most exclusive club in movie history. Timothy Dalton once remarked that the the 5 actors will forever be connected together(calling it "The Silhouette Club).
Unlike a rock band that has shared the ups and downs of success, these five men are tied to each other, but have never worked together. Each alone, but united. It is the passing of the baton...a sense of shared lineage...that should be acknowledged an recorded.
George Harrison once remarked that he felt sorry for Elvis because he was all alone at the top of the summit whereas the Beatles had each other.
There are only five men who know what its like to have to live under the pressure of having to perform a role that Sean Connery once said was "as difficult as playing Hamlet".
You can't tell me that Bond fans the world over wouldn't be overjoyed to see a photo spread of the 5 007's looking sharp in their tuxes. Or better yet, a unified appearence at the Oscars.
A one time event is all I'm asking for.Of course, each of the five has had squabbles with the the producers and ambivalence with the role in general but they are all still vital parts of the Bond family.
Selfishly speaking, as a life-long Bond fan, this single event would signal a sense of closure and collective harmony to the Bond universe. Balance would be restored to the House of Bond. (An with it, an unlimited future. Daniel Craig is the first Bond of Volume 2 in the 007 saga) It is the appreciation of tradition and lineage that is being adressed here.
Each of the 5 would no doubt balk at the invitation but you get the feeling that if any smart exec would be able to bring them together a wonderful time of laughs and drinks would be had by all.(Especially Roger)
I'm not sure if there's anything we humble Bond fans can do to see this event transpire except murmur amongst ourselves and hopefully, someone figures it out.
"It's an inspired plan,Goldfinger".
Just wondering if anyone else realizes that there has never been a photograph taken of the 5 Bonds together at one time. (If there is such a photo, please let me know). It is shocking...SHOCKING...that no one (like Vanity Fair) has been able to unite five actors in one room to historically record what is essentially the single most exclusive club in movie history. Timothy Dalton once remarked that the the 5 actors will forever be connected together(calling it "The Silhouette Club).
Unlike a rock band that has shared the ups and downs of success, these five men are tied to each other, but have never worked together. Each alone, but united. It is the passing of the baton...a sense of shared lineage...that should be acknowledged an recorded.
George Harrison once remarked that he felt sorry for Elvis because he was all alone at the top of the summit whereas the Beatles had each other.
There are only five men who know what its like to have to live under the pressure of having to perform a role that Sean Connery once said was "as difficult as playing Hamlet".
You can't tell me that Bond fans the world over wouldn't be overjoyed to see a photo spread of the 5 007's looking sharp in their tuxes. Or better yet, a unified appearence at the Oscars.
A one time event is all I'm asking for.Of course, each of the five has had squabbles with the the producers and ambivalence with the role in general but they are all still vital parts of the Bond family.
Selfishly speaking, as a life-long Bond fan, this single event would signal a sense of closure and collective harmony to the Bond universe. Balance would be restored to the House of Bond. (An with it, an unlimited future. Daniel Craig is the first Bond of Volume 2 in the 007 saga) It is the appreciation of tradition and lineage that is being adressed here.
Each of the 5 would no doubt balk at the invitation but you get the feeling that if any smart exec would be able to bring them together a wonderful time of laughs and drinks would be had by all.(Especially Roger)
I'm not sure if there's anything we humble Bond fans can do to see this event transpire except murmur amongst ourselves and hopefully, someone figures it out.
"It's an inspired plan,Goldfinger".
Comments
I doubt if it will ever happen; there's no love lost between Eon and Connery, Lazenby and now Brosnan, but you never know - perhaps something to celebrate the new film. Moore has been friends with Connery since the sixties, and is pally with Dalton and Brosnan too; he could perhaps be the lynchpin. The logistics alone would be somewhat daunting (six successful actors in one room together) but Annie Liebowitz brought together the Bond Girls in connection with TWINE: it could still happen. Picture the six faces on the front of Vanity Fair - a sellout issue, surely?
@merseytart
There is something about Roger's charm (which served him well as the most debonair 007) that makes him universally engaging to practically everyone, even his toughest Bond critics. The oldest of the Bonds, Roger always seemed the most comfortable amongst the five, in simply enjoying the fact that he was 007.
Arguably the series greatest ambassador, he is in the unique position (as you said) of being the Bond that all the other Bonds are friendly with. (Besides, you just know that Roger would have a whale of a time swapping Bond war stories with the only four men who know exactly what he is talking about)
Perhaps there is a slight chance after all in getting the photo. No question about it, Roger is the lynchpin.
"But, James, I need you."
"So does England."
The big stumbling block would be Sean I think. Although perhaps the FRWL game shows his mood has lightened a little.
Now if it was for an event outside of promoting the franchise/next film that would line EON's pockets, you'd probably have a much better chance of getting them all together.
Considering though that there were the 4 Bonds at the DAD/BAFTA function you'd think there would be more than one small fuzzy scan from a newspaper floating around the web of it.
MBE
There is something about Roger's charm (which served him well as the most debonair 007) that makes him universally engaging to practically everyone, even his toughest Bond critics. The oldest of the Bonds, Roger always seemed the most comfortable amongst the five, in simply enjoying the fact that he was 007.
Arguably the series greatest ambassador, he is in the unique position (as you said) of being the Bond that all the other Bonds are friendly with. (Besides, you just know that Roger would have a whale of a time swapping Bond war stories with the only four men who know exactly what he is talking about)
Perhaps there is a slight chance after all in getting the photo. No question about it, Roger is the lynchpin.
"But, James, I need you."
"So does England."
I'm sure I had a photo of the 4 Bonds and that it possibly came from a website concerned with the premiere, can't find the photo or remember the site - sorry.
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And goodness- is Roger the only one who can dress well?
Wonder if he'd be able to crack a smile.
You are right in thinking that they didn't get on stage together during the TV show. Michael Parkinson interviewed them seperately. It would have been really nice to see them all together, even if it was just for a brief moment at the end of the show.
asio, you are truly brilliant! :007)
No, just Moore, Dalton and Brosnan.
Asio --
MBE
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The problem here is that Connery is only just thawing but now Pierce is pretty ticked off!! Chances of this ever happening ... Very slim
Though as MBE said ,maybe if it was away from Eon and not directly promoting Bond ...
Here are three of them at Cubbys memorial at the Odeon Leicester Square, Nov 17, 1996
Would it be dreadfully common to say "phwoar" at Dalton in this pic? The man has definitely improved with age!
@merseytart
Moore, Lazenby and Dalton at the 2002 Bafta DAD event.
Finally, a larger version of one of the photos in my icon. Pierce and Sean at a pre Oscar party in 2004.
A few with Sean and Roger (one with Michael Caine)
Connery's looking as classy as ever.
MBE
I love the tennis one, it's just so casual, and they look like old buddies...very cool!
Thanks for that.
MBE