About Becoming Bond

"Becoming Bond" is a unique documentary-drama hybrid, released in 2017 that chronicles the little known story of George Lazenby who, at 28-years-old with zero acting credits, landed one of the most coveted film roles of all time, James Bond. Despite being eyed as the natural successor to Sean Connery in the iconic film series, Lazenby walked away from the role after just one film.

Making / Production

The film, directed by Josh Greenbaum, blends talking head documentary style interviews with lavish recreations of key moments in Lazenby's life. The production was intended to give an insider view of Hollywood in the late 1960s and the unique set of circumstances which lead Lazenby to become Bond.

Actors

• George Lazenby: Playing himself, Lazenby gives an incredibly candid account of his journey from car mechanic to super spy.
• Josh Lawson: As the younger George, Lawson provides an impressive imitation of Lazenby, truly capturing the character's charm and brash confidence.
• Kassandra Clementi: As Belinda, Clementi brings to life Lazenby's first love, who tragically died of ovarian cancer.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Although this is a dramatized documentary, most of the events depicted are true and based on George Lazenby’s own recollection.
• Lazenby is the only actor to have portrayed James Bond in only one film.
• "Becoming Bond" premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in 2017.

Awards

There were no notable awards won for this production.

Quotes

• "I've been James Bond for real. More times than I played it on celluloid." - George Lazenby
• "This never happened to the other fellow." - Josh Lawson as George Lazenby

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for "Becoming Bond" was composed by John Piscitello.
• "We Have All The Time In The World" by Louis Armstrong, a song famously associated with the James Bond series, is featured in the film.