About Becoming Bond

Becoming Bond is a unique documentary-narrative hybrid released in 2017. It chronicles the life and career of George Lazenby, an Australian man who, with no prior acting experience, won the coveted role of James Bond for the 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Despite the success and considerable offers for future installments, Lazenby mysteriously quit the role of Bond, making him the one-time 007. This compelling biographic film combines real-life interviews and re-enactments to give an insider's view into Lazenby's surprising transformation into a cultural icon.

Making / Production

Becoming Bond was directed and written by Josh Greenbaum. The film creatively blends documentary insights with dramatic interpretations to bring George Lazenby's astounding journey to life. Greenbaum paints an engaging portrait of Lazenby, marked by ambition, audacity, and a downright refusal to fit into the mold of expectations.

Actors

• George Lazenby as Himself -- The man behind the exceptional story of Becoming Bond. His candid accounts of his journey mirrored with his charismatic personality makes the film more intriguing.
• Josh Lawson as George Lazenby -- Successfully recreated the younger days of George, capturing the temperament and daredevil spirit of the iconic Bond actor.
• Kassandra Clementi as Belinda – The actress brings to life the role of Belinda, Lazenby's love interest, in a sympathetic and highly emotional performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was first launched at South by Southwest 2017, before getting picked by Hulu for a release.
• Despite being offered a contract for seven movies after his debut, Lazenby declined it, making him the only actor to have played Bond just once.
• Lazenby worked as a car mechanic, lifeguard, and model before landing the role of James Bond.

Quotes

• “I've been poor, and I've been rich. Rich is better.” – George Lazenby
• “I lied my way into the part – I had never acted in my life.” – George Lazenby, on getting the Bond role.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original music was composed by John Piscitello who managed to convey the right balance of mystery, drama, and nostalgia synonymous with Bond films.