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Fighting Your Own Legend

Sean Connery as James Bond Villain

— March 31, 2008 — Pop Culture
Sean Connery wants to shake, not stir, the future of his acting career. The original Bond wants to sign on to play the villain in an upcoming 007 movie.

Hey, at least he's not cocky enough to try the lead anymore... or is he?

"I wouldn't mind coming back as a Bond villain," he said. "But I don't think they would pay me enough money."

Hmm, I guess he knows that although he's 77, he could still make a darn good bad guy! It could be fun dueling your former alter ego, who surely after 25 years, is still very much a part of Connery's current acting inspiration.

"It's not something that's ever likely to happen," he says. "It's with me until I go to the box."

The actor played in seven Bond films, from 1962's Dr No to Never Say Never Again in 1983. After watching Casino Royale, Connery was so impressed with Daniel Craig's performance, he wanted to team up with him for an upcoming flick.

"I think Daniel Craig is a terrific choice," said Connery. "I think they're going back to a more realistic type of Bond movie as I don't think they could have gone much further with the special effects."

He added, "They don't pay the money for the other parts, only for the Bond character, although that wasn't the case when I was doing it."
Trend Themes
1. Returning as Villains - The trend of iconic actors returning to play villains in popular franchises presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for reimagining classic characters and storylines in new and exciting ways.
2. Realistic Bond Movies - The trend of going back to a more realistic type of Bond movie opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity to create compelling stories and characters that focus on a gritty and believable espionage world.
3. Iconic Characters as Inspiration - The trend of actors drawing inspiration from their iconic characters presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create new narratives that pay homage to the beloved roles while exploring new territory.
Industry Implications
1. Film Industry - The film industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of iconic actors returning to play villains by creating new movies that reimagine classic characters and storylines in fresh and innovative ways.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can explore the trend of going back to a more realistic type of Bond movie to develop new and exciting stories and characters that resonate with audiences seeking a grounded and authentic espionage experience.
3. Acting and Performance Industry - The acting and performance industry can embrace the trend of actors drawing inspiration from their iconic characters by encouraging artists to explore new narratives that pay homage to their beloved roles while showcasing their creativity and versatility.
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