This was because a miscalculation in casting the lead role could put the series’ future in jeopardy. In many ways, this next installment was “do or die ” for the franchise with the studio and 007 producers butting heads on who should portray 007. The producers and studio (United Artists) needed a long-term solution for the role of James Bond. Yaphet Kotto, Arnold Williams, Jane Seymour, Tommy Lane, and Roger Moore on the set of “Live and Let Die” (1973). As a result, producers Harry Saltzman and Albert R.
This was followed by Sean Connery agreeing to return as Bond only one more time. George Lazenby abruptly left the role of 007 after making only one movie. Introduction The early 1970s were a tumultuous time for the James Bond franchise.
