Quote Originally Posted by WBA1955 View Post
Patrick Mcgoohan was the first choice to play Bond but he turned it down to play Danger Man instead. He would have played the character much differently, he hated promiscuity, would have driven a mini and been much more shadowy figure, and more colder and ruthless.
I would have loved to see Mcgoohan play Bond but the franchise probably wouldn't have been as successful.
Totally agree! Mcgoohan would have made an excellent Bond. Only recently realised that the actor most screen tested for the role was Michael Billington in late 60s/ early 70s. Mostly remembered for his role as Paul Foster in UFO and also in the Onedin Line too I think.