Why Patrick McGoohan Turned Down Playing James Bond: A Matter of Morals
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Andrew Gladman
Summary
This article explores how actor Patrick McGoohan, star of the beloved 1960s sci-fi series "The Prisoner" and "Danger Man," turned down the role of James Bond on moral grounds. As a devout Catholic, McGoohan objected to Bond's womanizing, casual violence, and loose morals, feeling the character would set a poor example. The piece examines McGoohan's career, his principled stance, and the contrast between his own morally complex characters and the amoral Bond archetype.
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· 3 pulledPatrick McGoohan turned down the James Bond role, citing the character's loose morals.
McGoohan was a devout Catholic and didn't want to be a poor role model.
The star of a beloved '60s sci-fi show turned down James Bond on moral grounds.
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