Lee: 'Fleming wanted Mason for Bond'

Late James Bond creator Ian Fleming originally wanted James Mason to play the suave spy.

Late James Bond creator Ian Fleming originally wanted James Mason to play the suave spy.

Star wars actor Christopher Lee, who counted Fleming as a cousin, is convinced Bond has never been captured on screen properly - and wishes Fleming had been allowed to cast the North By Northwest actor.

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