Lee: 'Fleming wanted Mason for Bond'

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

Lee: 'Fleming wanted Mason for Bond'

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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