kitekrazy1
You might find a podcast of a radio show dedicated to the history of Bond films. I do believe Connery and the one guy who played Bond once didn't think the films would last. They guy who played Bond once may have made the biggest mistake of his career.
Actually, George Lazenby refused to play "the company game." Whoever played Bond had to act like the character even off-screen, becoming a suave, "suited and booted," sophisticated type. Lazenby wanted to grow a beard, look disheveled, and basically be his own slovenly self. He chose to be himself as opposed to Moore, who basically lived his life dressed to the 9s and as a polite, witty, ladies man. Still, I'm sure George made enough money off the one film to never have to work again...
I'd sell out and take the success, women, and wealth. But I can understand why Lazenby didn't.