007 Story #1

In 1985 Roger Moore (look at those Knightly man boobs!) left the role of James Bond, and Broccoli inc was looking for a new 007. Pierce Bosnan's career as Remington Steele ended roughly at the same time. It was a perfect chance to approached Brosnan to take the helm in the next Bond film. Unfortunately, Brosnan's contract with NBC was still active and needed to be fulfilled. Shortly after Pierce turned down the role, he made a deal with Coca-Cola to make a couple of Diet Coke commercials were he played, you guessed it, a secret agent. Many rumors were circulating at the time. Pierce turned down the role to take care of his sick/dying wife. Not True. Pierce made the commercials thinking he was going to be the next Bond, but was denied for the more lovable Timothy Dalton. Wrong Again. Phew! Good to clear the air on that one!