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Jane Seymour: Bond Girl Typecast Forced My Move to Hollywood Success

Jane Seymour reveals that being typecast as a Bond girl after "Live and Let Die" severely limited her opportunities in the UK, prompting her move to America. In the US, casting directors looked beyond her iconic role, allowing her to play diverse American characters. Despite her long career, she remains open to returning to the Bond franchise, even in a cameo role. She also praised Amazon's acquisition of the Bond franchise, expressing optimism about its future under the streaming giant.

Key Points: Jane Seymour on Bond Girl Typecast and Move to US

  • Typecast as Bond girl in UK
  • Career flourished after US move
  • Played American roles initially
  • Open to returning to Bond franchise
  • Praises Amazon's Bond acquisition
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Jane Seymour: The English could not get past the fact I had been a Bond girl

Actress Jane Seymour reveals being typecast as a Bond girl in the UK prompted her move to America, where her career flourished beyond the iconic role.

"The English could not get past the fact I had been a Bond girl. - Jane Seymour"

Los Angeles, Jan 10

Actress Jane Seymour, who starred as Bond girl Solitaire opposite Roger Moore in 1973's Live and Let Die, feels it ultimately prompted her move to the US because she struggled to break away from being typecast afterwards.

She told the Telegraph magazine: "The English could not get past the fact I had been a Bond girl. I would get through auditions to the final moment when a director would see me for a major part in a major movie, then somebody would say, 'Did you know she was a Bond girl?'"

"And that would be it. I would never hear from them again. In America they said, 'Yes, you did a Bond film', but they saw all the other things I had done too," Seymour added, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Once she made the move, the actress found she "played only Americans for the first year or so."

She added: "That was funny. I played people from New York, Ohio, the South, you name it. They didn't realise I was English, or if they did, they forgot".

Despite her advancing years, the veteran actress said that she is "game" to take on the role of Bond herself, following speculation about a woman taking over the iconic role.

Seymour said: "Well, I think the chances of me being offered the part are less than zero. But I'm game!"

She had previously said that she would be keen to return to the franchise after it was taken over by Amazon.

Asked if she'd want to be involved in Bond content from the streamer, she told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Oh yes... but they will never ask me."

She heaped praise on Amazon's acquisition of creative control from longtime Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

She added: "I think it's great. Amazon is huge and I am sure they will have the time, the money and the interest to continue and invest in Bond."

The actress had earlier said that she would be happy just to make a cameo in another James Bond film.

She told People magazine: "Of course, I'd do it. I've always been very open about saying that I'd be happy to just walk behind the scene and someone could go, 'Is that Solitaire?'"

- IANS

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Rohit P
Jane Seymour as Bond? That's a fun idea! But honestly, I think the character should remain male. Maybe they can create a new, strong female spy franchise instead. We have enough iconic roles being changed these days.
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Arjun K
Her experience shows how Hollywood can be more open to talent than some other film industries. Reminds me of how some of our own actors struggle to break out of "hero" or "comic" roles once they're established. Wishing her the best for a cameo!
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Sarah B
Respectfully, I think her criticism of "the English" is a bit broad. It was probably a few directors in a specific era. The UK film industry has changed a lot since the 70s. Still, it's cool she's still so passionate about Bond!
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Vikram M
Live and Let Die is a classic! Solitaire was a memorable character. It's a shame she faced such narrow-mindedness. Talent should speak louder than any single role. Hope Amazon brings her back for a nostalgic appearance.
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Kavya N
Her positivity is infectious! "I'm game!" – love that attitude. At her age, she's still looking for new challenges. That's the spirit. More power to her. 🙌

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