Brolin would’ve been the first American James Bond had he been cast in “Octopussy.” But when Moore changed his mind about leaving the role, Brolin instead landed the leading part of Peter McDermott in ...

Brolin shared that he was asked to sign on for 1983’s Octopussy after Roger Moore ’said he would never do another’ 007 film.

James Brolin was almost 007. Catching up with PEOPLE, the actor, who turns 85 next week, looked back at having the opportunity to play James Bond in his early 40s — only for plans to change at the ...

Los Angeles, Hollywood actor James Brolin says he almost got the role of James Bond in the 1983 spy film "Octopussy" but lost ...

Actor-director James Brolin recalled having the opportunity to play James Bond in his early 40s, only for plans to change at ...

James Brolin reminisced about the opportunity to be cast as James Bond in 1983's Octopussy after Roger Moore initially ...

The Hollywood icon, who will turn 85 on July 18, reminisced about the time he was offered the role of James Bond in 1983's Octopussy.

In honor of his career and birthday, here are some things you might not know about the actor who’s still going strong well into his 80s: Long before Daniel Craig ever ordered a shaken martini, James ...

Only 7 actors have ever been James Bond but this Emmy winner with a very famous wife was almost number 8. Find out more ...

James Brolin has revealed that he very nearly played James Bond, only to lose out at the last moment when Roger Moore had a ...