10 Amazing Movie Roles Ruined By Terrible Actors

Replacing a beloved actor in an iconic role these days is a daunting prospect for nearly any performer, and it was no different in the 1960s. After Sean Connery left his career-defining role as 007 following salary disagreements, he was replaced by Australian model and upcoming actor George Lazenby in the sixth franchise entry, On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

The 1969 actioner initially received mixed reviews upon its release but with the passing of time has been fortunate to experience an appraisal of sorts among Bond lovers. Many agree that it ticks all the franchise beats and features a level of emotional depth rarely seen in the series up until that point.

Unfortunately, Lazenby is also what audiences agree upon as the one factor holding the film back from greatness. While he is not as bad as older reviews would suggest, his lack of acting experience at the time placed him in Connery's shadow, and held some of the story's pathos from really hitting its stride.

Ultimately, this is a case of a perfectly average performance being overshadowed by appearing in a franchise-defining movie and by following a genre-defining performance.