*Timothy Dalton didn’t feel bound by the interpretations of past Bond actors.
From the start he wanted to go straight to the source – Ian Fleming’s novels – for his portrayal. Dalton’s Bond is a serious man who is haunted by his own violent nature. This grittiness elicited complaints from Roger Moore fans who missed the comedic 007, but those who favored Fleming’s original character found Dalton’s interpretation a welcome, and exciting change. *Source: Back of card