Roger was a huge fan of cigars and wanted his passion to be depicted in the characterisation of the charismatic spy.
Whatever his motivation, be it his own supply, or adding another layer to his depiction of Bond, he made sure he got it in writing that he would get an endless supply of cigars.
He also made sure it wasn’t just any old cigar brand he was dealing with – he stipulated that he wanted Montecristo, a brand synonymous with the height of sophisticated smoking habits.
Montecristos are renowned for being meticulously crafted by hand, as well as giving off a rich aroma and having an exquisite taste.
When it comes to cigars, Montecristos, are deemed to be the height of luxury.
The demand was truly unique and the price tag attached to fulfilling his request was enormous.
During one production the bill was $4237, the equivalent of purchasing 400 individual Montecristo No.2 cigars based on the average ‘per piece’ price.
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While the demand was excessive on Roger’s part, it did achieve a lasting impression on the character of James Bond, with him becoming well known for his love of the high-end vice to a certain generation.
While Roger opted for cigars, the subsequent Bond, played by Timothy Dalton preferred a standard cigarette.
However, Irish actor Pierce Brosnan revived his love of cigars in his run as Bond.
Daniel Craig, the most recent Bond star, removed smoking as a habit for the spy entirely as he felt it did not alight with his own healthy lifestyle.
Prior to Roger, Sean Connery had also opted to have cigarettes as Bond’s vice, with Moore changing it to a cigar to help distinguish himself from that incarnation.
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