It’s been seven years since Sir Roger Moore died, but his legacy as a Hollywood star, most notably as James Bond, continues to shine to this day.
In honour of the legend, his estate and family have collaborated on a new documentary film that will be shown in select cinemas this weekend before airing on TV on Christmas Day.
In the trailer, fellow Bond Pierce Brosnan features, admitting Moore was the only man he ever asked for an autograph.
Meanwhile, A View to Kill Bond villain Christopher Walken is also a talking head alongside Moore’s children, Joan Collins, and Live and Let Die Bond girl Jane Seymour.
The documentary film’s official synopsis reads: “From Roger Moore with Love is an exclusive behind the scenes look at the charismatic actor who redefined the role of James Bond. The film, commissioned by BBC Arts and Fremantle, takes viewers back to a golden age of cinema, tracing Moore’s unlikely rise as a working class boy from South London to an era-defining global icon.
“His perfection of his image led to the film role of his life – 007. Responding to the spirit of the times, Moore infused the traditionally macho tough guy role of the British spy with wit, style and natural charisma making his Bond debut Live and Let Die a smash hit. Beyond Bond, the documentary reveals his life with his A-list friends including Frank Sinatra, Joan Collins, Christopher Walken and countless other Hollywood legends.”
The description adds: “Made with the collaboration of the Moore’s estate and family, the film offers unprecedented access to never before seen letters, photographs and star studded home movie footage. Exclusive interviews with his three children Geoffrey, Deborah and Christian reveal what their life was like as the children of one of Britain’s best loved celebrities.”
From Roger Moore with Love will debut in select Everyman and Picturehouse Cinemas on December 15 and 18 before broadcasting on BBC Two on Christmas Day at 9pm.