 The search for a new Bond was compared with the search for Scarlett  OHara, and 413 actors audition for the role. George Lazenby (qv)  was determined to get the role, he spent most of what money he had  on a Saville Row suit and a Rolex watch, then while having a Bond  type haircut Albert R. Broccoli (qv) walked into the same salon,  made the connection and later offered him the part.