Roger Moore’s Reply to Bond Girl Caroline Munro’s On-Set Complaints

Caroline Munro’s first scene in 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me was quite the experience as she mistakenly sat on a bee during the shoot, causing her significant pain. Despite the discomfort, she held her composure until co-star Roger Moore noticed and called for assistance. This behind-the-scenes mishap left a lasting impression on Munro.

She reminisces about the unpredictable nature of the shoot, noting that it was the first Bond film to feature an original plot while taking its name from one of Ian Fleming’s books. Munro, now 75, fondly remembers working with Roger Moore, who passed away from lung cancer in 2017.

Munro initially moved to London at the age of 17 with dreams of becoming a model. Her career took a different turn when she landed a small role in Peter Sellers’ Bond spoof Casino Royale. Despite the minor part, her striking looks caught the attention of promoters, leading to her appearance on posters.

Her beauty opened doors to more roles, ultimately culminating in her breakthrough as Naomi in The Spy Who Loved Me. Munro believes her widespread recognition in the UK as the face of Lamb’s Navy Rum played a significant role in securing the Bond girl role. She also received an offer to play Ursa in Superman with Christopher Reeve.

Reflecting on her time with Roger Moore, Munro describes him as sweet, charming, and full of humor, often lightening the mood with his dirty jokes. She appreciated his humor, finding it relaxing. Moore was known for his humility and respect towards everyone, irrespective of their status on set.

The first on-camera interaction between Munro and Moore occurred just before the incident with the bee. This scene, featuring a speedboat in Sardinia, showed Munro maintaining poise despite the pain from the sting. She delivered her lines seamlessly with Moore, who responded with his typical wit, while Barbara Bach’s character, Anya, looked on.