Roger Moore's Son Criticizes Hollywood's Reliance on Sequels and TikTok Culture

Geoffrey Moore, son of the iconic James Bond actor Roger Moore, has voiced criticism of contemporary Hollywood, arguing that the industry has become too dependent on recycled comic book franchises and superficial, TikTok-influenced dialogue. Moore, who stars in the British spy thriller "Knightfall," believes that a focus on spectacle has overshadowed the art of meaningful storytelling and original narratives.

"I think that today, it's too much TikTok," Moore told Fox News Digital. "A person will have a conversation with you, and it's the conversation that he read or heard on TikTok, as opposed to actually having read Hemingway and knows what he's talking about."

Moore contends that studio executives are often dictating creative choices rather than prioritizing what audiences truly want or need to see. "I think it's important that the art of storytelling maintains the culture," he said. "There's just too many studio executive heads deciding what's right, as opposed to what people want to hear or people should hear and see."

While "Knightfall" features action sequences, Moore emphasized that the film's strength lies in its robust storyline and sharp dialogue, rather than relying solely on excessive action. He also noted that the film deliberately avoids lengthy runtimes, acknowledging the potentially diminished attention spans of modern audiences.

"You can't sit through a three-hour movie," Moore stated. "You can imagine today, it's just everyone on the treadmill. You need that right amount of length before someone starts asking, 'When is it over?' That's the direction I would take with today's films."

Moore's foray into acting with "Knightfall" marks a personal milestone, coming decades after he was immersed in the film industry as a child, watching his father perform stunts for the James Bond films. He views this role as a deliberate choice, not a forced continuation of his family's legacy.

"I have not been an actor all my life, even though I did start as a child actor," Moore explained. "My second womb was the soundstage. But just because you're related to someone in the entertainment industry, it doesn't make me a part of the entertainment industry or even an actor. But this time, it just felt right. It wasn't forced. And also, it's never too late."

He shared that his father, who passed away in 2017, once advised him to "make sure you get paid." As for his father's iconic role, Moore believes the next James Bond should embody the current era.

"I think the next James Bond should be someone who can carry the decade, a reflection of the times," Moore said. "When it comes to who's the next Bond, it's really who depicts the times, who is relevant to today... Who knows who they'll choose."

Amazon MGM Studios acquired a controlling interest in the James Bond franchise in 2025, solidifying its partnership with longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The franchise is set to continue with Denis Villeneuve directing the next installment, and Steven Knight penning the screenplay.