Sean Connery in Dr. No from 1962 (United Artist)

At one time he was the most popular film actor.  He remains a household name despite quiet retirement.  But today Sir Sean Connery is back in the headlines as a possible fugitive from justice.

It all has to do with failing to show up today in front of a Spanish judge over some land deal.  The Costa del Sol court could declare an international arrest warrant against Connery.

The 80-year-old best-of-all James Bond faxed the magistrate that he has more trouble leaping over tall buildings than in 1964 and needs a little time to get his act together.

So, it’s up to the judge to grant celebrity justice or send in the Spanish commandos.

It all will likely end up with a Spanish official questioning Sir Sean at his Bahamas spread instead.  And who knows, having interviewed the former 007, I think he’ll likely jump from the mansion’s top window as the cops break down his front door.  We have a staff of reporters stationed around Connery’s compound where you’ll read and see it here first.  What a way to go!

And what a way to fill a 207-word post on a slow Friday morning.