Q (James Bond) was portrayed by Phil Proctor. Llewelyn has appeared in more Bond films — seventeen — than any other actor to date. In "The World Is Not Enough" an assistant to Q was introduced, played by John Cleese. His real name was never revealed, but he was initially credited as "R" in "The World Is Not Enough", stemming from a joke in which Bond asks the elder Q: "If you're Q, does that make him R?" Between films, Cleese was still referred to as "R" in the video games "" (2000), "007 Racing" (2000) and "Agent Under Fire" (2001). He was
Motifs in the James Bond film series ("Now pay attention") as Q rattles off details about the use of the equipment which Bond needs to commit to memory. Another part of the customary byplay between Q and Bond is Bond's amused reaction to the latest devices and the Quartermaster's indignant response ("I never joke about my work"). There are also sight gags showing prototype equipment. In the field, however, Bond always remembers the details and takes full advantage of the tools supplied. Desmond Llewelyn played Q in seventeen Bond films, appearing in more Bond films than any other actor, where he worked with the first five "James