Geoffrey Moore, eldest son of the late actor Sir Roger Moore, is set to take on the lead role in the upcoming spy thriller "Knightfall," marking his return to acting at the age of 60. In the film, he portrays Hugh, an MI5 agent, stepping into a genre closely associated with his father’s legacy as the iconic James Bond.

Though Moore has had earlier acting experiences—appearing alongside Kirk Douglas in "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" and in "Sherlock Holmes in New York"—he initially pursued a career in music and entrepreneurship. In 1999, he co-founded Hush, an upscale restaurant in London’s Mayfair, which he and business partner Jamie Barber operated until selling its lease to Soho House in 2023.

Moore credits his time in hospitality with sharpening his public-facing skills, describing running a restaurant as akin to “putting on a show every night.” Among the restaurant's patrons was independent producer Jonathan Sothcott, who encouraged Moore to return to acting. Moore recalls their growing friendship and how Sothcott’s enthusiasm for the "Knightfall" script played a pivotal role in his decision to take the role.

Despite lacking formal drama training, Moore absorbed acting through years of observation on film sets with his father, who died in 2017 at age 89. He also worked behind the scenes, producing the film version of "The Saint," which starred Roger Moore and Ian Ogilvy—who also appears in "Knightfall." Geoffrey’s siblings have careers in the film industry as well; his brother Christian is a producer and director, and his sister Deborah is an actress.

Moore described the filming process in England, including London and the South Coast, as challenging due to cold weather and demanding schedules. He recounted an instance of filming a reshoot scene at four in the morning, which tested his endurance but ultimately reinforced his enjoyment of the craft. “I really enjoy acting. It has been fun shooting a thriller. It’s not pretentious, not Shakespeare,” he said.

Educated at the prestigious Le Rosey school in Switzerland, Moore takes a modest view of life, expressing appreciation for simple daily pleasures and distancing himself from entitlement. Reflecting on his father, he said, “I loved him and miss him – he was one of my best friends.”

"Knightfall" is scheduled for release on digital platforms and video on demand on September 11, with Blu-ray availability beginning September 14.