Daniel Craig is Officially James Bond!

[Dapper Dan]

Daniel Craig is Officially James Bond!
Source: Columbia Pictures, MGM
October 14, 2005



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It was announced today by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, that Daniel Craig has been cast in the role of the legendary British secret agent, James Bond, in the highly anticipated 007 adventure thriller Casino Royale (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=7303).

Casino Royale (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=7303) reunites Wilson and Broccoli with Martin Campbell, who directed the 1995 Bond blockbuster (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=11554#) GoldenEye. His most recent film, The Legend of Zorro (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=4864), will be released on October 28, 2005.

Casino Royale (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=7303) will be the 21st James Bond film produced by the franchise holders, EON Productions. The MGM/Columbia Pictures production begins shooting in January and is due for release worldwide on November 17, 2006. It will be filmed in the Czech Republic, the Bahamas, Italy and the UK.

Neal Purvis and Robert Wade wrote the screenplay based on famed author Ian Fleming's first novel. The script is currently being polished by Academy Award®-nominated writer, Paul Haggis (Million Dollar Baby).

Born in 1968, Daniel Craig was raised on the Wirral nr. Liverpool. He moved to London to join the National Youth Theatre at the age 17 and continued his training at the London Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Craig has since become regarded as one of Britain's finest actors securing a variety of roles in television, theatre and film.

He is currently filming a thriller alongside Nicole Kidman, The Visiting (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=11352), and has two films in post-production; Steven Spielberg's (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=11554#) Munich (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=8395) and Douglas McGrath's Every Word Is True, co-starring Sandra Bullock and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Recent film credits include Sam Mendes' The Road to Perdition, The Mother, Sylvia, and last year he received much critical acclaim for Matthew Vaughn's Layer Cake as well as Roger Michell's Enduring Love.

Wilson and Broccoli said "It has been a long time ambition for us to film the first book in the series, 'Casino Royale', which defined the complex character of James Bond. We are thrilled Daniel Craig will play the character of 007. Daniel is a superb actor (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=11554#) who has all the qualities needed to bring a contemporary edge to the role. 'Casino Royale' will have all the action, suspense and espionage that our audiences have come to expect from us but nevertheless takes the franchise in a new and exciting direction."

"James Bond is a character without peer in motion picture history," said Pascal. "He is a household name recognized in virtually every corner of the globe and because of this renown, the casting of the new 007 takes on a special importance. We believe that in Daniel Craig we have found the ideal 21st century Bond and we couldn't be more privileged to be working with Barbara and Michael, who are tireless champions and guardians of the James Bond legacy."

Director Martin Campbell said, "The thing about James Bond is that each actor who has filled the role has brought his own style and imprint. With Daniel as our new Bond, I am thrilled to be returning to shepherd the new 007 in the new Bond adventure."

Dan Taylor, President of Metro Goldwyn Mayer Inc, said: "All of us here at MGM are delighted that Daniel Craig, an actor of such high-calibre, has been chosen to be the next Bond. We are also very excited to be working closely with Barbara and Michael again and with Columbia Pictures on 'Casino Royale', which we predict to be the biggest, best Bond ever."

[Anchovy]

I still say stick a prosthetic scar on Clive Owen and put him in a tux. Instant Bond! Then again, I haven't seen DAvid Craig in anything, so I'll wait. I'll be glad to see a serious adaptation of Casion Royale though. It's my fave Bond novel.

[epitaph]

Yes Casino Royale is one of the coolest Bond Storylines. We might see the first Blond Bond if he doesn't dye his hair. Anchovy, have you seen Tomb Raider (the first 1)? He was in it.

[Mat]

He totally rocked in the movie Layer Cake. I recommend anyone see it if they like slick, stylish crime movies. The ending was great. :)

[Foxfire]

I'm getting sick of all these directors changing the look of Bond. I think Pierce was the best followed by Sean. A blonde bond does not sound appealing at all and I doubt I'll see this new film. :bored:

[Jill Monroe]

there's been alot of controversy about this. personally i think Sean Connery and the one right after him were pretty good...in fact they are THE STANDARD.

Pierce Brosnan did a good job of reviving that franchise but they couldve taken better care when picking a new actor to play the role of Bond. im pretty sure this new crop of Bond movies will PALE in comparison to Pierce's movies and especially the CLASSIC bond films.

[Mat]

You know who would have made an absolutely amazing Bond? James Purefoy

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0700856/

I've seen him play charming men in a couple of movies and he's quite good at it. He's an excellent actor, can do the English accent, and would look good in the suit.

[Foxfire]

You know who would have made an absolutely amazing Bond? James Purefoy

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0700856/

I've seen him play charming men in a couple of movies and he's quite good at it. He's an excellent actor, can do the English accent, and would look good in the suit.

He does have appeal and the Bond look. I would pick your guy over the new bond. :p

[epitaph]

I just have this sinking feeling that Daniel Craig is going the way of George Lazenby. No one can beat Sean Connery. He is and forever be James Bond. They should have left Brosnan in the title role. All was wrong during his time as Bond was the bad scripts.