Casino Royale (2006)

James Bond A-Z hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley take a deep dive into the making of Daniel Craig's 2006 James Bond debut 'Casino Royale'. This episode looks at the legal wrangling behind the scenes that finally allowed Eon to officially adapt Ian Fleming's first 007 book, Pierce Brosnan's exit from the series, and the initially controversial casting of Daniel Craig as the 6th actor to play Bond. The team look at the development of the script, the casting of its major players including the return of Judi Dench, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, and Jeffrey Wright, and its epic production across the world. The episode also explores the film's incredible stunts, theme song, score, and titles, the box office results, the critical response and its impact on the future of Daniel Craig's tenure. It's our most epic show yet. Please rate this podcast and leave a review wherever you listen. James Bond will return... in next week's James Bond's A-Z Podcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy