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Daniel Craig named as sixth James Bond actor 13 years ago today

Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
edited November 2017 in News Posts: 13,356
On this day 11 years ago, Daniel Craig was officially named as the sixth actor to play James Bond in EON Productions' film series.

Back on 14th October 2005, an official press release confirmed the news: "It was announced today by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, that Daniel Criag has been cast in the role of the legendary British secret agent, James Bond, in the highly anticipated 007 adventure thriller Casino Royale."

Arriving by speedboat courtesy of the Royal Navy, Craig joined director Martin Campbell and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli at the press conference held onboard HMS President on the River Thames in London.

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Speaking shortly after arriving, Craig said, "I'd like to thank the royal marines for bringing me in like that, and scaring the shit out of me."

Since signing as Bond, Craig has starred in four films ("Casino Royale", "Quantum of Solace", "Skyfall" and "Spectre") with a fifth due for release in November of next year.

Craig has also lent his voice and likeness to four 007 videogames "Quantum of Solace: The Game", "Blood Stone", "GoldenEye" and "GoldenEye: Reloaded". The most recent game, "007 Legends", only used Craig's likeness.
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  • PanchitoPistolesPanchitoPistoles 2.0
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    I'll never forget that day. It's unbelievable it was 6 years ago!
  • gt007gt007 Station G
    Posts: 1,182
    Damn. 6 years? It feels like it was yesterday. How time flies.
  • AgentJamesBond007AgentJamesBond007 Vesper’s grave
    Posts: 2,634
    6 years ago? It's really been that quick. Daniel has had a stellar career during the 6 years after.
  • Artemis81Artemis81 In Christmas Land
    Posts: 543
    I wish I could have witnessed this announce live back then. After DAD, my interest in Bond had diminished and I didn't really get back into it until I saw CR on DVD. I wonder what my reaction would have been like to see Craig selected as Bond, but I don't think I would have cared.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    It's weird to see how much Dan has changed in his ability since then. He has become quite the hit, and well deserving of the Bond role all those years ago. He was balsy, and proved the haters wrong. Well done Dan!
  • KerimKerim Istanbul Not Constantinople
    Posts: 2,629
    A wise decision was made that day.

    But yes, it doesn't seem like it's already been six years.
  • SJK91SJK91
    Posts: 1,310
    Wow, I remember watching that press conference on the internet like it was yesterday. My mouth dropped when I saw '6 years'....that is truly incredible it has been that long.
  • Baltimore_007Baltimore_007
    Posts: 5,634
    Six years in not a long time, you know how quick the time goes

    I guess depends how hold you are essentially, periods of time seems like an eternity if you're of a young age, I bet Roger is at home now thinking, '84?, only seems like yesterday I was playing Bond' etc
  • VirageVirage
    edited October 2011 Posts: 1,856
    Then he gets blasted for being blond and wearing a "life jacket"

  • NicNacNicNac Administrator, Moderator
    Posts: 7,585
    The life jacket criticism was typical of British gutter press stirring it up. Just like the big tough soldiers in the boat with him, he had no choice, but the red tops being what they are!
    Oh of course and the DCNB brigade as well.
  • shadowonthesunshadowonthesun Banned
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    Speaking shortly after arriving, Craig said, "I'd like to thank the royal marines for bringing me in like that, and scaring the shit out of me."
    That our Daniel Craig.
  • LeChiffreLeChiffre
    Posts: 1,548
    The day of his announcement I had the worlds worst hangover! But his casting brightened up my day no end. Seems just like yesterday! Hard to believe there are still numpties out there who dont rate him! Craig IS most defintely Bond.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
    Posts: 7,653
    And shortly after that there was that brilliant site of totaly deluded but 007 fans nonetheless, CraigisnotBond. They were worth a good laugh in being so ridicolous, until the Teaparty movement in the US I have not heard such a bunch of coocoos.
  • SharkShark Banned
    edited October 2011 Posts: 348
    Hard to believe there are still numpties out there who dont rate him! Craig IS most defintely Bond.
    Most of us "numpties" are more concerned over how EON has turned Bond into a glorified Oxfam hitman. Craig is a terrific actor, but he's been sold short.
  • Agent7FAgent7F
    Posts: 825
    . Craig is a terrific actor, but he's been sold short.
    What do mean sold short. He terrific in every way including James Bond.
    , CraigisnotBond.
    I remember that it was such fight of Bond fans around I was against the web. I supported Daniel Craig wit CraigisBond. Those guys are losers. I was glad he was chosen & remember that Day

  • SharkShark Banned
    Posts: 348
    He terrific in every way including James Bond.
    What I mean is that the scripts, casting, music, editing etc. has let him down.

  • QsAssistantQsAssistant All those moments lost in time... like tears in rain
    Posts: 1,812
    I remember when I first heard about him being the new Bond, I was still in High School. I thought this guy is too ugly to play Bond; but this was me being angry that Brosnan wasn't Bond anymore. Thankfully Craig made me feel better about it by making a great Bond in CR. Happy to see he's continuing to be Bond!
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
    edited October 2011 Posts: 7,653
    .
    , CraigisnotBond.
    I remember that it was such fight of Bond fans around I was against the web. I supported Daniel Craig wit CraigisBond. Those guys are losers. I was glad he was chosen & remember that Day
    Where the f%7k does this quote come from, I never made such a statement. If you want to quote me do it right or leave the quote button to the adults.

  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited October 2011 Posts: 28,694
    Watch the language @SaintMark.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
    Posts: 7,653
    Watch the language @SaintMark.
    Not, if somebody is making up stuff and putting up here in my name.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    Watch the language @SaintMark.
    Not, if somebody is making up stuff and putting up here in my name.
    Handle it in a professional manner then. At least type f@#$ instead.
    [-(
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Handle it in a professional manner then. At least type f@#$ instead.
    [-(
    Not even that, @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7! Bypassing swearing but almost-swearing is nearly as ineffective to demonstrate the maturity we seek among our members. That said, this issue is being considered as we speak and depending on the level of provocation involved, we will determine how to respond to this.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
    Posts: 7,653
    Watch the language @SaintMark.
    Not, if somebody is making up stuff and putting up here in my name.
    Handle it in a professional manner then. At least type f@#$ instead.
    [-(
    You are right of course, it is corrected, but it is still very annoying.

  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    gosh how the times flies! I can remember watching the news coverage that day as if it was yesterday! :-O Where does all the time go hey?!!!
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    Posts: 13,356
    Seven years ago today!
  • MrBondMrBond Station S
    Posts: 2,044
    Oh, how the time flies!

    By the way. Is it Gregg Williams, the photographer onboard the boat together with Criag
  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
    edited October 2012 Posts: 12,837
    7 years??? Since Craig?

    Seems like yesterday Brosnan was announced as Bond. I'm getting old (almost 30!). I miss the 90s!
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    It seemed like yesterday it was 6 year ago today! Time is a cruel wizard.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    edited October 2012 Posts: 16,361
    gosh I can't believe it. I was only 14 and I found out by reading a newspaper clipping at my dentist's office. :)
  • dragonskydragonsky
    Posts: 2,491
    Many many things have changed during the years,especially our opinion on Craig :)
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