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RichardTheBruce
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I guess ideas for underwater CPR are being kept under wraps.
What are we to make of all this? Seems a bit garbled to me. Does anyone really think that Craig was in Norway filming underwater fight scenes in water that's 1 degree above freezing?
I don't get it, I'm afraid.
I don't get it, I'm afraid.
CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »Torgeirtrap wrote: »From an article by local newspaper Åndalsnes Avis covering the recent shoots for Black Widow and Børning 3 (for once an article that isn't behind a paywall!). They seem confident Bond will shoot in the area next week – but not just on the Atlantic Road.
The film productions (shooting) in the county this week and next week, might make even more foreigners open their eyes for Norwegian nature and Western Norwegian mountains and fjords. That can bring billions of revenue to the tourism industry.
…The first part of «Børning 3» is shot at Trollstigen. The plot will take them (the characters) from Norway to the motor racing complex Nürburgring in Germany. The film will also be promoted in Germany.
And as if that’s not enough: Next week, the new James Bond film will be shot on The Atlantic Road and in Rauma.
https://www.andalsnes-avis.no/meninger/Leder/2019/06/01/Filmene-kan-få-enda-flere-turister-til-å-velge-Norge-19161323.ece
We'll soon know if they're right.
________
Also, from Mirror:
James Bond film insider spills beans on never-done-before fight scene
https://www.mirror.co.uk/film/james-bond-film-insider-spills-16238924
Underwater cameraman Kjetil C Astrup disclosed details of the dramatic filming for Bond 25.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “It’s probably the most extreme stuff Daniel and some of the other actors have ever done.
“This Bond is the jubilee, 25th, and most probably Daniel’s last movie – so it has to be special.
“In Spectre they had scenes with Daniel falling into water in Venice, but they’ve never had underwater fight scenes, and never had actors going under the ice. We’re breaking new ground.”
He said the stunt was so dangerous that emergency divers were on standby during the 1ºC plunge in Oslo.
The dramatic scenes are said to be part of a bid by producers to ensure the success of the blockbuster after a string of setbacks.
Craig and other actors trained in diving tanks for weeks before heading abroad.
And Astrup told how he spent weeks attaching a rig to the ice ready for the filming.
He said: “The water is one degree Celsius – you need to use special equipment or else your scuba gear freezes.
“An ice cube forms around your breathing apparatus, blocking the air. We dive with electrical heating vests and go straight to heating pools when we come up.
“We had to introduce camera gear, actors, lots of people on to the ice, with a ton of equipment. That’s where it gets dangerous.”
The movie has suffered a string of setbacks, including director Danny Boyle quitting over creative differences.
And star Craig reportedly tore an ankle ligament during early filming in Jamaica, halting production while he recovered.
Kjetil says an injury during the chilly underwater scenes would have been a disaster.
He said: “Under the ice is incredibly cold and very dangerous, and you’re trapped – it’s not easy to get out.
“It’s hard to communicate, that’s why we use absolutely professional people, top actors – we have very few chances.”
Craig and his co-stars even had special diets in preparation, eating fatty foods such as salami, cheese, nuts and eggs.
Kjetil, who worked with Michael Fassbender on 2017 flick The Snowman, added: “Filming through the ice, it’s very special with the light.
“It’s unique to be under the ice and look at the sunlight coming through, glowing off that super crystalline lake. People will be awestruck.”
Not to be pedantic but I'm sure we all noticed that he got the films mixed up re: Daniel in the water in Venice; we also did have an underwater fight in Skyfall. Granted, it was shot in a tank and not in a lake with real ice, but still. It has been done.
Still sounds great though. Underwater fights are a favourite of mine. Glad they're giving us another one.
Ummmm......Didn't SF do this already. In fact, this news encouraged me to seek it out on Youtube. I love this BTS video. Such great filmmaking technique and so cool to see Craig in the tank doing the stunts:
CraigMooreOHMSS
Dublin, Ireland
Pierce2Daniel wrote: »CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »Torgeirtrap wrote: »From an article by local newspaper Åndalsnes Avis covering the recent shoots for Black Widow and Børning 3 (for once an article that isn't behind a paywall!). They seem confident Bond will shoot in the area next week – but not just on the Atlantic Road.
The film productions (shooting) in the county this week and next week, might make even more foreigners open their eyes for Norwegian nature and Western Norwegian mountains and fjords. That can bring billions of revenue to the tourism industry.
…The first part of «Børning 3» is shot at Trollstigen. The plot will take them (the characters) from Norway to the motor racing complex Nürburgring in Germany. The film will also be promoted in Germany.
And as if that’s not enough: Next week, the new James Bond film will be shot on The Atlantic Road and in Rauma.
https://www.andalsnes-avis.no/meninger/Leder/2019/06/01/Filmene-kan-få-enda-flere-turister-til-å-velge-Norge-19161323.ece
We'll soon know if they're right.
________
Also, from Mirror:
James Bond film insider spills beans on never-done-before fight scene
https://www.mirror.co.uk/film/james-bond-film-insider-spills-16238924
Underwater cameraman Kjetil C Astrup disclosed details of the dramatic filming for Bond 25.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “It’s probably the most extreme stuff Daniel and some of the other actors have ever done.
“This Bond is the jubilee, 25th, and most probably Daniel’s last movie – so it has to be special.
“In Spectre they had scenes with Daniel falling into water in Venice, but they’ve never had underwater fight scenes, and never had actors going under the ice. We’re breaking new ground.”
He said the stunt was so dangerous that emergency divers were on standby during the 1ºC plunge in Oslo.
The dramatic scenes are said to be part of a bid by producers to ensure the success of the blockbuster after a string of setbacks.
Craig and other actors trained in diving tanks for weeks before heading abroad.
And Astrup told how he spent weeks attaching a rig to the ice ready for the filming.
He said: “The water is one degree Celsius – you need to use special equipment or else your scuba gear freezes.
“An ice cube forms around your breathing apparatus, blocking the air. We dive with electrical heating vests and go straight to heating pools when we come up.
“We had to introduce camera gear, actors, lots of people on to the ice, with a ton of equipment. That’s where it gets dangerous.”
The movie has suffered a string of setbacks, including director Danny Boyle quitting over creative differences.
And star Craig reportedly tore an ankle ligament during early filming in Jamaica, halting production while he recovered.
Kjetil says an injury during the chilly underwater scenes would have been a disaster.
He said: “Under the ice is incredibly cold and very dangerous, and you’re trapped – it’s not easy to get out.
“It’s hard to communicate, that’s why we use absolutely professional people, top actors – we have very few chances.”
Craig and his co-stars even had special diets in preparation, eating fatty foods such as salami, cheese, nuts and eggs.
Kjetil, who worked with Michael Fassbender on 2017 flick The Snowman, added: “Filming through the ice, it’s very special with the light.
“It’s unique to be under the ice and look at the sunlight coming through, glowing off that super crystalline lake. People will be awestruck.”
Not to be pedantic but I'm sure we all noticed that he got the films mixed up re: Daniel in the water in Venice; we also did have an underwater fight in Skyfall. Granted, it was shot in a tank and not in a lake with real ice, but still. It has been done.
Still sounds great though. Underwater fights are a favourite of mine. Glad they're giving us another one.
Ummmm......Didn't SF do this already. In fact, this news encouraged me to seek it out on Youtube. I love this BTS video. Such great filmmaking technique and so cool to see Craig in the tank doing the stunts:
Yes it did.
As cool as it is to hear from heavy-lifting crew like this sometimes, more often than not it is better to keep them away from anything press-related to avoid these kinds of embarrassing slips.
However, I'm also not 100% sure that this interview is entirely accurate. If it is, then Craig's movements are being kept well under wraps.
CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »Pierce2Daniel wrote: »CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »Torgeirtrap wrote: »From an article by local newspaper Åndalsnes Avis covering the recent shoots for Black Widow and Børning 3 (for once an article that isn't behind a paywall!). They seem confident Bond will shoot in the area next week – but not just on the Atlantic Road.
The film productions (shooting) in the county this week and next week, might make even more foreigners open their eyes for Norwegian nature and Western Norwegian mountains and fjords. That can bring billions of revenue to the tourism industry.
…The first part of «Børning 3» is shot at Trollstigen. The plot will take them (the characters) from Norway to the motor racing complex Nürburgring in Germany. The film will also be promoted in Germany.
And as if that’s not enough: Next week, the new James Bond film will be shot on The Atlantic Road and in Rauma.
https://www.andalsnes-avis.no/meninger/Leder/2019/06/01/Filmene-kan-få-enda-flere-turister-til-å-velge-Norge-19161323.ece
We'll soon know if they're right.
________
Also, from Mirror:
James Bond film insider spills beans on never-done-before fight scene
https://www.mirror.co.uk/film/james-bond-film-insider-spills-16238924
Underwater cameraman Kjetil C Astrup disclosed details of the dramatic filming for Bond 25.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “It’s probably the most extreme stuff Daniel and some of the other actors have ever done.
“This Bond is the jubilee, 25th, and most probably Daniel’s last movie – so it has to be special.
“In Spectre they had scenes with Daniel falling into water in Venice, but they’ve never had underwater fight scenes, and never had actors going under the ice. We’re breaking new ground.”
He said the stunt was so dangerous that emergency divers were on standby during the 1ºC plunge in Oslo.
The dramatic scenes are said to be part of a bid by producers to ensure the success of the blockbuster after a string of setbacks.
Craig and other actors trained in diving tanks for weeks before heading abroad.
And Astrup told how he spent weeks attaching a rig to the ice ready for the filming.
He said: “The water is one degree Celsius – you need to use special equipment or else your scuba gear freezes.
“An ice cube forms around your breathing apparatus, blocking the air. We dive with electrical heating vests and go straight to heating pools when we come up.
“We had to introduce camera gear, actors, lots of people on to the ice, with a ton of equipment. That’s where it gets dangerous.”
The movie has suffered a string of setbacks, including director Danny Boyle quitting over creative differences.
And star Craig reportedly tore an ankle ligament during early filming in Jamaica, halting production while he recovered.
Kjetil says an injury during the chilly underwater scenes would have been a disaster.
He said: “Under the ice is incredibly cold and very dangerous, and you’re trapped – it’s not easy to get out.
“It’s hard to communicate, that’s why we use absolutely professional people, top actors – we have very few chances.”
Craig and his co-stars even had special diets in preparation, eating fatty foods such as salami, cheese, nuts and eggs.
Kjetil, who worked with Michael Fassbender on 2017 flick The Snowman, added: “Filming through the ice, it’s very special with the light.
“It’s unique to be under the ice and look at the sunlight coming through, glowing off that super crystalline lake. People will be awestruck.”
Not to be pedantic but I'm sure we all noticed that he got the films mixed up re: Daniel in the water in Venice; we also did have an underwater fight in Skyfall. Granted, it was shot in a tank and not in a lake with real ice, but still. It has been done.
Still sounds great though. Underwater fights are a favourite of mine. Glad they're giving us another one.
Ummmm......Didn't SF do this already. In fact, this news encouraged me to seek it out on Youtube. I love this BTS video. Such great filmmaking technique and so cool to see Craig in the tank doing the stunts:
Yes it did.
As cool as it is to hear from heavy-lifting crew like this sometimes, more often than not it is better to keep them away from anything press-related to avoid these kinds of embarrassing slips.
However, I'm also not 100% sure that this interview is entirely accurate. If it is, then Craig's movements are being kept well under wraps.
The guy might have been misquoted for all we know.
CraigMooreOHMSS
Dublin, Ireland
Torgeirtrap wrote: »CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »Pierce2Daniel wrote: »CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »Torgeirtrap wrote: »From an article by local newspaper Åndalsnes Avis covering the recent shoots for Black Widow and Børning 3 (for once an article that isn't behind a paywall!). They seem confident Bond will shoot in the area next week – but not just on the Atlantic Road.
The film productions (shooting) in the county this week and next week, might make even more foreigners open their eyes for Norwegian nature and Western Norwegian mountains and fjords. That can bring billions of revenue to the tourism industry.
…The first part of «Børning 3» is shot at Trollstigen. The plot will take them (the characters) from Norway to the motor racing complex Nürburgring in Germany. The film will also be promoted in Germany.
And as if that’s not enough: Next week, the new James Bond film will be shot on The Atlantic Road and in Rauma.
https://www.andalsnes-avis.no/meninger/Leder/2019/06/01/Filmene-kan-få-enda-flere-turister-til-å-velge-Norge-19161323.ece
We'll soon know if they're right.
________
Also, from Mirror:
James Bond film insider spills beans on never-done-before fight scene
https://www.mirror.co.uk/film/james-bond-film-insider-spills-16238924
Underwater cameraman Kjetil C Astrup disclosed details of the dramatic filming for Bond 25.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “It’s probably the most extreme stuff Daniel and some of the other actors have ever done.
“This Bond is the jubilee, 25th, and most probably Daniel’s last movie – so it has to be special.
“In Spectre they had scenes with Daniel falling into water in Venice, but they’ve never had underwater fight scenes, and never had actors going under the ice. We’re breaking new ground.”
He said the stunt was so dangerous that emergency divers were on standby during the 1ºC plunge in Oslo.
The dramatic scenes are said to be part of a bid by producers to ensure the success of the blockbuster after a string of setbacks.
Craig and other actors trained in diving tanks for weeks before heading abroad.
And Astrup told how he spent weeks attaching a rig to the ice ready for the filming.
He said: “The water is one degree Celsius – you need to use special equipment or else your scuba gear freezes.
“An ice cube forms around your breathing apparatus, blocking the air. We dive with electrical heating vests and go straight to heating pools when we come up.
“We had to introduce camera gear, actors, lots of people on to the ice, with a ton of equipment. That’s where it gets dangerous.”
The movie has suffered a string of setbacks, including director Danny Boyle quitting over creative differences.
And star Craig reportedly tore an ankle ligament during early filming in Jamaica, halting production while he recovered.
Kjetil says an injury during the chilly underwater scenes would have been a disaster.
He said: “Under the ice is incredibly cold and very dangerous, and you’re trapped – it’s not easy to get out.
“It’s hard to communicate, that’s why we use absolutely professional people, top actors – we have very few chances.”
Craig and his co-stars even had special diets in preparation, eating fatty foods such as salami, cheese, nuts and eggs.
Kjetil, who worked with Michael Fassbender on 2017 flick The Snowman, added: “Filming through the ice, it’s very special with the light.
“It’s unique to be under the ice and look at the sunlight coming through, glowing off that super crystalline lake. People will be awestruck.”
Not to be pedantic but I'm sure we all noticed that he got the films mixed up re: Daniel in the water in Venice; we also did have an underwater fight in Skyfall. Granted, it was shot in a tank and not in a lake with real ice, but still. It has been done.
Still sounds great though. Underwater fights are a favourite of mine. Glad they're giving us another one.
Ummmm......Didn't SF do this already. In fact, this news encouraged me to seek it out on Youtube. I love this BTS video. Such great filmmaking technique and so cool to see Craig in the tank doing the stunts:
Yes it did.
As cool as it is to hear from heavy-lifting crew like this sometimes, more often than not it is better to keep them away from anything press-related to avoid these kinds of embarrassing slips.
However, I'm also not 100% sure that this interview is entirely accurate. If it is, then Craig's movements are being kept well under wraps.
The guy might have been misquoted for all we know.
Absolutely. There is that as well. I'm not sure of his nationality but the language barrier could possibly have been a factor, too? Who knows.
CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »Torgeirtrap wrote: »CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »Pierce2Daniel wrote: »CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »Torgeirtrap wrote: »From an article by local newspaper Åndalsnes Avis covering the recent shoots for Black Widow and Børning 3 (for once an article that isn't behind a paywall!). They seem confident Bond will shoot in the area next week – but not just on the Atlantic Road.
The film productions (shooting) in the county this week and next week, might make even more foreigners open their eyes for Norwegian nature and Western Norwegian mountains and fjords. That can bring billions of revenue to the tourism industry.
…The first part of «Børning 3» is shot at Trollstigen. The plot will take them (the characters) from Norway to the motor racing complex Nürburgring in Germany. The film will also be promoted in Germany.
And as if that’s not enough: Next week, the new James Bond film will be shot on The Atlantic Road and in Rauma.
https://www.andalsnes-avis.no/meninger/Leder/2019/06/01/Filmene-kan-få-enda-flere-turister-til-å-velge-Norge-19161323.ece
We'll soon know if they're right.
________
Also, from Mirror:
James Bond film insider spills beans on never-done-before fight scene
https://www.mirror.co.uk/film/james-bond-film-insider-spills-16238924
Underwater cameraman Kjetil C Astrup disclosed details of the dramatic filming for Bond 25.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “It’s probably the most extreme stuff Daniel and some of the other actors have ever done.
“This Bond is the jubilee, 25th, and most probably Daniel’s last movie – so it has to be special.
“In Spectre they had scenes with Daniel falling into water in Venice, but they’ve never had underwater fight scenes, and never had actors going under the ice. We’re breaking new ground.”
He said the stunt was so dangerous that emergency divers were on standby during the 1ºC plunge in Oslo.
The dramatic scenes are said to be part of a bid by producers to ensure the success of the blockbuster after a string of setbacks.
Craig and other actors trained in diving tanks for weeks before heading abroad.
And Astrup told how he spent weeks attaching a rig to the ice ready for the filming.
He said: “The water is one degree Celsius – you need to use special equipment or else your scuba gear freezes.
“An ice cube forms around your breathing apparatus, blocking the air. We dive with electrical heating vests and go straight to heating pools when we come up.
“We had to introduce camera gear, actors, lots of people on to the ice, with a ton of equipment. That’s where it gets dangerous.”
The movie has suffered a string of setbacks, including director Danny Boyle quitting over creative differences.
And star Craig reportedly tore an ankle ligament during early filming in Jamaica, halting production while he recovered.
Kjetil says an injury during the chilly underwater scenes would have been a disaster.
He said: “Under the ice is incredibly cold and very dangerous, and you’re trapped – it’s not easy to get out.
“It’s hard to communicate, that’s why we use absolutely professional people, top actors – we have very few chances.”
Craig and his co-stars even had special diets in preparation, eating fatty foods such as salami, cheese, nuts and eggs.
Kjetil, who worked with Michael Fassbender on 2017 flick The Snowman, added: “Filming through the ice, it’s very special with the light.
“It’s unique to be under the ice and look at the sunlight coming through, glowing off that super crystalline lake. People will be awestruck.”
Not to be pedantic but I'm sure we all noticed that he got the films mixed up re: Daniel in the water in Venice; we also did have an underwater fight in Skyfall. Granted, it was shot in a tank and not in a lake with real ice, but still. It has been done.
Still sounds great though. Underwater fights are a favourite of mine. Glad they're giving us another one.
Ummmm......Didn't SF do this already. In fact, this news encouraged me to seek it out on Youtube. I love this BTS video. Such great filmmaking technique and so cool to see Craig in the tank doing the stunts:
Yes it did.
As cool as it is to hear from heavy-lifting crew like this sometimes, more often than not it is better to keep them away from anything press-related to avoid these kinds of embarrassing slips.
However, I'm also not 100% sure that this interview is entirely accurate. If it is, then Craig's movements are being kept well under wraps.
The guy might have been misquoted for all we know.
Absolutely. There is that as well. I'm not sure of his nationality but the language barrier could possibly have been a factor, too? Who knows.
By his name, I'll definitely say he's Norwegian. Makes sense, as the underwater scenes are shot here. As for the confusion re. Craig, there's only the two quotes:
Craig and other actors trained in diving tanks for weeks before heading abroad.
Craig and his co-stars even had special diets in preparation, eating fatty foods such as salami, cheese, nuts and eggs.
The first quote could've been "…before we headed abroad", and as for the second, that could have been him speaking about those filming the actual underwater stuff. Seems a bit strange really.
Lashana is in London. I recognise the location behind them....
She gave the best dramatic performance in Captain Marvel. I haven't seen any of her other work....I may check out Bulletproof.
She gave the best dramatic performance in Captain Marvel. I haven't seen any of her other work....I may check out Bulletproof.
@Torgeirtrap, that´s true. But what I meant was thatTorgeirtrap wrote: »Guess it all depends on the nature of the scene, what's at stake etc.
Could we see the girl in danger under water for example?
the guy is raving About how sensational the freezing water and ice is, when in the finished film chances are that we won´t know at all at what temperature those Scenes were shot. I´m wondering how he want´s to capture those Elements on camera in a way that can´t be done with warmer water.
jake24
Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
No need for spoilers in this case. And yes, there are ways to translate certain sensory aspects on screen.boldfinger wrote: »@Torgeirtrap, that´s true. But what I meant was thatTorgeirtrap wrote: »Guess it all depends on the nature of the scene, what's at stake etc.
Could we see the girl in danger under water for example?the guy is raving About how sensational the freezing water and ice is, when in the finished film chances are that we won´t know at all at what temperature those Scenes were shot. I´m wondering how he want´s to capture those Elements on camera in a way that can´t be done with warmer water.
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This article (posted a couple of hours ago) is behind a paywall, so I can't access it, unfortunately.
https://www.tk.no/nyheter/averoy/atlanterhavsveien/nar-007-kommer-ma-du-holde-deg-borte-stenger-atlanterhavsveien-i-tre-dager/s/5-51-653142
Posted Today. He is an underwater Cinematographer. Could there be more shot underwater?
I've read that some underwater filming was made in Norway in March. According to IMDB Bond 25 has own underwater unit (led by K. Astrup). I think we'll see some great underwater scenes, maybe even shot on IMAX.
Yes, they shot some underwater stuff at Lutvann.
https://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/stort-hemmelighold-rundt-bond-innspillingen/70913507
@DarthDimi I have been making this argument for a long time. The idea that Bond was a mysoginist who mistreated women has always been more myth than reality. A few exceptions aside (the seduction of Patricia Fearing, the smack on the rear in Miami, the slap of Tatiana), Bond's actions with women have to be taken in context. By that, I don't mean the times; I mean THE JOB. Few of the women that Bond beds or seduces could be called "innocent." It's a game, of sorts. And Bond tends to use one of his best assets to best use assets. Pussy Galore is a prime example. All the whooping and hollering about rape has sidestepped the elephant in the room: Pussy was on the verge of being an accomplice to the planting of a nuclear device on U.S. soil. Bond had to stop that and he did what he had to do. He could have beaten the crap out of her, but went the other way, instead. Critics who come to Pussy's defense conveniently forget who she was.
Ah....don't get me started...LOL
https://rbnett.no/nyheter/2019/05/31/%E2%80%93-H%C3%A5per-%C3%A5-se-Aston-Martin-i-action-19161670.ece
https://rbnett.no/nyheter/2019/05/31/Filmgjengen-straks-klare-for-opptak-p%C3%A5-Atlanterhavsvegen-19161658.ece
If it wasn't for the paywall, I'd be happy to translate. Not much to mention from the little that's available to read.
Me too. Anyone has access?
"Think local tourism must take advantage of the "Bond effect":
- Hoping to see Aston Martin in action.
- I expect a lot of spectacular driving, with extraordinary Norwegian nature as the backdrop. If it features the new Aston Martin Rapid E, it will be international news in itself, Morten Steingrimsen says."
The rest is behind a paywall.
Steingrimsen on Twitter. He's also written a book about Bond (in Norwegian).
The film productions (shooting) in the county this week and next week, might make even more foreigners open their eyes for Norwegian nature and Western Norwegian mountains and fjords. That can bring billions of revenue to the tourism industry.
…The first part of «Børning 3» is shot at Trollstigen. The plot will take them (the characters) from Norway to the motor racing complex Nürburgring in Germany. The film will also be promoted in Germany.
And as if that’s not enough: Next week, the new James Bond film will be shot on The Atlantic Road and in Rauma.
https://www.andalsnes-avis.no/meninger/Leder/2019/06/01/Filmene-kan-få-enda-flere-turister-til-å-velge-Norge-19161323.ece
We'll soon know if they're right.
________
Also, from Mirror:
James Bond film insider spills beans on never-done-before fight scene
https://www.mirror.co.uk/film/james-bond-film-insider-spills-16238924
He told the Sunday Mirror: “It’s probably the most extreme stuff Daniel and some of the other actors have ever done.
“This Bond is the jubilee, 25th, and most probably Daniel’s last movie – so it has to be special.
“In Spectre they had scenes with Daniel falling into water in Venice, but they’ve never had underwater fight scenes, and never had actors going under the ice. We’re breaking new ground.”
He said the stunt was so dangerous that emergency divers were on standby during the 1ºC plunge in Oslo.
The dramatic scenes are said to be part of a bid by producers to ensure the success of the blockbuster after a string of setbacks.
Craig and other actors trained in diving tanks for weeks before heading abroad.
And Astrup told how he spent weeks attaching a rig to the ice ready for the filming.
He said: “The water is one degree Celsius – you need to use special equipment or else your scuba gear freezes.
“An ice cube forms around your breathing apparatus, blocking the air. We dive with electrical heating vests and go straight to heating pools when we come up.
“We had to introduce camera gear, actors, lots of people on to the ice, with a ton of equipment. That’s where it gets dangerous.”
The movie has suffered a string of setbacks, including director Danny Boyle quitting over creative differences.
And star Craig reportedly tore an ankle ligament during early filming in Jamaica, halting production while he recovered.
Kjetil says an injury during the chilly underwater scenes would have been a disaster.
He said: “Under the ice is incredibly cold and very dangerous, and you’re trapped – it’s not easy to get out.
“It’s hard to communicate, that’s why we use absolutely professional people, top actors – we have very few chances.”
Craig and his co-stars even had special diets in preparation, eating fatty foods such as salami, cheese, nuts and eggs.
Kjetil, who worked with Michael Fassbender on 2017 flick The Snowman, added: “Filming through the ice, it’s very special with the light.
“It’s unique to be under the ice and look at the sunlight coming through, glowing off that super crystalline lake. People will be awestruck.”
Not to be pedantic but I'm sure we all noticed that he got the films mixed up re: Daniel in the water in Venice; we also did have an underwater fight in Skyfall. Granted, it was shot in a tank and not in a lake with real ice, but still. It has been done.
Still sounds great though. Underwater fights are a favourite of mine. Glad they're giving us another one.
The last line is the only decent Thing he says, About
That was my thought.
As with @CraigMooreOHMSS and @boldfinger I agree on the slip up re. underwater scenes. Annoying and difficult not to notice straight away.
Guess it all depends on the nature of the scene, what's at stake etc.