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No, do tell me.
And it'sCraigs handwriting. It has been compared with his real Thank you- notes to hotel staff, restaurants in Matera. I have at least five of those.
Maybe @mtm is up for it?
http://www.bestmovie.it/news/no-time-to-die-ce-007-in-cover-su-best-movie-di-marzo-con-lintervista-esclusiva-alla-nuova-bond-girl-e-futura-marilyn-ana-de-armas-e-poi-fabrice-luchini-michelle-williams-k-j-apa-e-la-m/738822/#page/42
https://live.staticflickr.com/1811/43349535404_13bcd3683b_o.jpg
Quite like it. Would have been better as an illustration! It does remind me of the style of Jeff Marshall in its layout, who I would love to see tackle an official Bond poster!
…and here's a transcript (notice Craig's comments on PWB's involvement):
Daniel Craig’s journey as 007 is over
IN A SUITE on Colby Street Hotel in New York, Daniel Craig sits reclined. He offers a hand, gives a quick but friendly handshake. He’s shaved, has stuck (his) bare feet inside white sneakers.
- It’s been an indescribable, emotional process, he says, and leans himself towards soft velvet cushions.
His face is both smooth and rugged at the same time. A few white hears have blended with the temple. He’s just said goodbye with James Bond. For good this time. That awakes a lot of emotions.
- All commitments one takes in life, all that one puts a lot of effort into…that’s things you get a complicated relationship with. It’s been like that for me too, with James Bond.
Craig gives a crooked smile. The actor, who’s now got a reputation of being both introvert and irritable in interview settings, appears open and almost a bit relieved today – as if he’s finally appeared on the other side – after thirteen years of suffering.
Not long ago, he said he’d rather «slash his wrists» then play Bond for a fifth time. That the 51 year-old has a complicated relationship with the secret British agent, is probably an understatement. Today he appear more reflected.
– I think all good things gives us grief and suffering. Good things fights back, tests us. And these films have tested me. But God, how wonderful it is to be tested this way.
BLONDE BOND. It was back in 2005 we first learned that Daniel Craig would take on the role after Pierce Brosnan. According to the book «Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films» Brosnan got a phone call from the producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson in the middle of the negotiations about «Casino Royale». He was no longer wanted as Bond. That came as a shock both for the actor and the fans, that shortly afterwards got presented a 38 year old blond Bond. That was not well received.
- Even though I understood the criticism, it was incredibly difficult to handle. It was at the time internet had just exploded, and naturally people wanted to compare me with the previous Bond actors, he says, and shrugs his shoulders. His interpretation of the famous character has been described as a more gloomy version. While Sean Connery was darker and Roger Moore a more cheerful 007, Craig has contributed with a more emotional depth. With Craig in the role, we’ve got more familiar with James Bond’s inner life.
- I neither could or wanted to be Pierce Brosnan or Roger Moore. I couldn’t be Sean Connery, George Lazenby or Timothy Dalton. They were all brilliant in the role, but I had to be myself. I thought that either people are going to like it, or not, says Craig, who’s now put five productions behind himself.
His last film in the role as agent 007, «Spectre» from 205, made over 880 million dollars on world basis, but was still beat by «Skyfall» from 2012. The most commercially successful James Bond film in history, generated 1.1 billion dollars in ticket sales.
- I had settled with the idea that I was making one film first, and if that didn’t work out, I would find something else to do.
Craig laughs shyly.
- It worked, luckily. But who would have known?
LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP. Even though Roger Moore and Sean Connery starred in more Bond films than him, Craig is the actor that’s held the role the longest. He confirms that he was determined that it would only be four films, but changed his mind when he again met producer Barbara Broccoli after the success of «Spectre».
- I felt that we had another story to tell, Craig says.
Despite his turbulent relationship with the character, he became emotional during the departure, mostly because it also meant saying goodbye to the film crew.
- The last day on the set is always an anti-climax, but this was different. The was a night shoot, I remember. I was running down a back ally. It was dark. Then I disappeared around a corner and the cameras were turned off.
He breathes heavily under the tailored tweed jacket.
- It was my last scenes as Bond. We were done around midnight.
Craig tells that the whole crew met to say goodbye, and that there were told many goodbye speeches.
- I didn’t really know how I was supposed to react. I tried saying something, but couldn’t utter the words. I was so emotional. In the end I went back to my trailer with Barbara and a few of the actors and the staff – and then we got drunk together. That was the end, he says.
- It’s not that difficult having an ambivalent relationship to a character like this, Craig says.
He’s never tried to hide his love/hate relationship with Bond, and has often been accused of being ungrateful and arrogant.
- First I have to say that I love playing him. But when I’m dine, I’m just…
He whines, his face changed with grimaces.
- Then I’m ready to just run away. It’s enough now, like. Not at least since I got badly injured during the last film. I played in that film with a broken leg, and I was away for seven months. Then I thought, «No, forget it, I don’t want to do this anymore». It’s not that I’m ungrateful, but it became too much.
LOST A FINGER TIP. Craig has actually injured himself during all the productions. In 2006 he knocked out two teeth during a scene in «Casino Royale». He lost a finger tip during the production of «Quantum of Solace» in 2008, and hurt his knee during the production of «Spectre». Today he chuckles a bit when thinking about it.
- I’ve injured myself a lot. Mostly here. He points jokingly towards his head.
- My orthopaedic surgeon in Baltimore knows me really well, to put it like that. He knows every centimetre of my body. But a couple of injuries throughout life is good, ‘cause it means you’ve lived an active life. That’s a good sign.
- How was it getting back to the Bond body after 50?
Craig laughs loudly.
- There you said it. I work on it for a year. It took two years writing the script, and while we were doing that, I started working out. It takes much longer to get in shape now that it used to do. Before I could exercise for three months for a film, but now I need at least six.
- What about the diet, is it tough?
- No, it’s OK. When I start the regime, I’m mentally prepared for it. I’m lucky because I have a chef on set that takes good care of all the actors. I only eat what I get, and then I move on. But during the weekends I live it up. Then I’ll have a beer and eat dessert.
He smiles satisfied, and explains that he sees the exercise as a part of the job.
- I actually get a kick out of it. You know, Bond doesn’t walk into a room. He runs into it. He jumps through the window. So I have to be in good shape or at least fake it, so that I move good enough.
He catches up, and laughs loudly.
- Because it’s only pretend. Let’s not forget that.
47 MILLION NORWEGIAN KRONER. In «No Time To Die», which premieres in April, we meet Bond when he enjoys a secluded retirement life in Jamaica. But of course it doesn’t take long before his past catches up with him, and and old friend of the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission s to save a kidnapped scientist. That proves more challenging that first presumed – among other things, Bond gets on the track of a villain armed with a dangerous technology.
- When we write these films, we have to push ourselves as high as possible, Craig says.
There is no thing we put higher in life that family and love, and that’s what we’ve based the film on this time around. Bond’s family is Moneypenny, M and Q.
He clears his throat apologetically.
- He’s not good at showing emotions, but he do care about them. This is a love story, and we have a fantastic villain, played by Rami Malek. That’s all we need.
#METOO MINE FIELD. A lot has happened since we last saw Bond. Hollywood has taken a stand against the poor representation of women, both on screen and in the business in general. Movements like Time’s Up and #MeToo has changed the entertainment industry. Will that be reflected in the next James Bond film?
I feel a strong…Or what I’m trying to do is… Craig fumbles for the right words to explain how Bond balances through the #Metoo mine field. He knows there’s no politically correct 007.
We’ve had to take into account how Bond has been previously – and his relationship with women. It’s part of the character that can’t change. He’s still that guy, and I don’t think we need to be apologetic about that. I don’t want to criticise him for it, it’s up to the audience to do so. But I feel we’ve found the strongest female characters ever, because I wanted Bond to have something to challenge him.
He refers to Léa Seydoux, Naomie Harris, And de Armas and Lashana Lynch, the latter two new members of the Bond family.
- It’s been a discussion around Bond girls, and it’s a term we don’t use anymore. The female actors we have in this film would’ve punched me if I used the word «Bond girl» to describe them.
Craig raises his voice to underline that he is taken a personal interest in the changes we’ve seen in Hollywood.
- What happens now is some of the most important that’s happened in our business – and thank God for that. To make a film with a focus in this would have been in conflict with the genre and the movie art, but if it contributes to create a dialogue, I’ll gladly participate.
SCRIPT SHOOTING STAR. Among Craig’s female role models you find shooting star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, one of five script writers drawn into the work with «No Time To Die». The 34 year old made a breakthrough after the TV series «Fleabag», in which she both wrote and played the lead in. Daniel Craig discovered her through the TV series «Killing Eve», which she wrote the script for.
- She’s first and foremost a brilliant screenwriter. People believes she was hired to provide a feminist angle for the film, but Phoebe gladly admit she didn’t say yes to the job to change James Bond, Craig says.
- To hit comedic bullseye in the thriller genre is unique. In one moment you laugh, in the next you’re in total shock about how cold-blooded someone can be, When I saw the series, I though that we had to try and do this with Bond. I felt that we had to bring her into the team – we needed a energy injection.
He enthusiastically tells about his first meeting with the «Fleabag» creator.
- I got the chance to sit in a room like this with Phoebe, hammering out ides. She’s contributed to the humour, and definitely made the script more filthy. She’s naughty in her language, Craig says, and laughs.
- Have you seen «Fleabag»?
- Yes, and I’m still in shock. It was just so embarrassing to watch, you shrink in your chair, Craig says, and hides his face in his hands.
However, it’s not only «Fleabag» Craig gets embarrassed to watch. He also gets embarrassed to watch himself on the big screen.
- I only watch my films once, he says.
- Why is that?
- I hate hearing my own voice. You probably don’t believe me because I talk so much right now, but I’m incredibly self critical. I always think: «What am I doing? Why am I like that?» I always analyse what I’m doing, and that’s probably an occupational hazard many actors struggle with.
He laughs and hides his face in his hands again.
- But you can’t act and think about how you look. The trouble with Bond is, like my wife says, that there are a lot of model poses.
He chuckles, makes a pouty mouth and squints confidently, like Bond would have done when he puts on his spy stare.
- You just have to go for it, but I have to laugh every time I do it. I rather not think about those things. I would rather just act.
- Is it a bit bothersome that everyone always sees you as James Bond now?
- Well, now that you’ve met me, at least you know that I’m not, haha. I’m really not James Bond.
GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE. Ever since it was confirmed that Craig was finished as James Bond, the speculations about who’s following him have been in full swing. According to GQ, actors like Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba, Sam Heughan, Richard Madden, Michael Fassbender and Tom Hardy tops the list.
- Do you have any favourites yourself?
- No, I don’t care. As long as he does a good job, I don’t care. Luckily, that’s not my decision.
- He will no doubt be compared to you. How does that feel?
- That’s not my problem either – not my fucking problem, Craig says, and laughs.
- There was a Bond before me, and there will be a Bond after me, but I will no doubt be on first wow in the cinema and watch that film, and I’ll be incredibly excited.
He chuckles for himself a bit, and makes a reluctant admission.
- I will of course be fucking bitter and mentally destroyed too, but that’s completely fine, haha.
- Have you made any future plans for your career?
- No, I don’t have many plans. I’ve played theatre and taken on different jobs between the Bond films. I love stage acting and want to continue with that, Craig says – who earlier this year was nominated for Golden Globe for his role as an eccentric detective in «Knives Out».
- People have told me a long time that I will be type cast as Bond forever. So what, I think for myself.
He smiles.
- That’s not too bad.
1) Did you not understand that my female 007 post was meant to be sarcastic?
2) Ok, my mistake.
3)
(although I'm still waiting for a phone call to make another one haha ;) )
There isn't much here that we already haven't heard from Craig/other cast members (and no news/spoilers as far as the film goes), but it's another interview, which is something.
The link doesn't work for me.
It should work. Just tested it, plus downloading
https://minfil.com/r5s6B7daob/Top_Gear_UK_March_2020_Bond_special_pdf
Thanks.. @Univex
@Red_Snow If it doesn't work I can send it to you
From experience a real DB5 would come in dead last except for it's design.
Because logic would dictate that the person whom wants forgiveness from a deceased loved one would be the one to write the note asking for it?!
Why wouldn’t you think Bond wrote it?
Have you never seen a movie in your life? Why would they make it overly complicated?
The cleanest way to visually say that Bond wants Vespers forgiveness is to have the note in his hand of been written by him. Communicating to the audience exactly what it means!
We don’t even have to see him write it to know he wrote it. It’s called connecting the dots!
Like I already said. Some forum members god love em, have a knack for over thinking simple things like this. It’s basically belly aching while we wait for the film to come out. To unpick every little detail to death!
I'm British I'm afraid! Maybe you're thinking of someone else?
Then you better learn italian fast :P
The question is which member?! Hmm..
Ha! Contraband is giving us all jobs to do before the movie comes out :)
Yes.
Interesting quotes regarding Phoebe. Anyway who has seen Fleabag will know that she has a dirty sense of humour. Remember when she was hired and people moaned about Bond going PC...
I might do that tomorrow. Remind me
I already apologised, it is his handwriting... just sayin'...
Thanks.