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I just hope the script is finalised, and not been changed dramatically to accomodate India as a location.
Assuming a script has actually been completed......
Seriously though, both are long overdue as locations. But why do we have to cram so many locations into each Bond film these days? We don't all have attention deficit disorder and some of us like to feel we're getting a sense of place as well as a sense of pace.
Yes, I'll get my cap and head back to the pavillion... ;)
The 3 months probably includes some pre-production work as well, but still it looks like filming will take place there for a long time.
Source:
What is the scene with the next James Bond movie?
The next Bond will start in October or November. I've kind of already started preparing for Bond. The script is in really, really good shape and I'm sure there will still be changes because that's just the way it is. But if we shot the script we have at the moment, we'd be in a good way. I'm very excited about it and I'm delighted that Sam (Mendes) is going to direct it.
The last time James Bond came to India was in 1983 for 'Octopussy'. Is he coming back to India again with the next Bond film?
Too early to talk about it...
Have you been to India? What do you think of the country?
I think India is a beautiful country. Have heard a lot about it...the culture, bollywood... I would definitely like to visit India whenever I get a chance.
Have you seen any Indian films? What do you think about them?
I haven't seen any Indian film but since I am a huge fan of action genre, so would love to watch some action movie.
Any Indian actor that you can recollect at the back of your mind?
Anil Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan...
How important is the Indian market for any Hollywood film today?
I think it is quite important. There is a huge audience out there, who like watching Hollywood movies.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-interviews/Id-love-to-watch-an-Indian-action-movie-Daniel-Craig/articleshow/9395149.cms
So could it be India, well:
When are you coming to India to shoot for Bond 23? Are you excited to get back into 007 mode?
We are working on the schedule for India and yes, it’s always exciting to play James Bond and this time is no different.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110728/jsp/entertainment/story_14296830.jsp
I'd say yes! I'd take that to mean from January - March, about half of the six month shoot, with a few weeks at Pinewood afterwards to finish off. It could well be India and Africa are the only places we're going for this one. Maybe that's where the cheaper budget is coming from - less locations. A start in the right direction, now the action...
http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20110181095&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=hollywood&nid=122686
I've been on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it's amazing!!
I'm glad we're going back to India as what looks like the main location. There's so much opportunity to be had.
They should never go there or China for that fact they value human life so cheaply. Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh it makes be mad....Hulk smash!!!!!!
Cool!
At least we're getting some different locales from the previous Craig films, which were based in europe for the most part. Okay I realise he went elsewhere, but they had a very european feel to them. For me.
India is such a colourful and beautiful country, I hope they use the locale to showcase this.
“There is definitely a plan to do that (shoot Bond 23 in India). It’s premature to talk about it as of now. I don’t want to make any public announcement, but there is definitely a plan”.
“Life is great; it feels good to have a partner like Rachel. But it’s just that as long as I can keep my private life private, I’m all good with it”
“My expectations from the Indian audiences are high. I think the audiences there are fond of the action genre”
“The next Bond will start in October or November. I’m really excited about the script, it’s fantastic”
“I was glad to know that Bond fans accepted me after Pierce Brosnan, who was incredible as James Bond”
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Bond-will-be-shot-in-India/Article1-727452.aspx
Bond going off track in India?
There's a cloud over director Sam Mendes shooting " Bond 23" with Daniel Craig in India next year as the railways have not yet given permission to block the tracks in Ahmedabad and Goa for the filming.
There's talk of shifting the shoot to South Africa and when TOI brought this to the notice of railway minister Dinesh Trivedi, he promised to look into the matter.
Pravesh Sahni of India Take One Productions, which is looking after the Indian leg of the shooting, said, "This could be one of the biggest Hollywood movies shot in our country. Trains are the backbone of the film. We'll pay for the shooting and also mention Indian Railways in the credit line. The shooting was supposed to happen in October-November. Now, we've postponed it to January-February. For the past three months, we've been trying to get things in order. The film has Daniel Craig doing stunts on a freight train. While the Indian Railways has given us permission to shoot, I need to meet someone and explain how important it is for us to block two tracks for eight hours a day over five to six days. For the past 15 days, I've been trying to get someone to hear me out. South African authorities are waiting to provide everything that is required to support this movie. If we can't get this cooperation from India, the film will no longer be shot here."
But, isn't blocking tracks a difficult proposition for five to six days? "One can always divert trains if one is convinced about the importance of shooting this international movie in India. We shot "Mission: Impossible 2" in Mumbai and the roads had to be blocked because we couldn't have shot stunts with a car speeding down the road at 180 km/hr amidst regular traffic," Sahni said.
When CT got in touch with Trivedi, he said, "I've no idea about this as nobody has approached me. Unless I know the details, I can't comment. But I would certainly like to help. I can't jeopardize the safety of passengers. If it's a win-win situation for both the production unit and the railways, I am willing to help."
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-interviews/Bond-going-off-track-in-India/articleshow/9693257.cms
I need to see Bond doing stunt work on a freight train in India!
I wonder are trains the "backbone" of the entire film or just the planned India section?
Still, either way I hope the shoot can begin there in October as originally wanted.