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Producers Michael
G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of EON Productions Ltd, Sony Pictures
Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios announced today the
start of principal photography on the eagerly anticipated 22nd James
Bond adventure. Daniel Craig reprises his role as 007 in the film
which is directed by Marc Forster and follows the success of
Casino Royale, the latest and highest grossing film in the
series.
Starring alongside Craig is an impressive international cast led by
the critically acclaimed French actor Mathieu Amalric as the
sinister villain, and the Ukranian actress Olga Kurylenko who plays
007’s leading lady.
Returning to Bond 22 (working title) from Casino Royale are
Judi Dench in her role as M, Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter and
Giancarlo Giannini as Mathis. Newcomer to the Bond franchise, Gemma
Arterton, will play the role of MI6 Agent Fields.
Commenting on the announcement, Wilson and Broccoli said, “We are
fortunate to continue in the Bond tradition of attracting the finest
international actors for our starring roles. Mathieu in the role of
Dominic Greene, a leading member of the villainous organization
introduced in Casino Royale, will be a powerful counterpart
to Daniel’s portrayal of Bond. Olga Kurylenko will play the
dangerously alluring Camille, who challenges Bond and helps him come
to terms with the emotional consequences of Vesper’s betrayal.”
MGM and Sony Pictures will share distribution rights worldwide with
Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Releasing International
distributing the film to theatres worldwide on November 7th, 2008.
Marc Forster directs the screenplay by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and
Paul Haggis. The unit includes Production Designer Dennis Gassner,
Director of Photography Roberto Schaefer, Editors Matt Chesse and
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