First James Bond in which Daniel Craig plays Agent 007, Casino Royale (broadcast Monday October 28, 2024 at 9:05 p.m. on France 3) was quite a challenge for the English actor. So much so that the latter suffered a surprising… dental accident on set!
His name is Craig, Daniel Craig! For decades, the James Bond saga has been the dream of all fans of espionage and exotic adventures. A name, a number at the center of all fantasies. Legendary actors who have donned the famous 007 tuxedo, unforgettable James Bond girls, a saga that has mobilized crowds since the beginning, with credits that have remained cult, in short, films already anchored in the legend of the seventh art , the latest of which, Dying can waitsparked many comments, after being postponed several times due to the health crisis. A special episode for its main actor, who completed his stint as Her Majesty's agent.
Casino Royalepremier Bond pour Daniel Craig
Released in theaters in 2006, Casino Royalethe 21st official film in the saga, made history, being the very first in which Daniel Craig took on the costume of 007, taking over from Sean Connery, Bond six times between 1962 and 1971, George Lazenby, Roger Moore , seen seven times between 1973 and 1985, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan, four adventures between 1995 and 2002. A special episode therefore, for which Michael Youn underwent tests to play one of the villains. And a film for which its main actor really gave his all, even if it meant leaving… a few teeth!
Daniel Craig loses two incisors during filming of his first action scene
If the search for a James Bond is launched again now, and in the editorial office we each have our favorite, Casino Royale was therefore the first part of the cycle played by Daniel Craig. And the English actor really gave his all on the set. During the filming of his very first action sequence in Prague, he actually broke two central incisors! Not ideal for 007's glamorous image. Based in London, the actor's personal dentist, who made a rare public appearance with his daughter Ella, traveled to the Czech Republic to replace missing teeth and Filming was then able to continue without incident. Enough to place the film among the best of its performer.
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