On this day in 2005 Daniel Craig was unveiled as the new James Bond.

Daniel Craig - New James Bond movie Casino Royale

Daniel Craig was announced as the new James Bond on 14th October 2005.

Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson introduced the rather nervous Craig at an event on HMS Belfast on the Thames. Craig arrived on a speedboat accompanied by the Royal Marines and immediately came under attack by part of the fan base, as well as a sustained attack by the UK tabloid press throughout the filming of Casino Royale.

Of course, Craig got to have the last laugh as Casino Royale was a huge success.

 

 

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