On this day 11 years ago, Daniel Craig was officially named as the sixth actor to play James Bond in EON Productions' film series.
Back on 14th October 2005, an official press release confirmed the news: "It was announced today by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, that Daniel Criag has been cast in the role of the legendary British secret agent, James Bond, in the highly anticipated 007 adventure thriller Casino Royale."
Arriving by speedboat courtesy of the Royal Navy, Craig joined director Martin Campbell and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli at the press conference held onboard HMS President on the River Thames in London.
Speaking shortly after arriving, Craig said, "I'd like to thank the royal marines for bringing me in like that, and scaring the shit out of me."
Since signing as Bond, Craig has starred in four films ("Casino Royale", "Quantum of Solace", "Skyfall" and "Spectre") with a fifth due for release in November of next year.
Craig has also lent his voice and likeness to four 007 videogames "Quantum of Solace: The Game", "Blood Stone", "GoldenEye" and "GoldenEye: Reloaded". The most recent game, "007 Legends", only used Craig's likeness.
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But yes, it doesn't seem like it's already been six years.
I guess depends how hold you are essentially, periods of time seems like an eternity if you're of a young age, I bet Roger is at home now thinking, '84?, only seems like yesterday I was playing Bond' etc
Oh of course and the DCNB brigade as well.
What do mean sold short. He terrific in every way including James Bond.
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By the way. Is it Gregg Williams, the photographer onboard the boat together with Criag
Seems like yesterday Brosnan was announced as Bond. I'm getting old (almost 30!). I miss the 90s!