Just as Agent 007’s inaugural era has gone down as one of James Bond’s most classic, Casino Royale’s employment of subtle references ensures Craig’s era would follow suit and be just as iconic. With Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, David Niven. Directed by Martin Campbell from a screenplay by Neil Purvis, Robert Wade, and Paul Haggis, it stars Daniel Craig in his first appearance as Bond, alongside Eva Green, Mads. The James Bond franchise is known for its timelessness, and by including a nod to Connery’s first appearance in the role, Casino Royale aligns itself with this reputation. Casino Royale: Directed by Val Guest, Ken Hughes, John Huston, Joseph McGrath, Robert Parrish, Richard Talmadge. Casino Royale is a 2006 spy film, the twenty-first in the Eon Productions James Bond series, and the third screen adaptation of Ian Fleming's 1953 novel of the same name. A card game that ends with Bond winning and giving a generous tip to the dealer is a scenario that could happen in any period, which makes it the perfect James Bond reference. No, Casino Royale draws a connection to the character’s origins that legitimizes the new Daniel Craig era it is ushering in for the franchise.Ĭasino Royale’s Sean Connery Easter eggs also give Casino Royale an instant classic feeling. There is something poetic about having the latest iteration of Agent 007, in his debut in the role, parallel James Bond’s very first appearance onscreen. The Daniel Craig era is no stranger to making references to bygone James Bond eras, but Casino Royale’s Sean Connery nods are among its best.
