The 25th film in the 007 series, No Time to Die, will be released in China on October 29, which is also the fifth 007 film starring Daniel Craig. On October 16, he gave an interview to Chinese media about his role development of James Bond since 2006, "Now it's time to say goodbye to this character." The sixth 007 actor said that in the 5 007 films, he has always wanted to inject more human elements into James Bond, and has been trying to make Bond a real person.
The first time he starred in 007, he was very young
"In all the years I've been playing Bond, a lot of wonderful things have happened in my life." Daniel Craig is grateful to be able to star in 007. In fact, when he was first selected to play this role, the outside world was constantly questioned, but he withstood the pressure and finally successfully developed the series, "I gained a lot of work experience, and I was more confident in my performance, because starring in the 007 movie, I met many excellent actors in the industry, had the opportunity to observe how they worked, and I also learned something from it, which benefited me for life." ”
Recalling the scene of the first starring in the 007 series "Casino Royale" in 2006, Daniel Craig replied very frankly that he did not understand anything at that time, very young, very ignorant, just following the pace of the production team. "But I've improved with every 007 movie." He also tried to change the role of James Bond in sync with the changes in his life, "I would like to see him obviously aging, see him become wiser, less hot-headed, able to think twice... Although he still cuts first and plays later, I want to integrate as much of myself into this role as possible and let him grow with me. ”
After Casino Royale, he went on to shoot the 007 series Quantum of Solace (2008), The Great Breaker (2013), and Ghost Party (2015), the latter two of which he worked with renowned director Sam Mendes. The director of the literary film "American Beauty" and "1917" has injected more human elements and abundant emotions into these two 007 films, and James Bond in these two films looks more like an ordinary person, and his life and feelings also face more pain and heartache. Daniel Craig makes the heavenly on-screen tough guy more tender and empathetic.
Grew up watching 007
Daniel Craig told reporters that he grew up watching Sean Connery (the first term) and Roger Moore 's (third) versions of the 007 movie, especially Sean Connery and his suit styling. Terrance Young, the director of the first three 007 films, once asked Sean Connery to wear a couture suit on London's Savile Street, and then said to him, "You have to wear it all the time, you can't sleep, and finally in the movie, Sean Connery successfully steered that suit without being bound by the suit." "These humble stories impressed Daniel with the style of dressing, the handling of details, and so on in the 007 film," and when you read Ian Fleming's original novel, he paid a lot of attention to detail, describing a breakfast on three pages and a pair of cufflinks in four paragraphs. I feel a responsibility to preserve this tradition for fans and Bond fans, to pay homage to Ian Fleming and all the 007 films that came before it. ”
"No Time to Die" tells the story of the reclusive Bond living a quiet life in Jamaica, and his old CIA friend Felix Wright comes to seek help in an attempt to rescue a kidnapped scientist, but the mission is not only far more dangerous than expected, but also takes Bond on a journey to track down a mysterious villain equipped with dangerous new technology.
Shooting this action film was full of challenges, "Making a movie is like a huge wheel, once it starts to turn, it is unstoppable, you have to keep up with the rhythm, and all kinds of problems will continue to emerge." At the beginning of the shooting, Daniel fractured his ankle, and he thought it would be a disaster, but fortunately, there was a wonderful surgeon who helped him pick up the bones, put steel nails in his ankles, and stitch them up. After 10 weeks, I was able to run normally again. ”
Daniel likes to find Bond's character positioning in Ian Fleming's original novel, "I think There's always a person in Bond's mind, and I have the opportunity to show his inner feelings as that person." 」 He saw that Ian Fleming's Bond was also full of contradictions, feelings, and love, "All I did was try to maintain it, and slowly show those aspects." ”
Very happy with the closing work
15 years, for an actor, age is the biggest test. Daniel was well aware of this, "I tried to change Bond and get him as close to me as possible. The more Bond has rivals, the more I feel like a real character, and sometimes what he does is unbelievable, hopefully for some entertainment. I've always tried to make him a real person, someone who will be influenced by the world, so that he will also be a down-to-earth character. ”
Because of the new crown epidemic, "007: No Time to Die" has been rescheduled many times, "Even a year ago, we pessimistically thought that this movie could only be broadcast online, which would be a pity, because everyone's hard work would be wasted." Fortunately, the film was already released in North America on October 8, and now it is about to enter the Chinese market," I was already happy to learn that the film could be released. ”
After filming Ghost Party, Daniel thought he wouldn't play Bond again, but in the end, he starred in "No Time to Die", "I feel like I've done my best to play this role." Looking back on the five 007 films I've worked on, I'm very proud and grateful for the opportunity to participate. "Daniel told reporters that he really wanted to say goodbye to the 007 movie, and his heart was also very reluctant, because this was an important role in his life, and he had given a lot of time." I am now very satisfied and happy with my 007 finale, but there is also a hint of sadness. ”
Source Beijing Daily Client | Reporter Wang Jinyue
Edited by Jin Liwei
Process Editor Wu Yue