<P> In May 2005, English actor Daniel Craig stated MGM and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli had assured him he would get the role of Bond, and Matthew Vaughn told reporters MGM offered him the opportunity to direct the new film, but Eon Productions at that point had not approached either of them . A year beforehand, Craig rejected the idea of starring, as he felt the series had descended into formula; only when he read the script did he become interested . Craig read all of Fleming's novels to prepare for the part, and cited Mossad and British Secret Service agents who served as advisors on the set of Munich as inspiring because, "Bond has just come out of the service and he's a killer . (...) You can see it in their eyes, you know immediately: oh, hello, he's a killer . There's a look . These guys walk into a room and very subtly they check the perimeters for an exit . That's the sort of thing I wanted ." </P> <P> On 14 October 2005 Eon Productions, Sony Pictures Entertainment and MGM announced at a press conference in London that Craig would be the sixth actor to portray James Bond . Taking time off from reshoots for The Invasion, a business - suit clad, rather long - haired Craig boarded a Royal Marines Rigid Raider from HMS Belfast before travelling to HMS President where he was introduced to the world's press . Significant controversy followed the decision, with some critics and fans expressing doubt the producers had made the right choice . Throughout the entire production period, Internet campaigns such as "danielcraigisnotbond.com" expressed their dissatisfaction and threatened to boycott the film in protest . Craig, unlike previous actors, was not considered by the protesters to fit the tall, dark, handsome and charismatic image of Bond to which viewers had been accustomed . The Daily Mirror ran a front - page news story critical of Craig, with the headline, The Name's Bland--James Bland . </P> <P> The next important casting was that of the lead Bond girl, Vesper Lynd . Casting director Debbie McWilliams acknowledged Hollywood actresses Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron were "strongly considered" for the role and Belgian actress Cécile de France had also auditioned, but her English accent "wasn't up to scratch ." French actress Audrey Tautou was also considered, but not chosen because of her role in The Da Vinci Code, which was released in May 2006 . It was announced on 16 February 2006 French actress Eva Green would play the part . </P> <P> Principal photography for Casino Royale commenced on 3 January 2006 and concluded on 20 July 2006 . The film was primarily shot at Barrandov Studios in Prague, with additional location shooting in the Bahamas, Italy and the United Kingdom . The shoot concluded at Pinewood Studios . Michael G. Wilson had stated Casino Royale would either be filmed or take place in Prague and South Africa . However, Eon Productions encountered problems in securing film locations in South Africa . After no other locations became available, the producers had to reconsider their options . In September 2005, Martin Campbell and director of photography Phil Meheux were scouting Paradise Island in the Bahamas as a possible location for the film . On 6 October 2005, Martin Campbell confirmed Casino Royale would film in the Bahamas and "maybe Italy". In addition to the extensive location filming, studio work including choreography and stunt co-ordination practice was performed at the Barrandov Studios in Prague, and at Pinewood Studios, where the film used several stages, the paddock tank and the 007 Stage . Further shooting in the UK was scheduled for Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, the cricket pavilion at Eton College (although that scene was cut from the completed movie) and the Millbrook Vehicle Proving Ground in Bedfordshire . </P>

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