Bond Posters Through the Years
BRITWEEK x BAFTA x BOND
Now, pay attention 007…
Sir Ian Fleming’s iconic MI6 agent has been thrilling audiences ever since his first film outing in 1962’s Dr. No. In celebration of BritWeek IN HOUSE, BAFTA Los Angeles has curated a selection of BAFTA interviews and footage with some of the creative talents from both sides of the camera.
DANIEL CRAIG
In 2006, Daniel Craig became the sixth actor to portray the iconic agent in the official film series. Beginning with Casino Royale, Daniel continued with Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre, and will be seen again in the forthcoming No Time to Die. Hear Daniel, along with other guests of the BAFTA Tea Party, discuss which films have made him cry, and favorite films from the 1970s.
VIC ARMSTRONG
British film director, stunt coordinator and stuntman Vic Armstrong, was action and stunt coordinator for many Bond films, performing many of the most memorable stunts in films including Live and Let Die, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, and You Only Live Twice. In this excerpt from the BAFTA Heritage Archive Interview, Vic shares his long-standing connection with the James Bond franchise, and the importance of making the stunts match tonally with the movies.
NAOMIE HARRIS
Naomie joined the Bond cast to play Moneypenny in Skyfall. Originally introduced in the film as a field agent, and even shooting 007 in the opening sequence, by the end of the film Moneypenny is established in her more familiar role in M’s office at MI6. In this excerpt, Naomie discusses using YouTube as an acting resource, realizing what you're capable of and why fear is a good thing.
RALPH FIENNES
Acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes became the latest “M” following in Dame Judi Dench’s footsteps, and has featured as James Bond 007’s boss in Skyfall, Spectre and the forthcoming No Time To Die. Hear Ralph discuss his early days in theater, and what he believes is important to keep an actor grounded.
COLIN SALMON
Colin played the Deputy Chief of Staff Charles Robinson at MI6, working alongside Judi Dench’s “M”. He first appeared Tomorrow Never Dies, then later in The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day. In this excerpt filmed at BAFTA’s HQ in London, hear Colin speak about his early days in the entertainment industry.
SAM MENDES
Sam Mendes took the helm of the series in 2013 by directing Skyfall, returning again in 2015 for its follow-up Spectre. That same year, Sam was the recipient of the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Directing. Hear Sam’s acceptance speech, where he offers 10 tips for a young director considering taking on a blockbuster film franchise.
OLGA KURYLENKO
Olga portrayed Bolivian agent Camille Montes in Quantum of Solace. Olga sat with BAFTA back in 2014 to answer as many questions as she could in one minute.
Ken Adam
Production Designer Sir Ken Adam was responsible for many of the most iconic James Bond film sets in the 1960s and 70s. In this excerpt from the BAFTA Heritage Archives, Ken shares the amazing story of Stanley Kubrick's uncredited role in the Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me.
ROGER MOORE
Sir Roger Moore portrayed James Bond in 7 memorable films, beginning with Live and Let Die in 1973. Here, Sir Roger relays a bizarre early Hollywood experience with Rhonda Fleming.
THE TEAM FROM SKYFALL
Outstanding British Film winners Sam Mendes, Barbara Broccoli, Robert Wade, Neal Purvis, Michael G. Wilson, John Logan speak with Zoë Ball, backstage at the Royal Opera House.
THOMAS NEWMAN
Legendary composer Thomas Newman talks about composing for Skyfall with Zoë Ball, backstage at the Royal Opera House after winning the BAFTA for Best Original Music in 2013.
