A brand new image from the 25th James Bond outing, No Time to Die, features a bloodied Daniel Craig in action as the man himself. Craig was initially apprehensive about returning to the iconic role following 2015’s Spectre, which was met with mixed reviews, but he confirmed in 2017 that he would have one last go-around as James Bond for the franchise’s 25th installment. No Time To Die is directed by Cary Fukunaga with a script that was brought to life with the help of Emmy-winning screenwriter Phoebe Waller-Bridge, which was actually requested by Craig himself.
Not only did Waller-Bridge help punch up the women’s roles, but she also wound up working on more aspects of the script, including punching up the dialogue for the rest of the cast and refining some action sequences. She was such a great contribution to the film and its script that she’s even being eyed to write the franchise’s 26th installment. Considering how much praise her work on the film is receiving now, it’s a sure sign that No Time to Die will be a thrilling addition to the Bond franchise along with a wonderful send-off for Craig. Now that No Time to Die has officially wrapped, fans can have another little glimpse at what to expect from the highly-anticipated film.
Empire revealed an image from their 2020 Preview Issue that features a “battered and bruised” Craig as Bond. Along with a bloody forehead, Bond is more “dressed down […] no suit, no bow tie, just a scuffed-up (formerly) white top, a natty pair of braces, and a harness to holster his iconic Walther PPK.” It looks like Rami Malek’s villain will be putting up quite the fight with Bond in this film. Check out the full image below:
No Time To Die marks Craig’s fifth overall performance as Bond, following his turns in Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, and Spectre. Despite a messy pre-production and an unfortunate on-set injury that Craig had experienced while filming, it looks like none of it stopped him from putting his best foot forward. It appears that he’s really giving this final performance as Bond his all, as seen in the image above. Not only that, but it looks like there will be a lot to see when it comes to the film’s action sequences.
It’s clear that the cast and crew are working their hardest to make sure this Bond film sends Craig’s iteration of the character out on a high note. From what’s been heard and seen from the film so far, it looks to be a thrilling installment that is sure to be a hit with movie-goers. Not only will No Time to Die be a great send-off for Craig, but it’s a perfect opportunity to breathe new life into the franchise. Welcoming Lashana Lynch as a new 007 agent opens up a variety of possibilities as to where the franchise could go from here. Hopefully, that change is welcomed with open arms and the franchise can continue to evolve and thrive in exciting new ways.
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Source: Empire
- Bond 25 Release Date: 2021-10-08
