'Casino Royale' Director Feared Daniel Craig Wasn't as 'Sexy' as Other Bond Actors

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'Casino Royale' Director Feared Daniel Craig Wasn't as 'Sexy' as Other Bond Actors: 'He Wasn’t a Traditional Handsome Guy' https://t.co/M2obEYTxI4
- Variety (@Variety) September 18, 2023

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Martin Campbell recalled how controversial the Craig Bond casting was

“My only reticence with Daniel…he was really a superb actor, there’s no doubt

Comments

[corrykennedy]

it must fuck you up so bad that other industry ppl talk to the press about how they were worried you're too ugly to do your job. like damn lol

[josiefier]

To be fair, what he once said about what he'd rather do than play Bond again kinda makes them even

[genbu_no_miko24]

True!

[msbombtastic]

right? "His acting was great, lot of charisma, onscreen presence, all that, but man was he fugly. We took the high road and decided to cast him anyways" like damn

I'm exaggerating, I know, but lmao I feel like you don't have to mention that in an interview

[pseudonygma]

They really did take a chance on him considering he's the only Bond who didn't have a licence. Idk if he lied in casting or what but didn't he literally learn how to drive on set? The franchise is known for its men's luxury goods product placement, and cars play a huge role in that.

[benihime99]

Idk, if I was Rachel's husband I'd feel intouchable
People could talk crap about my looks all day, I'd be going back home to a goddess who wanted me every night

[howlin_wolf_66]

That's what I'm thinking; when you're married to Rachel Weisz, I'm betting it's easier to deal with a few randos thinking you're unattractive... !