How Casino Royale‘s Opening Action Sequence Reveals James Bond’s Character FlawsĪs the video shows, a good action sequence reveals how to keep exposition to a minimum and reveal character through action. So with each actor’s unique interpretation of the role, how does the screenwriter introduce a new Bond? And how do they reveal a new Bond’s unique character traits through action? Using Craig’s debut in Casino Royale as a guide, Lessons on Screenplay takes us through the stunning parkour sequence at the beginning of the film explaining the sequence’s story structure and how the sequence introduces the key character traits Bond grapples with throughout the remainder of the film. But each new Bond fits the times we live in, which is a big reason for the longevity of the series.
You could be forgiven for thinking that the self-deprecating humor, and liberal use of double entendres of Roger Moore’s Bond is a completely different character to Daniel Craig’s Bourne-like take on 007. While the James Bond code-name theory has been debunked, each actor still brings their own unique take on the role. After 24 films, the James Bond franchise knows how to devise exciting new ways to introduce a new actor in the leading role.
