The title for the 22nd James Bond film featuring the world
famous smooth British secret agent was unveiled as Quantum of
Solace Thursday at Pinewood Studios outside of London, where
the movie is being filmed.
Producer Michael G. Wilson said the title, chosen only a few
days ago, was taken from a story by Bond creator Ian Fleming that
appears in the collection For Your Eyes Only.
"We thought it was an intriguing title and referenced what
happened to Bond and what is happening in the film," he said.
British actor Daniel
Craig(2nd R) poses with cast members of the latest James Bond movie
Quantum of Solace Mathieu Amalric (L), Olga
Kurylenko(2ndL), and Gemma Arterton during a photocall marking the
start of production at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath,
Buckinghamshire. (photo: Xinhua/AFP)
Actor Daniel Craig took up the role of James Bond for 2006's
Casino Royale and was the first to portray the special
agent as a blue-eyed blonde. He took up the part once more, this
time amidst confidence in his adequacy as 007, in the upcoming
Quantum of Solace.
"It is not a revenge movie," said co-producer Barbara Broccoli.
"It's a lot more complicated than that. It has lots of action but
it also deals with the inner turmoil Bond is feeling."
Filming began at Pinewood Studios earlier this month. Location
shooting is planned in Austria, Italy and Panama. Judi Dench
returns as the MI-6 boss M and Mathieu Amalric (The Diving Bell
and the Butterfly) plays the villain. Additions to the cast
include Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko as mysterious Bond girl
Camille.
Quantum of Solace, directed by Marc Forster for
Columbia Pictures and MGM, is due for release in theatres on Nov. 7
this year.
(Agencies via Xinhua January 25, 2008)
