The legendary casting director behind fourteen James Bond films recently discussed her work, including the selection of Daniel Craig and Judi Dench, while revealing she has never read an Ian Fleming novel. She shared these thoughts at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
The casting legend, responsible for selecting actors in fourteen James Bond films, spoke openly about her process at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. While details of *who* should be the next 007 weren't specified, she did discuss past successes. She highlighted landing Daniel Craig as a pivotal moment and bringing in Judi Dench to play M.
Interestingly, despite her extensive involvement with the Bond franchise, she admitted to never having read any of Ian Fleming’s original novels. “I’ve never read a single one,” she stated, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The reason for this omission was not explained; however, it underscores her reliance on assessing actors' screen presence and suitability for the role rather than strict adherence to literary source material.
The casting director’s comments offer a unique perspective on the often-speculated process of choosing James Bond. Her focus appears to be on finding the right *actor* for the part, irrespective of prior knowledge of the character’s origins in literature.
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