Great news for Bond fans. Via CBn, director Martin Campbell confirms that Casino Royale will feature the character of Felix Leiter.
Long-time fans adore the Texan CIA agent, who was introduced in Ian Fleming’s first novel, Casino Royale, and introduced to movie fans in Bond’s first movie, Dr. No. Leiter appeared in eight Bond films (counting Never Say Never Again), and was portrayed by seven different actors. He was last seen on-screen in Licence to Kill (played for the second time by David Hedison), in which he was mutilated by a shark. Presumably, and in keeping with the “Bond begins” motif, he will have both arms and legs in Casino Royale.
This Bond fan is very happy about the news. Can’t wait to hear about the casting. (Of course, casting is a problem…)
Now Daniel Craig would have made a great Bond Villain………
Great news on Felix’s return. Maybe he’ll be bionic!
You’re right. Craig would have been a Sean Bean type villain.