SKYFALL (Bond 23 Update)

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Here are some of the interesting details from the latestBond film, now entitled Skyfall…

Cast of Skyfall (Bond 23)

The Plot, "Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her pastcomes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down anddestroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost."

Naomie Harris will play a field agent called Eve. To preparefor the role she's been doing yoga three times a week and taking courses instunt driving, as well as firing lots of machine guns, to which she's takenquite a liking. Harris had long been rumoured to be playing Moneypenny, M'scoquettish secretary. But the character's first name was never specified in anyof the novels or films, so could Harris still be playing Moneypenny before shesat behind a desk?

Skyfall will not feature Quantum, the shady criminal organizationthat has been manipulating events in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.Mendes firmly stated that Skyfall is not directly connected to Craig's previousBond movies, and that the Quantum organization won't be returning.

There was a reassuring refrain uttered throughout the pressconference: There would be no shortage of action. It's almost as if they werepreempting any anxiety surrounding the appointment of Sam Mendes, given hisrelative inexperience with blockbuster action and background in the theatre.Despite assembling a stellar cast of award winners, Mendes said that hisobjective wasn't to win an Oscar, stating that "Bond is for the audienceand only for the audience."

The director added that "action needs to coexist withthe drama."