The chemistry between SkyfallJavier Bardem and Daniel Craig are the key to why 2012’s film was so successful. The cat and mouse energy between them in their roles as James Bond and Silva helped nail Silva’s role. This is arguably the greatest Bond villain ever. Behind the scenes, there was a similar buzz on set as Bardem pulled a special birthday prank against Mr. Craig during filming that film.
This story was recently told by the joyous reunion of former screen foes. VarietyActors on Actors Series. In these sorts of sit-downs, there’s always an intriguing note or two that comes up, especially if it’s a pair of collaborators that have worked on something as huge as Sam Mendes’ big introduction into the 007 canon. Thanks to Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem having birthdays that are a year and a day apart, the following moment was cooked up as a celebration for Mr. Craig’s turn in front of the cake:
“Javier Bardem: We celebrated our birthday together once.
Daniel Craig: I remember you were in drag, but I know that’s a whole other story.
JB: Coming out of a cake. I was supposed to be the Bond girl that night, and oh, my God, I was. … I sang ‘Happy Birthday to You,’ my best Marilyn Monroe impersonation. When they told me to sing, I was like, ‘Are you sure of that? Are you sure you want me singing?’ And then I try.’”
How this moment wasn’t filmed and included in a Skyfall blooper/behind-the-scenes reel is a huge shame. That sort of thing that could even draw subscribers to the film’s current streaming home of Paramount+. Maybe that would have been pushing too hard with studio executives. After all, Barbara Broccoli is Barbara G. Wilson. We had to fight for the big seduction sceneThe film itself is a collaboration between the two actors.
That question was actually inspired by fact that Daniel Craig wanted to know more about Javier Bardem’s performance as Desi Arnaz in the all-star cast of Aaron Sorkin’s biopicBeing The Ricardos. Meanwhile, Craig’s appearance is due to the awards season love that No Time To Die, which in turn caused Javier Bardem to ask about that film’s explosive ending. Similar to Craig’s video chat with Javier Bardem. Casino RoyaleMads Mikkelsen, an adversary, said that the chat was more like a friendly chat than an interrogation. Craig and Bardem might have been successful if left to their own devices. As out of control as Craig and Mikkelsen.They are often collaborating on big scenes.
This is how you sum it up SkyfallReunion in two words? You would most likely say something like “bubbly fondness.”Javier Bardem and Daniel Craig were clearly happy to have a conversation. To share such a sweet tale of shenanigans as they made the 23rd James Bond movie is even more special. They have a lot more to tell than those stories.
You can always go back Skyfall for yourself, as it’s currently streaming on Paramount+; though you might be doing that anyway before seeing or rewatching No Time To Die. You can currently rent or purchase the 25th James Bond movie in digital and physical media. You can also see Daniel Craig in the production of MacbethThe previews for ‘The Countdown’ will start on March 29th. Javier Bardem will be playing Stilgar, a role he likens to. Lord of the Rings“Aragorn”) in DuneAvailable now on home video, is.