Bond Screenwriter Not Thrilled With Bond Girl Pick
February 27, 2006
Casino Royale script doctor Paul Haggis reportedly is not pleased with the producers selection of Eva Green to be the new Bond girl: he wanted Thandie Newton in the role.
As we announced last week, the long search for the latest Bond girl came to an end, with Eva Green joining the Casino cast. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they were "…thrilled that Eva has joined a first rate, international cast."
Someone who doesn’t seem so thrilled is Casino Royale script doctor Paul Haggis. After collecting his BAFTA on Sunday night, the Crash helmer, standing alongside Bond hopeful Thandie Newton, said of the casting: "I think we all know who I was rooting for" and nodded his head towards Newton. Thandie simply shrugged her shoulders and admitted: "That ship has sailed I’m afraid - it’s a shame."
Which brings up another question: why does the film already need a first-rate script doctor? It's starting to sound like this film is going to be an absolute bomb. Bring back Pierce Brosnan!
