Trivia: "Casino Royale" is actually the second Bond film that director Martin Campbell has helmed. He previously directed 1995's "GoldenEye," meaning that he is responsible for introducing the two most recent on-screen Bonds to the world. "GoldenEye" was the debut of Pierce Brosnan in the role, and "Casino Royale" was the debut of Daniel Craig.
Trivia: Although it lasts for only seven minutes on screen, the opening Parkour chase took six weeks to film.
Trivia: Pierce Brosnan had expressed an interest in playing James Bond in this film, but the producers refused, believing that he was too old for the role at 53. If Brosnan were to return, he would have been paid $30 million.
Trivia: The famous shot when Daniel Craig rises from the sea in his swimming trunks was created purely by accident. The reason why Craig suddenly rises is because he walked on a sand bank.
Trivia: Casino Royale was initially developed to be Pierce Brosnan's fifth Bond movie. However, as development progressed the producers and writers decided the story would work better for a younger 007.
Trivia: The sinking building scene in Venice took three weeks to shoot.
Trivia: Former James Bond Sir Roger Moore enjoyed the film so much, he purchased the DVD.
Answer: From the novel: "Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel."
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