His car’s an Aston Martin, his martini is shaken not stirred and his suit’s perfectly tailored – but perhaps not for much longer.
James Bond producers have had to slash their budget and are shooting in Bognor Regis after scrapping plans to head for six different exotic countries to make the next 007 film Skyfall.
Instead of distant locations such as India, China and Bali, they are using various UK beaches. Skyfall will also rely heavily on special effects and advanced sets at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
A source said: “To say some of the cast and crew are a bit gutted is an understatement.
“Originally six different countries were selected to film certain scenes but after several technical and financial problems, it was decided to scale back and just use Turkey as the sole foreign location.
“As well as Pinewood’s incredible facilities, the UK has an array of amazing, untapped resources, and some stunning beaches particularly along the south coast and parts of Wales.
“While Bognor is hardly the most exotic of locations, it is important for the franchise that they support British industry, and give something back.
“Everyone is confident this will be one of the best Bonds ever.”
After repeated delays, filming began two months ago – with Daniel Craig, 43, as Bond for a third time – and it is due for release in November.
Scenes have also been shot at London’s Charing Cross and Canary Wharf.
Craig is the sixth actor to play the British spy on the big screen, taking over from Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan.
His first outing, in Casino Royale, was the most successful installment in the franchise’s 48-year history, taking £385mn at the global box office.
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Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 18 January 2012 - 01:38 AM.
