Casino Royale will be `grittier`, key elements to remain

14-Oct-2005 • Casino Royale

Director Martin Campbell confirmed at today's press conference that "Casino Royale" will be a "grittier" movie.

Although the gadgets and technology will be reduced and characters enhance, Campbell reiterated that key elements attributed to the success of the series will still be there in good measure.

The direction of the 21st film will not be a "reboot", more an exploration of untapped areas.

"It's not a question of redefining, it's a matter of going somewhere they haven't before", said Daniel Craig.

He backed up Campbell's comments on the screenplay. "We've got an incredible script", he added.

Producer Michael G. Wilson said, "We want to do it the right way. It's going to take an approach we haven't taken before."

Campbell also commented on some of the aspects to the script. "I love all the suits and bow-ties, all of that. [In Casino Royale] you'll learn the ingredients of the Martini. Perhaps how he gets the Aston Martin."

Thanks to `JP` for the alert.