Casino Royale (2006) isn’t just another James Bond film—it’s a reinvention of the iconic 007 character, bringing a fresh, raw energy to the franchise. Directed by Martin Campbell and starring Daniel Craig in his debut as the British spy, the film is based on Ian Fleming’s first novel in the Bond series, which was published in 1953.

In Casino Royale, we are taken back to the early days of Bond’s career as a 00-agent, focusing on his first mission after earning his license to kill. The story follows Bond as he is sent to Montenegro to bankrupt a terrorist financier, Le Chiffre (played by Mads Mikkelsen), in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale. What starts as a strategic mission quickly turns into a deadly game of deception and betrayal. Along the way, Bond meets Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), a British Treasury agent who plays a crucial role in the story and challenges Bond emotionally.