'Casino Royale' Pair Daniel Craig & Mads Mikkelsen Reunite and Talk That Infamous Chair Scene

Mads Mikkelsen and Daniel Craig sat down virtually with one another for the inaugural episode of “Dream Teams,” Variety’s series that pairs collaborators who caught lighting in a bottle. Having recently seen Mikkelsen’s turn in the film “Another Round,” Craig was eager to discuss his performance. The two also reminisced about playing poker, their first meeting and that infamous torture scene in "Casino Royale."
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[@jamesgiles863]

The best thing about this video is that there's no show host interrupting them.

[@Markmywords803]

How true! Well said!

[@TheMrcrazy711]

Honestly I think the future of the talk show format is gonna be overtaken by this podcast style casual conversation between people about their work. I find it far more interesting, fluid and lacking in the artificiality you find with most shows. Also avoids the pitfalls of hearing the same questions being asked all the time.

[@mrafam626]

@@TheMrcrazy711 Not to mention some hosts are compromised and are more interested in driving the direction of conversation towards some selfish agenda.

[@ac2244]

Graham Norton wouldn’t do that though. He is the goat.

[@mrafam626]

@@ac2244 Oh I agree. Graham is a whole different beast! I have no idea how he does it. Very smart man....Very rare skillset.

[@SGTKILL995]

Mads: Do you remember when we met? Craig: No Mads: *Sad cannibal noises*

[@robgoodsight6216]

hahahahahahaha...careful there Craig...

[@emeraldeyes6313]

🤣💀

[@RoxyWrites]

Don't be rude, Bond. Hannibal eats the rude.

[@robgoodsight6216]

@@RoxyWrites ...yepp and it is a whole "heartedly " matter...😏

[@RoxyWrites]

@@robgoodsight6216 LOL!

[@nicklasgram9490]

Mads Mikkelsen is like the scandinavian Keanu Reeves. So incredibly humble and under the radar

[@ppvk2610]

Yeah only too bad his John Wick version sucked so much, mostly because of the story and other villains

[@jessica5497]

I LOVE KEANU, but Mads its a better actor. But as a person, yeah.

[@nicklasgram9490]

@@ppvk2610 that’s your opinion. John wick is one of my favorite movie franchises.

[@nicklasgram9490]

@@jessica5497 nah I think they’re about the same when it comes to acting and as a person.

[@RAIDOVERMOSCOW1]

@@nicklasgram9490 You mustn't have watched The Hunt.

[@samreid9106]

I can’t believe this movie is now 15 years old

[@michaelcampbell383]

I know! I watched it last night and looked at when it was released and didn't believe it.

[@jesusantaya202]

Great movie!!

[@danielpierce88]

Goddamn, that makes me feel old : /

[@last7509]

the interview is so dam good. 😆 2006. i will never forget. the blonde bond turned me into a child again. plus my favorite singer chris cornell on the opening.

[@Yewbzee]

Jesus, really?

[@amsheel9921]

Casino Royale is, imo, one of the best action films of the 2000s.

[@gmar7836]

Agreed. Total quality. Skyfall is my favorite.

[@t__a246]

Skyfall's my favorite

[@gmar7836]

@@t__a246 It is so well done. And that song from Adele. Absolutely stunning

[@t__a246]

@@gmar7836 yeah absolute masterpiece its my 3rd favorite out of all Bond movies

[@robd1329]

This was good and Skyfall..then that was it!

[@Geohillierneo]

Mads is still the best Villain of the Craig era!

[@alexlazzerly3677]

Javier Bardem would like a word... I think they're tied.

[@FreakieFan]

I agree. Javier also delivered a great performance, but his character's writing was much worse than Mads' IMO. Mads is the clear winner. He's the best villain out of any of the Bond films as far as I'm concerned. Not just the Craig era.

[@Geohillierneo]

@@alexlazzerly3677 very true, he was great tbf!

[@noquestionspls]

LLL L L L L LLLL L L L L L LL LL L LLL LL L L L L L L

[@abbery9202]

Le Chiffre for the WIN, him and daniel were the perfect combo

[@jimm8176]

Mads' acting skills are phenomenal. One of the best actors of his generation

[@sophiecooper3624]

Completely agree

[@vivek27789]

True... Very True

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

Play Death Stranding and see him in that

[@johnhorak2000]

I agree. Brilliant actor. Following him since Casino Royale. Saw all Pusher movies (can't recommend enough). From recent times I liked him in Arctic and he also elevated experience from Death Stranding videogame.

[@sophiecooper3624]

@@johnhorak2000 have you seen Hannibal?

[@alexlazzerly3677]

These two need to do another movie together. They had great hero/villain chemistry in Casino Royale.

[@sophiecooper3624]

If we get Hannibal season 4 I would love to see Daniel in it

[@gmar7836]

Agreeed! Loved that film. Skyfall is my favorite

[@NatHarwood]

@Patrick Whelpley Yep that would work! I'd love to see an action movie with them in but that might be asking too much.

[@last7509]

beautiful men

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Rami Malek is in skyfall

[@johnwells5414]

One thing I always liked about Le Chiffre was that he wasn’t in control like other Bond villains have been. He was desperate, his life was in danger, and that made him a danger to 007. The perfect debut antagonist (:

[@jonsmith4669]

Le Chiffre was a realistic character as was the plot, some of the following D.C . movies were not up to C.R's benchmark, the bad guys were like characters from a Batman movie.....silly, utterly silly..No criticism of Daniels acting ,he was and always will be an amazing actor with a strong scene presence even when he was silent. .

[@lasergunbarbarian620]

I’ve not ever seen Daniel as enthusiastic when it comes to talking about bond as he is here, he is purely enjoying reminiscing about making a film with another actor, it is very rare to see such honesty when it comes to actors and film making these days.

[@AD-kv9kj]

Probably because Casino Royale was his only good Bond movie, having an entire Fleming original novel to work from. The rest have been drab, dreary and pretentious shyte with the same regurgitated plot points (ie, Bond leaves the service for some reason then has to be asked back because of a big terrorist, obligatory parkour chases and Bond always covered in sh*t and scrapes and a tacked on torture scene etc..). That's why he said he'd rather slash his wrists than do another Bond movie after Spectre because he knew it was one of the worst Bond movies ever made. I've never really been able to get over the fact that he looks like some short Russian henchman or grizzled Norwegian fisherman rather than 007. The women at my work call him "Goblin Bond" 😂

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

Yeah it was probably the last time he had fun making a Bond film. He must also really respect Mads.

[@historyseeker7067]

Agree, Bond both made and ruined Craig. Look at him in the Layer Cake days. Casino Royale was probably a combination of nervous and excited energy. We all look back on these moments fondly.

[@Kyle_00]

Nice insightful comment here. Needs more likes imo

[@johi77777]

Because this is more a conversation than a tedious interview.

[@soxxel12]

Mads deserves more recognition for helping to make Daniel Craig's Bond successful out the gate. The best movies in the franchise with DC are when the villains are at his level ie. Mads and Javier.

[@MrDavey2010]

As does Martin Campbell, the director.

[@last7509]

2 beautiful men. fascinating to stare at them in any movie theyre in... and im totally straight.

[@strikerbowls791]

The best movies in the Craig era are when everything is good, (villian, action, story, plot, cast) rather than when everything is bad (QoS and Spectre)

[@last7509]

@@strikerbowls791 nothing bad in any of them. all the movies are well written, entertaining and financially successful.

[@shottygod13]

@@strikerbowls791 I actually rly enjoyed QOS

[@wildfilms365]

I love how Mads remembers everything

[@rmp7400]

Yeah..... the guy is a quiet Genius and he was great at ballet!!!🏆

[@flyswatter45]

The reunion we always wished would happen.

[@stevensong8784]

I think b/c how pandemic kept people from seeing each other and filming, the media is using the time to recap. Which is fun for the actors and fans.

[@jakehuang3545]

The people who plays the worse villains are always the nicest guys in real life XD Edit: thanks for all the likes you guys!

[@ppvk2610]

John Lithgow, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Christopher Walken, Tom Hiddleston, ... Ah well. Etc... etc...

[@y-unespynchonesky9708]

Maybe true mostly but, Kevin Spacey plays the worst villains and word around he doesn't seem very nice does he?

[@antonnovo695]

They have to be ^^

[@kashenmoodley8293]

R Kelly, Bill Cosby, Ted bundy, Hitler

[@PurushaDesa]

And conversely the people who pretend to be nice guys seem to be all out megalomaniacs, don’t they?

[@Ngamotu83]

These two need to work together again. Maybe Mads should be considered for the Knives Out sequel.

[@sophiecooper3624]

That would be amazing 😍

[@elephantello1518]

Bruh that would be epic!!!

[@laxusgrey3582]

Like a crossover case to Hannibal Lecter

[@davidsavage5630]

Thaaaaaats....a great idea..

[@cicellle]

There's gonna be a sequel??

[@vikingjoebloggs3887]

Mads is one hell of an actor and seems like a genuinely lovely bloke.

[@wendigo1919]

And he's a professional dancer.

[@sashana8310]

Met him a couple of times & he’s great - very kind.

[@XYtotheZ]

Mads Mikkelsen= so much respect for this actor. He has such a subtle way about himself and his acting. I watch everything he is in.

[@glst1974]

We need Hannibal.

[@tigerdragonmartialarts4032]

@@glst1974 still dying to know what happens between Will and Hannibal. I loved how subtle the “romance” was in their relationship, not gay nor simply plutonic. Then at around the end Will finally asks if Hannibal is in love with him, and the answer we get as the audience was extremely intricate. Alot of things werent cleared up in Hannibal but the relationship between Hannibal and Will gave depth to the condition of relationship between Men. A man-eater with a “person suit” and a manhunter fixated on undoing the taking of life, strangely so similar in being.

[@ihaveafettfetish9348]

One of the top 5 greatest actors out there imo. Can’t wait to see him in Fantastic Beasts. Glad that he replaced Depp.

[@_SPREZZATURA_McGEE_]

Mads Mikkelsen, Mathias Schoenberg and Viggo Mortensen are top-notch thespians.

[@JamesBond-ke2qh]

He was pretty good in Death Stranding

[@emaze8965]

Mads Mikkelsen is one of my favorite actors ever. Him playing Hannibal in the TV series was a perfect role... Amazing

[@johnrigs6540]

The best acting ever done by Craig as James Bond was right there in that torture scene - and Mads was right there with him as a ferocious and worthy adversary - just spectacular!

[@abbery9202]

Couldn't agree more

[@stevensong8784]

@John Rigs no doubt about it.

[@lisaellis2593]

Agreed! I saw it six times when it came out, I' loved it!

[@younicekeepgoing3939]

This scene was the best scene I've seen in his James bond movies tbh and I actually find this one the best one because Le chiffre was the villain who actually was a true villain

[@Xtreemo]

"It was a wonderful day for me... For you maybe not so much" 😂😂

[@hwangbo4life]

Legit just pictured Hannibal saying that 😂

[@rudy1999]

You're a big guy

[@cauemoraes2496]

@@rudy1999 For you

[@fettfan91]

Daniel Craig absolutely nailed the title character, but it was Mads as the villain that made Casino Royale truly one of the great Bond films.

[@TheOneWhoLaughs101]

Mads seems like the nicest dude and all but after he played Hannibal, he scares the hell out of me 😨 Just show's how good of an actor he is cause that performance was top notch terrifying 👌

[@sophiecooper3624]

Oh yes his Hannibal Lecter was incredible

[@hr.doctorlve3386]

🇩🇰❤️

[@eddiek8179]

@@sophiecooper3624 Yup. The best there is while not taking anything away from Hopkins.

[@sophiecooper3624]

@@eddiek8179 exactly

[@Depoolfrancisco]

psycho in Charlie Countryman too

[@slapshot0074]

That torture scene is an absolute classic.

[@divinegon4671]

I like how mads look up into the light and the. Back to bond

[@Carlito_Brigante93]

Nice watch

[@PurushaDesa]

I remember the audience reactions. Just sublime.

[@jeremyleeflores4353]

My balls still hurt watching that

[@ZeroComplaints]

Mads is such a class act! And that little kiss at the end?? That man lives a completely toxic-free life. Wish Hollywood would put him in movies where he SMILES more often too.

[@BobbyRyanStudios]

Mads is the man. I highly recommend everyone jump right into his Danish film catalogue. He has such a wide range of characters and it’s quickly evident he is one of the best in the industry. Would love to see him and Craig in a project together soon. Layer Cake 2 ;)

[@iammrbadguy9706]

I don´t think that would happen...but it would be entertaining if it did

[@mdarrenu]

agreed. i've seen a couple of his danish films. great actor. great charisma,

[@nighttray1489]

Cast Mads in Knives Out 2. These two need to be in another movie again.

[@tjnaples]

Casino Royale is the best James Bond movie of all time. Change. My. Mind.

[@ShockedSockets]

Skyfall* but Casino Royale is definitely up there and Mads is the cherry on the cake.

[@ProtoMarcus]

@@ShockedSockets Skyfall is really good, but Casino Royale is _excellent_ - Also Skyfall wouldn't be as good without the previous Craig Movies, whereas Casino Royale doesn't need those precedent. Casino Royale is _cocnsistently_ excellent throughout, while Skyfall has some weak parts here and there. So Casino Royale is totally the _best_ Bond Movie of all time, followed by Skyfall

[@tjnaples]

@@ShockedSockets 5 original Fleming stories woven in to a movie that has old and new Astin’s, killer scenery, gorgeous Bond girl, casino action, humor, and a buff Bond where you believe the ass he’s kicking. Good effort, my mind remains unchanged fed friend. Skywalk is the next best Craig Bond though.

[@holliswilliams8426]

casino royale also felt totally true to the book, 100%

[@deborahdee9233]

Casino Royals and Skyfall tie in my opinion. Craig is my favorite Bond💕

[@dilloncoop2500]

I love how Daniel did this call just to talk more about "DRUK". It seems he really really loved the film and wanted to talk to mads about it. Libre them both.

[@lardi28]

Druk was a complete failure😂

[@dilloncoop2500]

@@lardi28 if you mean failure as in box office returns perhaps, but if you were looking for a good film with great acting and an interesting story then idk why anyone who likes movies would consider it a failure.

[@leoveas9965]

@@lardi28 bro, the movie is nominated for a fucking Oscar lmao

[@Klaspers]

It actually had great box office success in Denmark with 800.000 tickets sold in a country with a population less than 6mill. It is also being exported to multiple countries at the moment.

[@dilloncoop2500]

@@Klaspers yep, was surprised to learn it was released last year but I was just able to watch it last Thursday. Pretty low budget film too, it's done surprisingly well for a world in lockdown.

[@danieldiaz4692]

Mads just went Hannibal: “You’re breaking my heart.” Lol

[@Nordicroo]

When Mads first took on the role of Hannibal I was a bit sceptical, but as I went into it with a neutral stance I realised just how great he was and is in everything he plays. He was a super villain in Casino Royal. So glad he was a part of Daniel's first venture into the Bond role.

[@chickadddee]

Mads has a great memory and is insanely curious. I love that about him.

[@mikelewis2456]

2 great actors. Mads never disappoints in his movies.

[@caitlyn9972]

In my 20s I had a crush on daniel craig, now in my 30s I'm all about mads mikklesen....

[@warrenbeer2737]

I’m a straight male and I’ve got a crush on Mads! 😂😂

[@cheechiajohri]

Mads all way 🤩😍

[@bryonycoates3]

Same. Those cheekbones

[@djAstraim]

Mads in Death Stranding is everything thats great on a videogame. SO sick.

[@tylerdurden1923]

me too and I'm a straight male

[@bcccl569]

casino royale was such a badass stylish film.

[@puppiesgoesrawr]

MADS! God, what a gorgeous man.

[@martyleyeti]

Casino Royale is not only the best James Bond ever, it's also an excellent movie. That first scene of Casino Royale is Daniel Craig chasing the French Parkour Artist Sébastien Foucan. It's dope. From that scene on, Craig rose the James Bond Saga to the next level of physicality. Unlike all other actors, he makes it really easy to believe he can kill you in no time. MIkkelsen makes is the perfect vilain too. And of course, that scene with Eva Green in the train is the key to untangle the Bond Psychology

[@macporteiro]

I second that. Every single word here is perfect

[@kikosarang]

Mads is a great actor & he did a damn good job playing Le Chiffre who’s still the best villain that Craig’s Bond has faced. The other villains all seemed a bit too comical/looney to believe. Mads’ Le Chiffre was the only villain that gave a realistic sense of danger & threat to Bond’s life. He’s the only 1 to have ever cornered & gotten Bond into such a helplessly vulnerable, threatened position & to physically torture him. No other villains of the whole franchise did what Le Chiffre did to Bond.

[@bwh27]

Though less subtle / more theatrical - I'd argue that Javier Bardem's villain put him in the same vulnerable place. The scene with M dying in the church? I love Mads, just think Bardem is in the league.

[@ninawildr4207]

Benjamin Hunt nah

[@batchint]

have you seen charlie countryman... 🌧

[@seanjosephhayes]

Blofeld had him trapped and tortured him with the machine that pierced into his skin and skull.

[@mackhilleard]

Sanchez, Licence to Kill.

[@360Effects]

I could watch a conversation like this for hours

[@Ronaldinh0]

acting of Mads Mikkelsen was so great in casino royale I wish we could see him more in bond but they killed him :/

[@muhammadshahmeerqureshi6150]

Turns out Bond's torture was both actor's fetish LMFAO.

[@johnnash297]

The only thing that could make this better? Eve Green!

[@kfw9257]

*Eva. Terrific actress.

[@hd-xc2lz]

Well said, John.

[@gmar7836]

Yesss

[@last7509]

this was a real treat

[@randomhuman97]

Artemesia*

[@jean-lucpicard2914]

Possibly my favourite Bond film. Rest in peace Chris Cornell.

[@miduree]

I think his song is way superior to other bond songs, including Adele's. Its not too formulaic, the lyrics are genius and fit the movie and bond's character perfectly.

[@zainlookboonmee]

Your name and profile picture 👌😄.

[@jennt7573]

It’s lovely to see a natural interview no host asking silly questions just 2 friends chatting

[@xxGravyBabyxx]

I watched Casino Royal when I was 10 and I didn't understand a single scene. I was so lost with the poker plot and why Le Chiffre was a bond villain. I finally rewatched it last night and I am 24 and I think it is one of the best action movies of all time. Beautiful, gritty, and intense. I am so glad I did this movie a service it deserves.

[@DaftSwank]

I enjoy the chemistry between these two. I hope they can work together in another good film project again.

[@craigslistreply6544]

mads making craig blush made me giggle

[@user-kv6ki9ge2z]

My favorite Bond film. Love these two. Off topic we need Hannibal season 4 ASAP!!

[@RuleNo2NoNames]

Two great actors, I was amazed seeing Daniel Craig in Knives Out. Mads is so awesome in Hannibal, I was scared that he may live his real life the same. Exceptional acting.

[@MSquareDanceVideos1]

Mads can still give look at the camera with a straight face and that would intimate anyone...especially when in a casino.

[@luvie3683]

their chemistry is insane

[@sainteagle4426]

These two look so happy together. I really loved this conversation. How Mads remembered everything and it all came back to Daniel slowly, just a really nice overall talk reminiscing on their past.

[@sng3939]

Casino royale is my favourite bond movie. It gives bond the most heart and makes him compelling, not just some superhero. The story and writing was just fantastic.

[@barfymann362]

Mads Mikkelsen ages like fine wine.

[@philippeh3904]

This is the best thing ever

[@AtomicAnarchyShop]

yeah! this is something I would watch all the time

[@armancz]

It was a fantastic movie, Mads Mikkelsen was a perfect villain and Daniel Craig was and still is a perfect Bond.

[@DirtCheapFU]

I'll admit I doubted him at the star because he brought such a different look to the Bond role. But I've loved his other movies leading up to it and he definitely pulled it off spectacularly. Pierce Brosnan and Timothy Dalton was Bond's of my generation. Them and Corey Burton. James Bond Jr. lol

[@jemadriano1217]

And Chris Cornell was the perfect Bond singer

[@sebart9321]

Honestly EVERYONE wants Hannibal season 4! Why is nobody picking it up?? I would if I had the cash

[@exvestis295]

The TV Series finished at S3 because it had covered all the material in the Thomas Harris books. There is nothing for them to base a 4th season upon.

[@Tinkerbell0320]

@@exvestis295 it’s possible for them to do the clarice starling narrative and/or the Hannibal early life narrative as well. There’s is easily an entire season they could do again they just dont want to

[@moose5293]

@@Tinkerbell0320 they had to avoid all of the due to copyright I believe they couldn’t get the green light from Harris or NBC or something, someone blocked them which is why we missed a huge chunk of the story.

[@Tinkerbell0320]

@@moose5293 damn that sucks to hear. The ending of the second season is in the top three best tv show experiences I’ve ever had.

[@warrenbeer2737]

@@exvestis295 er, silence of the lambs?!!

[@t__a246]

I don't think y'all understand how legendary this is

[@oscaralextv]

Agreed agreed

[@ab7464]

I love Mads. He could be cast as a rock and do nothing and he'd still be brilliant!

[@aimtriggerthebest2678]

Another Round was a great,great film! Mads was snubbed at the Oscars! His performance is absolutely incredible in that film! At least the film was Nominated for Best Directing which is a huge surprise.

[@sophiecooper3624]

Completely agree

[@sebart9321]

Hate the ignorance of the oscars.. they robbed him

[@diskmort]

They even snubbed him for his performance in Jagten, which is one of the biggest crime in movie history

[@KnarfStein]

A one-on-one conversation between Daniel Craig and Mads Mikkelsen was not something that I knew I needed until I saw it!

[@flodobaggins]

This conversation isn't long enough!! These two gentlemen are just fantastic.

[@aniqhakim1902]

Imagine a movie with mads mikkelsen and cillian Murphy 😳

[@thalias6945]

i’d kill to see that happen

[@anaquintero9841]

🤯

[@wisco9er536]

daMN

[@sarahabele-jacksties9340]

The genuine love and respect between these two is so nice 🥰 get u someone who giggles like daniel craig does at everything mads says

[@majopgalli]

You could tell how much Daniel admires Matt acting!! 🥰 Love these two.

[@rmp7400]

Daniel's respect for Mads work can only increase anyone's respect for Daniel!!!

[@ThatMissQuin]

The Hunt and Another Round were so great. I need to see more from that director.

[@jasmineaguilar9132]

Mads Mikkelsen did a phenomenal job of portraying the role of Bond villain Le Chiffre in Casino Royale!

[@_Snapper]

The most authentic bond villan from all the films .It also helps that mads is extremely talented

[@carolinah4348]

I really enjoyed Daniel Craig asking so many questions. Great conversation, both amazing actors. favorite part personally: everything from 13:25 onward. Also, really soothing to hear that even at this level of acting experience and skill, there are things that might seem daunting, and of course that that may be part of the lure!

[@thenortherncowboy7942]

Absolutely legendary... I love how this came out of nowhere

[@robd1329]

This was a cool interview!

[@user-dj1eb9ed5x]

I love that both of them have this cool, hard, tough look but out of character, both of them are like goofy dorks!

[@TheCoppoy]

Actors

[@merces47letifer4]

Still an incredible film. I cannot emphasize how awesome this was at the time.

[@smikabis2717]

Hannibal is really good at playing Mads here

[@mastery7901]

Everyone gangsta till madds invites you to dinner.

[@FrizFroz]

Craig: "I have to give over to the fact that [the fiberglass] wouldn't break, because he was smacking the fuck out of it." Mads: "It did break." Me, as a guy: 😱😱😱

[@elstrakko]

Mads is so wholesome

[@Rosa-ch2rs]

They both have such an elegant chaotic energy going on, what an amazing duo.

[@HA0NA0N]

Mads is a brilliant actor! I just love him!

[@immax79]

I LOVE how honest they are, just 2 guys laughing - talking etc.. And ofcourse both of them are such awsome actors.

[@shottygod13]

"It was a great day for me with the rope. You probably not so much." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dylana.9057]

Lmfao he ended me 😂

[@shottygod13]

@@dylana.9057 perfect comeback to that woulda been "well I was right in the end, the whole world knows that you done scratched my balls" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@duwisatrio]

Seeing them two together again, reminiscing and mutually respecting, made my week

[@RoxyWrites]

Two of the *finest* actors on this planet trading stories of their work together in Casino Royale, and more... priceless. When the trailer of Sir Daniel Craig as Bond first came out for Casino Royale years ago, I *yelled* as if I was at a Rugby game watching the All Blacks! I hadn't even seen the film but it was SO clear to me immediately from just the trailer... I turned to my ex and I said, "THERE, that's Bond...THAT'S Ian Fleming's Bond, the way Fleming wrote him in the books!" Because we, who had been watching the franchise for years, had never seen THAT Bond! Not since George Lazenby had played Bond a single time, with Dame Diana Rigg, in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Now, don't misunderstand me, I adore some of the other actors who've played Bond, but they weren't *Fleming's Bond* and as a writer, what Fleming intended when he created the character of Bond upon whom the entire franchise is built, has some meaning for me. How awesome to hear Herre Mads Mikkelsen talk about Craig, the two of them meeting, and how they both dealt with the new experience of being in this huge franchise together. Craig is also the second celebrity to rave directly to Mikkelsen about the amazing performance he gave in Vinterberg's masterpiece, Another Round, nominated March 15 for Best Intl Film and Best Director for the upcoming Oscars. Last week, famous director Guillermo del Toro Gómez spoke over Zoom with Vinterberg and Mikkelsen, praising the film, telling them how much of a cathartic effect the movie had on him and how much he enjoyed it and thought it was exceptional international filmmaking. I don't feel out of line agreeing that it is an astonishing, life-affirming film and Mikkelsen is at his very best in it. I hope the film takes both categories in which it was nominated. Mikkelsen has taken over as Grindelwald in FB3 - FB5, and despite the upset that precipitated it, I believe it's perfect casting that the studio missed their mark on 4 years ago ahead of filming FB2: Crimes of Grindelwald. Mikkelsen joined the cast outside London in January (FB3 is currently filming).

[@toothless9081]

Great comment!

[@RoxyWrites]

@@toothless9081 Thank you ;)

[@12oq]

Craig seems like such a good listener, very involved in conversation. Btw can't believe how many years have passed, i remember watching it in shitty quality (recorded in the theater), loving it nonetheless and even making some sort of fan clips from that on Chris Cornell soundtrack

[@bellkanen1998]

It would be really cool if there was a scene in No Time To Die where Bond has a nightmare or hallucinates or something and we see him in a room with all his past villains, including Le Chiffre, Blofeld, and Silva. Would love to see Mads cameo in some way.

[@mrsj1417]

No Time To Die = all the fans are already dead by the time it comes out.

[@vincentlui1456]

If you recalled the final scenes of Spectre, you can see all the past villains happening in Daniel Craig's 007 storyline.

[@strikerbowls791]

Always forgetting Greene...

[@bellkanen1998]

@@willnicholson18 It's James Bond.

[@eetfuk4664]

only mistake they made in casino royale was to kill off Mads. such a great villain he would have been in the next installments.

[@AD-kv9kj]

And changing the game to lame Texas Hold'em Poker with a dealer dressed like a kids party magician and all that utterly amateurish cheesy dialogue about "tells". Cringe. They also forced in at least 1 too many tacked on action sequences too. That whole Virgin airlines advert generic airport sequence could have been removed. I also didn't get some of the costume designs like what the hell is James Bond meant to be wearing in Venice? He's dressed like a chav in some tacky blue tracksuit and blue trainers...

[@NoNameJ1622]

@@AD-kv9kj yeahhh ur alone in that criticism my guy🤦😂😭

[@glotaro1]

Im abit sick of Mads' been dying in every Hollywood films >< grrrrr

[@cartoonking461]

@@AD-kv9kj well they had to explain it for all the people that don't play poker

[@cartoonking461]

It would be great for him to have come back as a twin brother or older brother etc etc

[@Blazerghost]

Casino Royale is the best bond movie from almost all aspects. Best soundtrack, acting, writing, scenes etc. hell it had the record for most vehicular flips in air with a damn DBS.

[@ffairchildd]

Mads's charisma and presence in this film is really amazing. Best villain in a bond movie ever.

[@SaintDre7]

I wish this was longer. please do more of these.

[@maltheman96]

"I've enjoyed every single bond film, uh" *suddenly remembers Pierce Brosnan wind surfing on a stupid wave* "That daniel has been in"

[@Liza-lm8vq]

damn i remember how much of an impression le chiffre made that for me, it almost overshadowed bond

[@sophiecooper3624]

Mads has that effect 😁❤

[@ppvk2610]

Absolutely

[@squishdatkat95]

Every character that Mads has played always sticks to the mind of the viewer. The fucking finesse that oozes from him.

[@coyoboyo]

The Mikkelsen family has brought us two incredible brothers, two of the best arch-villains (Lars as as a live action Thrawn too please!), and two of the nicest guys when they aren't taking over the world/galaxy.

[@DavidHutchinson0713]

> Lars as as a live action Thrawn too please! Boy, do I have news for you

[@Nicholas_Chen_]

Lol Mads seems like such a sweet adorable guy lol very different to the characters he plays

[@sophiecooper3624]

Definitely, he's a real dork actually

[@Snazzy-Jazzy4508]

He’s so funny!!! He’s a proper dorky guy who’s actually a lot of fun according to his coworkers! So humble and down to earth, I love him

[@riverrage]

It sounds like you have mostly seen the US content he's been in, which is understandable. I suggest you explore more of his filmography, especially his Danish films, in which he often plays quite different roles than what you seem to be familiar with. I would suggest: The Hunt Adam's Apples Flickering Lights

[@glotaro1]

He is! always fun and smiley, witty and very polite!

[@shobhitsingh6330]

The guys are so smooth, cool and so talkative off screen. Compare this to their characters in CR, both were silent dark, brutal and cold.

[@lisaellis2593]

Exactly! I could not have said it better!

[@TubenIt83]

I’d never heard of Mads before CR, but he was excellent in it. So glad he’s in so much more now!

[@NotDingse]

You should watch the Danish masterpiece Flickering Lights (blinkende lygter)

[@TK-ru9ss]

you should watch Hannibal

[@Madhu2405]

What an example of authentic expression of mutual respect, willingness to learn from fellow professional, and spontaneity👏🏼!

[@lionoftruth969]

Mads has great memories & a great story teller. ☺

[@rmp7400]

When he's very very old, with a long grey beard, he'll be like the Skandanavian storyteller with the young great great grandchild on his knee, as in the phenomenal music video: What does the Fox say?

[@kalebarancelovic]

Love hearing them use the F-Bomb like two mates talking over a beer in a bar

[@KillerTacos54]

Absolute legends! I love that this is just a genuine conversation between the two rather than a formal interview or something

[@chirag2519]

This was amazing! Love how relaxed they are and just having a good chat.

[@susansheehan9726]

Fabulous, so nice to see Daniel relaxed. Mads is just the ultimate human, so funny, gifted, kind and humble. Lovely conversation. So glad 'Another Round' was recognised for being a superb film.

[@raksh9]

It is truly wonderful to see this reunion/recollection/conversation 15 years after Casino Royale. CR stunned me back in 2006, and watching them have so much fun, giving insights into their roles and how they felt at the time, is just so good.