Bond Casting Legend Weighs In on Who Could Be 007 at KVIFF
Debbie McWilliams, who cast the last 14 James Bond films, told Karlovy Vary she won’t handicap the next 007 and that the role must carry a threat and killer instinct; she contrasted Daniel Craig’s tougher take with past Bonds, recalled Judi Dench’s groundbreaking casting as M, and explained Craig’s selection after Barbara Broccoli saw Layer Cake. She also addressed AI’s impact on acting, noted improvements in on-set behavior post-#MeToo, and pointed out that Amazon MGM Studios now controls Bond IP, as she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival.
