Casino Royale (2006 Film) Cast: Full Breakdown
Casino Royale (2006), the bold James Bond reboot, boasts a stellar cast led by Daniel Craig. This article details the Casino Royale 2006 film cast, roles, and behind-the-scenes insights that made it a $599M box office hit.
Directed by Martin Campbell, it revitalized Bond with gritty action and poker tension. From villains to Bonds girls, meet the actors who defined this era.
Daniel Craig as James Bond
Craig's debut as 007 was polarizing yet iconic, portraying a ruthless, vulnerable agent. Post-Layer Cake fame, he trained rigorously for stunts, including the Madagascar parkour chase.
- Ruthless yet human Bond
- Intense physical training
- Parkour specialist
Eva Green as Vesper Lynd
French actress Green brought complexity to the ill-fated treasury agent. Her chemistry with Craig sparked franchise romance arcs. Nominated for BAFTA.
- BAFTA-nominated
- Deep chemistry
- Fatal allure
Supporting Cast Highlights
Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre: Mesmerizing villain with a bleeding eye. Judi Dench reprises M. Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter; Giancarlo Giannini as Mathis.
- Mikkelsen's Le Chiffre
- Dench as M
- Wright's Leiter debut
Cameos and Minor Roles
Simon Abkarian as Alex Dimitrios; Jesper Christensen introduces White. Caterina Murino as Solange adds allure. Casting emphasized international talent.
- Christensen's White
- Murino's Solange
- Global ensemble