Daniel Craig films scenes for the new James Bond movie, Skyfall, in Trafalgar Square on Saturday in London, England.
In the Ian Fleming books and in most of his appearances in the films, Bill Tanner, has appeared as M's Chief of Staff, and Bond's most trusted ally in the MI-6. Fun fact, Judi Dench has now had two actors play the role of Tanner while she has been playing the role of M. The other actor was Michael Kitchen, who played Tanner in two films,
Goldeneye and
The World Is Not Enough.
You’re currently filming the new James Bond film, Skyfall, returning as M's Chief of Staff, Bill Tanner. How’s that going so far?
"Great, we’ve just been at Pinewood and around Waterloo and Smithfields doing some scenes with myself and Daniel [Craig] and Judi [Dench]. I go through to the beginning of February filming and I think they’re on until about April or May."
That sounds like a fairly long shoot for you, does this mean that we see a bit more of Tanner this time around?
"Yes, Tanner gets a bit more facetime this time, [the part] is a bit more beefed-up. He’s basically performing the same role but there’s a bit more of him."
Did you expect to return to the role of Tanner after Quantum of Solace?
"No, I wasn’t contracted to do any more so I guess I knew there was a possibility but I didn’t expect it, no."
In the books, Tanner is Bond’s best friend – would you like to see that dynamic develop onscreen?
"I don’t know, the Tanner of Quantum of Solace wasn’t really the Tanner of the books, so I guess it’s a new kind of role. He’s not the same age as Bond, as I think he is in the books, but I think in this film their relationship does develop, yes." - cultbox.co.uk
Skyfall, Craig's third outing as James Bond will be released on October 26, 2012. Daniel Craig will be joined by Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, as well as a Judi Dench as M.
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