James Bond Screenwriters Reveal Secrets Of “More Complex Narrative” For Daniel Craig’s 007
deadline.comJames Bond’s veteran screenwriters have shared some of the secrets of writing 007’s memorable lines. Neal Purvis and Robert Wade took part in a rare interview for the British Film Institute (BFI)’s celebration of the screen spy’s 60th birthday as they looked back on their joint career bringing Bond to life – often, they explained, with another writer to give their words “a polish.” The pair’s first outing for 007 was for The World is Not Enough, the third film in the franchise to star Pierce Brosnan.
On that occasion, American writer Bruce Feirstein carried on the work. Later, on Casino Royale – Daniel Craig’s debut – it was handed over to Paul Haggis to finish.
And on last year’s epic, No Time to Die, Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge was invited to come on board. “When we’ve finished our job on the screenplay, it’s basically goodbye Rob and Neal,” Purvis told the BBC in London. “With Casino Royale, for instance, Paul Haggis took over.
And with Skyfall it was John Logan, but obviously always working with the director.” The pair’s 15-year collaboration with Daniel Craig as 007 saw them create a complex narrative, even though he hadn’t been cast when they first put pen to paper.
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