Many voters said Craig's mix of strong acting skills and 'physical prowess' won them over. And he did it in Casino Royale, a box office hit that retraced Bond's origins and revived the edge and sophistication that marked Connery's best films. And for both Craig and Connery, some folks just admit to being enthralled by their good looks and effortless cool.Ĭraig was praised for bringing 'Bond back from the dead,' as Mark Novak wrote, after Pierce Brosnan's run ended with 2002's Die Another Day. Many readers said they like the intensity and the humanity they feel in Craig's portrayal. The current Bond, Daniel Craig, placed a strong second in our survey, with more than a quarter of the votes. The company will soon release its 23rd Bond movie. 'He really set the bar, and everyone else has to measure up to that.'Įon Productions, the company that Broccoli co-founded to produce the James Bond films, is now run by Wilson and his step-sister, Barbara Broccoli. Wilson, step-son of original Bond film producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, in an interview with Morning Edition's David Greene. 'Certainly Sean was a fantastic first Bond,' says Michael G.
