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The Reinvention of a Legend: How Casino Royale Saved 007 In 2006, the James Bond franchise faced a crisis. After the increasingly campy and gadget-heavy Die Another Day , many felt the world's most famous spy had become a parody of himself. The answer was a "hard reboot" that stripped away the invisible cars and puns, returning to the gritty roots of Ian Fleming's first novel, Casino Royale . A New Kind of Bond

The casting of Daniel Craig was initially met with backlash from fans who thought he was "too blonde" or "too short". However, Craig's performance silenced critics by portraying a vulnerable, inexperienced, and "human" Bond who actually makes mistakes. Unlike his predecessors, this Bond bleeds, feels pain, and—crucially—falls in love. Back to Basics Review: Casino Royale - The Medium is Not Enough 007: Casino Royale