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Despite Being a James Bond Success, Skyfall Had a Flawed VFX Moment
Despite being one of Daniel Craig’s most successful James Bond adventures, the 2012 sequel “Skyfall” had a mishandled VFX moment that stood out. Craig first took on the role of 007 in 2006’s “Casino Royale”, which marked a grittier, more grounded take on the franchise. He would go on to reprise the role in four more films, concluding his tenure with 2021’s “No Time to Die”.
Craig’s James Bond casting was not universally accepted upon its announcement. He faced criticism from audiences and the press for not matching the typical physical appearance of Bond, with some newspapers jokingly dubbing him “James Blonde” and “James Bland”. However, opinions soon changed with the release of “Casino Royale”, and admiration for his performance only grew with each subsequent installment.
A rumor circulated that Daniel Craig filmed a sequence while wearing gloves, despite the fact that Bond wasn’t meant to be wearing any due to the weapon he was using. VFX artists Corridor Crew recently revisited “Skyfall” to investigate this rumored oversight. They discovered a scene where Bond is shown holding a gun, his hand appearing to be replaced with a digital one in certain shots.
Despite being frustrated with the handling of the VFX mistake, the team praised the film’s ability to balance grounded characters with high-octane action sequences. The opening train chase, cat-and-mouse game through the London Underground, and showdown with villainous Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem) all contribute to “Skyfall” standing as one of the standout entries in Craig’s tenure.
The legacy of “Skyfall” has had a mixed impact on the James Bond franchise, with subsequent films “Spectre” and “No Time to Die” failing to reach the same heights. Despite this, “Skyfall” remains an important milestone in the series, with its memorable scenes and well-crafted narrative setting a high bar that has yet to be consistently reached.
The future of the franchise remains uncertain, with recent updates on “Bond 26” indicating stalled production under Amazon’s stewardship. However, it is clear that Craig’s era will be regarded as one of the best stretches of James Bond, with “Skyfall” serving as a testament to the series’ ability to adapt and evolve.