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> I Was an Extra in Casino Royale, MAIN PAGE: Written by Grant McIver (erniecureo)
erniecureo
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Very proud to present on the CBn main page...



[sub]Written by Grant McIver[/sub]






Hello all--

New member here, though I've been lurking for a while.

Anyone interested in a brief (or not so brief) description of my time as an extra on the casino set of CR? It was a great time, and a fulfillment of sorts of a childhood fantasy (wearing a tux in a 007 movie, sitting at a baccarat table ten feet away from Bond. Unbelievable...)

Circumstances were as follows--I was living and working in the Czech Republic in a town about 30 km. from Karlovy Vary (where they shot the casino stuff). I heard about the extra call, and figured what the hell. Next thing you know, I'm on set for two weeks.

Got a few photos, and exchanged pleasantries with some of the principals--DC, Jeffrey Wright, Mads Mikkelson, Martin Campbell, et al. If there's interest, I'll relate a few stories. What I won't do is throw out spoilers (not sure I know any anyway), or embarass anyone connected with the film, for two reasons: I'm a fan, and I was treated with exceptional kindness by the cast and crew.

Finally, a couple of points: I know we all have our favorite Bonds, but I think DC will be great. His intensity and professionallism on the set were excellent--he took it very seriously, and seemed intensely aware of the responsibility of the fans' expectations--and wanted sincerely to live up to them. I wish him every success.

Second, if you ever have a chance to get to the Czech Republic, run--don't walk. Wonderful people and a beautiful country. Do it now, before it gets too expensive!

Best to all.



 
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Lucky you!
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Righty007
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Welcome to CBn. Can you post the photos?



 
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Welcome to CommanderBond.net. Any info would be greatly appreciated but I'm especially curious as to what Jeffery Wright is like in his portrayal as Felix Leiter.
 
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Welcome, erniecureo. Yes, I'd love to hear your stories. smile.gif




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Screw the stories, let's see the pictures! tongue.gif




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Niceone - If theres any "spoilers" you can tell us, pop over to the spoilers section




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Matt_13
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Thats awesome, welcome to CBn! Get those pics!!!



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Very, very cool, erniecureo. Welcome to CBn as well. smile.gif




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K1Bond007
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Sounds cool. smile.gif

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DanFan2
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Wow, you're so lucky to have been on the set for two weeks!!! I definitely want to read your stories (and see your photos, if possible).

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so would i

that is my dream

to either be bond or the next best thing...........be an extra


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Cant wait to see the pics and listen to the stories, welcome to CBN ernie and i cant wait to see your future posts, u sound like a very interesting edition to the forums smile.gif smile.gif



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