Summary
Supermanstar David Corenswet has been doing heavy press for the new superhero film. During one interview, the actor shared a unique theory aboutJames BondinCasino Royale. Even more fascinating is how well-reasoned the theory is, demonstrating an exceptional understanding of 007 and his origins as a spy.
Casino Royaleis often regarded as one ofJames Bond’s best outings, which Corenswet agrees with. The 2006 movie was a reboot for the franchise following Pierce Brosnan’s tenure as the globe-trotting super-spy, seeing Daniel Craig step into the role and beginning a memorable run of films. To set itself apart, the franchise chose to tell a classic James Bond story, even giving audiences a glimpse at how he earned his 007 status. It is that glimpse at his origins that pertains to Corenswet’s theory.
HowCasino RoyaleShows James Bond Earning His 007 Status
Casino Royaleopens with a black-and-white scenethat depicts James Bondmaking the two kills needed to become a double-0 agent. It begins with a calm moment where Bond has a treasonous MI6 agent held at gunpoint. They have a conversation about how making the second kill is easier than the first, prompting it to flash back to Bond’s first kill.
Bond’s first kill is less than smooth, showing him forced to drown a man in a bathroom in a brutal moment.It sets itself apart, proving to audiences that this won’t bethe same James Bondthey have come to know, before returning to the smoother-looking version holding a gun on his target. He then kills the traitorous agent in a quick, smooth fashion with a silenced gun, as a pointed way of showing how much easier his second kill was than his first.
However, the scene doesn’t end there. It flashes back to the bathroom, where Bond’s first kill wakes up, showing he hadn’t been drowned. Bond then turns and shoots that target, prompting the start of the opening credits sequence, which embraces the style of past Bond films via song and imagery.
David Corenswet’s Unique Theory About The Opening Scene OfCasino Royale
David Corenswet’s theory comes into play with the flashback to the first target,and the ease with which James Bond turns to shoot the man he thought he had drowned. As a fan of Bond andCasino Royale, Corenswet delves into the logistics of the moment. Even beyond what the scene means for James Bond earning his 007 status, Corenswet speaks about the human mindset at that moment and how it motivated the ease of the gunshot that starts the opening credits. If the actor is right, it changes the dynamic of the moment. While appearing on theRoyal Court, Corenswet excitedly recapped the scene and shared his theory about James Bond.
Corenswet posits that James Bond made his first kill by drowning the man in the sink.For all he knew at the moment, the man was dead. Therefore, when he shot him with ease moments later when he turned out to still be alive, this ultimately proved to be Bond’s second, easier kill. Rather thanthe moment Bond shootsthe treasonous agent in the office being his second kill, Corsenswet’s theory states that,at least emotionally, Bond made both his kills — the hard one (drowning) and the easy one (shooting) — on the same person.This makes the kill in the office even easier for Bond, who would be emotionally experiencing his third kill.
Corenswet’s Theory About James Bond’s First Kills Makes A Lot Of Sense
From a mentality and human experience standpoint, Corenswet makes a lot of sense.Sure, it was a kill-or-be-killedmoment for James Bond, meaning that he didn’t have a choice, forcing him to shoot the man in the bathroom. However, it was still something he did with ease, rather than the initial struggle to drown him, which does indicate that he has emotionally experienced both via one interaction.
Some fans may feel this detracts from the pointed nature of the office kill, which makes its own statement about the ease of making the second kill. However, given that shooting the man in the restroom kicks off the credits, it truly serves as the second earned kill, as it is the last one the audience sees before the rest of the film starts and the black-and-white sequence ends.
While the true intentions of the structure can be debated,James Bondis due for another reboot, which is bound to see its own interpretation.Dunedirector Denis Villeneuvehas signed on to direct. The reboot is said to focus on a youngerJames Bond, but much about their plans remains to be seen. However, it is an exciting new start for the characters, much likeCasino Royalewas, with eagle-eyed fans likeSuperman’sDavid Corenswet ready to analyze Villeneuve’s influence on the franchise.
