On this day in 1961, Sean Connery was announced as the first actor to play James Bond in films.

When Vesper met Bond.

She made her point.

In the pre-credits sequence of SPECTRE, a camera track system stretched across four buildings, with a 50 ft. crane allowing the camera to stay parallel with Daniel Craig as he walked along the rooftops.

A charming first impression.

They don’t look friendly.

A farewell to arms.

Resurrection is his hobby.

“Some men are coming to kill us. We're going to kill them first.”

Some villains you never forget.

Not your average 9-5.

This won’t hurt one bit.

Haunting memories.

Brains, bravery and zero time for boys with toys.

Izabella Scorupco stars in GOLDENEYE as Natalya Simonova.

So much for Q’s promising career in espionage.

Wishing Ben Whishaw a happy birthday today.

Bringing style, wit and charisma to the role of Bond.

Remembering Sir Roger Moore on what would have been his 99th birthday.

On this day in 2005, Daniel Craig was announced as the sixth actor to take on the role of James Bond. He beat out 72 other names linked to the role.

Craig auditioned for James Bond with two scenes: Bond’s first meeting with Vesper Lynd, and the scene from FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE ters Tatiana in his hotel room.

“It works perfectly. It was a tremendous mood-setter. By then, the audience’s pulse rate is up a couple of beats.” – Cubby Broccoli, on the 007 gun barrel opening sequence.

It’s important to have balance.

“Connery achieved his own personal triumph. The critics liked him and saw an international star in the making.” – Cubby Broccoli, producer, on the tabloid’s response to Sean Connery in the role of James Bond in DR. NO.