One of the most popular Bond films, Dr No, was also partially shot in Jamaica, just miles from where Sir Richard announced his role and his airline’s global partnership agreement with the latest instalment.ĭirected by Martin Campbell, Casino Royale promises an edgier Bond which also stars Eva Green as Vesper and Dame Judi Dench as M. The call sign of the Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Los Angeles is VS007 – like Commander Bond’s 007 moniker.
His airline will be featured in the franchise for the first time, a departure from previous appearances in the films by British Airways. He has had cameo roles in American sitcom Friends and classic British comedy Only Fools And Horses and he is also due to pop up in the new Superman film.īut it is his connection with suave British spy James Bond of which he is most proud at present. Sir Richard’s son, Sam, will also appear in the Miami Airport scene, which was actually shot in Prague last May.Īlthough perhaps the most high-profile, this is not the first time Sir Richard has appeared on screen. “Having met Daniel Craig and the rest of the team on set, I have no doubt that Casino Royale will be one of the most successful James Bond films ever.”
“Virgin Atlantic is delighted to be a global partner of the new James Bond movie, Casino Royale, and I’m just a little excited to be playing a cameo in the film. “James Bond is original, cool and sophisticated – just like an airline I know,” Sir Richard said.
