Daniel Craig began portraying James Bond in the 2006 Bond film Casino Royale.
Casino Royale is a 2006 British spy film and the 21st entry in the James Bond film series. The film stars Daniel Craig as James Bond, the fictional MI6 agent. It is the first Bond film to star Craig, who went on to portray Bond in four more films. Casino Royale was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $599 million worldwide. It was nominated for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and two Saturn Awards.