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Nolan Praises Dalton's Bond: "Fantastic"
23 Jul
Summary
- Christopher Nolan named Timothy Dalton his favorite James Bond.
- Nolan praised Dalton's performance in The Living Daylights.
- Dalton's portrayal is considered closest to Fleming's character.
- Nolan finds Dalton's Bond films "very, very good."
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has expressed a strong preference for Timothy Dalton's iteration of James Bond. In a recent interview, Nolan highlighted Dalton as his favorite actor to play the iconic spy. He specifically praised Dalton's performance in "The Living Daylights," describing the film as "very, very good," despite acknowledging a less impactful climax.
Nolan further elaborated that "Licence to Kill" has aged well and that Dalton's portrayal is the most faithful to Ian Fleming's original vision of James Bond. He contrasted Dalton's two-film tenure with Daniel Craig's five and Pierce Brosnan's four, emphasizing Dalton's unique impact. Nolan also reflected on how the Bond series continues to inspire his own filmmaking.
