Here is the first official look Ben Whishaw as MI6’s tech master, Q, from the upcoming 23rd James Bond adventure, Skyfall.
Desmond Llewelyn portrayed Q in 17 Bond films from 1963-1999 along side Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan. When the actor passed away, John Cleese took over as the techy in 2002’s Die Another Day after appearing as Q’s assistant, R, in 1999’s The World Is Not Enough.
Whishaw is bringing a younger take on the character, and it remains to be seen if his lighthearted nature will be retained. The Daniel Craig-era Bond films have taken an edgy and violent direction for the series. and it will be interesting to see if there is a role for the type of campy moments previously associated with Q tutoring 007 on the latest MI6 gadgets.
Skyfall, directed by Sam Mendes, is set to hit theaters and IMAX screens on November 9, 2012.
SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly
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