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Javier Bardem on Skyfall's Bond Scene
Bardem reveals his idea for Silva's homoerotic Bond scene.
In brief
Bardem reveals his idea for Silva's homoerotic Bond scene. Javier Bardem explained how he and Sam Mendes created Skyfall's homoerotic interrogation scene with Daniel Craig's Bond. Originally reported by NME.
Bardem on Silva's Bond Scene
Javier Bardem says he proposed Silva flirting with Bond to add personal stakes to the villain.
“We went through the reading of it and [Mendes] was so open to what I was proposing to do with the sexuality of the character.”
Studio Approval for Scene
Bardem says the studio was brave to allow Silva's homoerotic scene after Mendes checked with them.
“the studio was very brave!”
Bardem's Bond Confusion
Bardem forgot his lines during filming after realizing he was in a James Bond movie.
“I just realised that I’m in a James Bond movie. I just saw Judi Dench as M and James Bond looking at me and thought ‘Fuck, I’m in a James Bond movie’.”
Bond 26 Casting
Tom Holland can't play Bond due to Marvel, while Taron Egerton and Callum Turner have ruled out the role.
The big picture
Javier Bardem explained how he and Sam Mendes created Skyfall's homoerotic interrogation scene with Daniel Craig's Bond.
