The Le Chiffre character - whom Bond author Ian Fleming is said to have based on British occultist Aleister Crowley - was played by Orson Welles in the 1967 film of Casino Royale.

The role of Bond girl Vesper Lynd has yet to be cast, though names currently in the frame include Kingdom of Heaven actress Eva Green and Olivia Wilde from TV series The OC.Ĭampbell's announcement follows reports that Mikkelsen's father, a taxi driver, had told his customers his son had won the role of the Bond villain. The production moves to the Bahamas later this week. Mikkelsen, 40, is best known for his role as Tristan in King Arthur and for playing an ex-convict in Danish drama Pusher II: With Blood On My Hands.ĭaniel Craig plays 007 in the 21st film in the series. RELATED: Find something great to watch via the DMARGE streaming guide.Mikkelsen's films include Pusher II, Open Hearts and King Arthurĭanish actor Mads Mikkelsen has been cast as the villain Le Chiffre in the latest James Bond film, Casino Royale.ĭirector Martin Campbell announced his casting at a press conference held at the Czech Republic's Barrandov Studios. The best thing about SBS On Demand is that is offers a number of TV shows and movies to watch completely free of charge, and the selection on offer is on constant rotation, so there’s always something new to find.Ĭontent is specially curated too, so some decent thought has gone into what you’re presented with, so we suspect you’ll easily be able to find a new favourite online or even on the SBS On Deman App (just make sure you sign up for a free account first). While many places and publications will recommend the best TV shows and movies to watch on the likes of Netflix, Stan and relative newcomer, Binge, SBS On Demand movies have some infectious content of their own for your viewing pleasure. Here, we’ll answer the age-old question: What to watch on SBS On Demand? Further credits include Arctic, Polar, Doctor Strange, and Casino Royale. Ultimately, it’s convenient and offers up huge catalogues of the best movies and shows. As the world continues its technological shift by finding more new and exciting ways to deliver content, we are now inundated with a number of high-quality streaming services in Australia.

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