A HOST of stars came out in force last night for the premiere of the long-awaited James Bond film Casino Royale.Looking as suave as his character, controversial new 007 Daniel Craig greeted screaming fans during a short walkabout.
But it was his co-star Eva Green who stole the show in London's Leicester Square. She plays Vesper Lynd, the first Bond girl penned by 007's creator Ian Fleming. Eva turned heads despite an array of stars including singer Rachel Stevens, Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud and Dame Shirley Bassey. Other big names at the premiere included Sir Elton John and partner David Furnish and the Osbournes.
Craig, 38, was joined by his film producer girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell, 29. Speaking outside the premiere, he said: "I can't explain how this feels. It's fantastic. "I'm just very excited. These sort of things happen once in a lifetime and I'mjust trying to enjoy it."
The successor to Pierce Brosnan plays a tougher and grittier Bond in the 21st movie of the series. Asked how he compares with predecessors, he replied: "It's not up to me. Casino Royale is still a Bond movie and there's a love story."
When asked how it felt to be one of Hollywood's newest sex symbols, he said: "I don't think about that."
Craig raised eyebrows among die-hard fans of the secret agent as he has blond locks and contrasted with the image of the screen hero.
When quizzed on whether he had answered his critics, the actor replied: "I didn't try to do that. I tried to make a good movie."
I can't wait to see it!
