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Casino Royale, released on November 17, 2006, marked Daniel Craig's debut as James Bond. Directed by Martin Campbell and produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the film is an adaptation of Ian Fleming's novel. The screenplay was penned by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and Paul Haggis. Alongside Craig, the movie stars Eva Green as Vesper Lynd, Mads Mikkelsen as the antagonist Le Chiffre, and Judi Dench as M. Casino Royale portrays a younger, more raw version of Bond, earning his 00 status. The plot centers on Bond's mission to bankrupt Le Chiffre, a financier of terrorist organizations, in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale in Montenegro. The film garnered critical acclaim for its fresh take on the Bond series and Craig's performance. It was a box office success, grossing over $616 million worldwide.