Geoffrey Wright’s Felix Leiter makes an immediate impression in Casino Royale. His cool, understated introduction perfectly suits a man who can stop Bond from making a disastrous mistake without raising his voice. Restraining Bond’s arm and knife while casually steering him back to the poker table, Wright’s Leiter piques Bond’s interest and persuades Bond to back off from killing Le Chiffre. That is, with a buy-in back to the poker table with the CIA’s backing. From that moment on, it’s easy to see why Bond considers his “brother from Langley” as a reliable ally and a valuable asset.
June 7, 2026 – 10:07 PM UTC
The long gaps between Bond movies can make it difficult to get a regular fix of James Bond. Fortunately, the existing movies are endlessly rewatchable, but I’ve always been intrigued by the missions we never see. The series frequently hints at prior assignments, successful partnerships, and dangerous encounters that exist only in the audience’s imagination…
