Daniel Craig as Bond to open 2012 Olympics.

In celebration of the forthcoming London Olympic Games this summer, it has been reported that James Bond actor Daniel Craig and cult director Danny Boyle have collaborated to make mini-movie The Arrival. The short film will be played to an estimated audience of over one billion people (that’s 15% of the world population) on the night of the opening ceremony on 27th July 2012.

According to reports, the film shows Craig as Bond travelling to Buckingham Palace, where he’s informed that his latest mission is to open the 2012 Olympic Games Ceremony. After he has been briefed, he is transported to the Olympic stadium in Stratford, East London, where he reportedly parachutes into the arena.

It is not yet confirmed whether Craig will actually appear for real at the games but it serves as an excellent advertisement for the forthcoming Bond motion picture Skyfall, directed by Sam Mendes and set for release in November this year. The latest Bond film stars usual cast members Daniel Craig and Judi Dench, as well as Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes and Helen McCrory.



By Jennifer Tate
Twitter: @JennieTate