As fans ofJames Bondawait the famous spy’s upcoming release ofNo Time to Dielater this year, a team of VFX artists has created a “Bond Cinematic Universe.” In their world, each Agent 007 meets a gruesome fate as the title and line of succession catch up to the present iteration ofJames Bond, portrayed by actor Daniel Craig.
The team at Corridor Crew takes the viewer behind the scenes and walks us through the techniques they used to construct each Bond’s demise. The premise of the video is to explain how therole ofJames Bondwas passed on from one agent to the next, as it is never addressed in the actual films.
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By using a combination of visual effects ranging from adding blood or smoke particles to a scene that replaces an actor’s face using artificial intelligence, along with some very clever editing, the artists at Corridor Crew managed to splice together a supercut ofJames Bonddeath spanning nearly six decades. In more than one instance, aJames Bondis assassinatedby none other than…James Bond. The video essentially addresses the theory that new agents take on the Bond/007 title name each time their successor is killed.
Some of the Bonds are dispatched in massive explosions. One of the Bonds is done in by lung cancer. Another is killed by a brutal headshot. As the fan film plays out, the footage frequently cuts back to a graveyard withmultipleJames Bondtombstonesbeing brought in as the agents are cut down.
The behind-the-scenes footage of the team adds a lot to the experience, and they demonstrate their in-progress shots with entertaining commentary. The attitudes of the folks at Corridor Crew make for a lighthearted, amusing watch. They also make the technology seem approachable, which might push curious filmmakers to try some of the techniques for themselves.
The life of a spy is dangerous by nature. Although we may never know the truth of how theJames Bondtorch is passedfrom one agent to another, it’s always fascinating to discuss and debate. It’s highly unlikely, but perhapsNo Time to Dieor another futureJames Bondfilm will shed some light on the issue. But no matter how many agent’s lives are claimed while using the moniker, if the Corridor Crew’s take is even remotely accurate,James Bondwill never truly die.
No Time to Dieis scheduled to be released in theaters on July 28, 2025.
