A group of angry James Bond fans have launched a Web site to protest the hiring of British actor Daniel Craig to replace Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's super secret agent. The group also said they would boycott the upcoming film, 'Casino Royale' unless Craig was replaced.
The site, www.craignotbond.com, released a statement saying, 'EON Productions angered fans around the world when they fired Pierce Brosnan at the height of his popularity as Bond,' the statement reads. 'To add insult to injury, EON cast a short, blond, odd-looking Daniel Craig in the role of Bond.'
The owners of the site then were critical of Mr. Craig's looks. The statement continues, 'Craig, described by the 'New York Times' as having a 'pale, flattened face and large, fleshy ears' is a terrible choice for Bond. If EON Productions and Sony Pictures will not accept they've made a big mistake, then Bond fans promise to boycott Casino Royale!'
EON productions did not have a comment on the situation. Filming for 'Casino Royale' has started in Prague and will continue over the next several months. Craig recently lost his two front teeth during the filming of a scene in Prague when a stunt when awry. The "Casino Royale" is scheduled for release in November.
