Although Bond is a gifted athlete and well-trained in martial arts , he doesnt have to rely on his wits and physical prowess alone. The Q Branch of MI6 regularly outfits 007 with clever devices, usually in the form of a mundane object that hides an explosive, a gun or another key item. He also has access to heavily modified experimental vehicles, and often carries a hidden escape device or a means of communicating with his handlers in an emergency. When all else fails, he keeps a Walther PPK .32 caliber handgun tucked into a shoulder holster, though he also uses other weapons when needed.
Bonds missions have varied wildly, but one thing is always consistent: MI6 deploys him when nothing else matters more than getting the job done. Bond is considered a blunt instrument of the crown, a man who can accomplish difficult missions regardless of the political, financial or personal consequences.
The first screen appearance of James Bond was in a pilot for a CBS TV series. Based on the novel Casino Royale, the pilot flopped and the series was never made. Flemings novels would eventually be made into a successful series of films, starting with Dr. No in 1962. The 20 official Bond films released since then have made about $3.8 billion worldwide, and over $1.2 billion in the United States. Five different actors have played the role of James Bond in the official films. Daniel Craig is the sixth Bond, appearing in the 2006 reboot of the franchise.
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