“Casino Royale” is a 2006 British spy film directed by Martin Campbell and the 21st installment in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions. It serves as a reboot of the franchise, featuring Daniel Craig’s debut as the iconic MI6 agent, James Bond. The film is based on Ian Fleming’s first novel of the same name.

In “Casino Royale,” James Bond is assigned to thwart a terrorist financier known as Le Chiffre (played by Mads Mikkelsen) in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale in Montenegro. Bond’s mission is to bankrupt Le Chiffre and prevent him from financing further acts of terrorism. Along the way, Bond encounters Vesper Lynd (played by Eva Green), a British Treasury agent who becomes an integral part of the mission.

The film explores Bond’s early career and his evolution into the suave and deadly agent known for his skill with women, gadgets, and espionage. “Casino Royale” received critical acclaim for Craig’s performance, the realistic approach to the Bond character, and its action sequences. It was a commercial success, revitalizing the franchise and setting the stage for Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond.