But what is the James Bond Codename Theory?
Is James Bond merely a title passed down from generation to generation?
It’s time to take a deep dive into the truth behind the James Bond Codename Theory.
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NotoDie Another Day, in the same single, cohesive universe.
His real name remains anonymous.
AfterSean Conneryleft the franchise followingYou Only Live Twice,George Lazenbytook over the roleinHer Majestys Secret Service.
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One can interpret this in two ways.
While David Niven portrays the “original” James Bond in the film.
When one thinks of James Bond, his quartermaster of Q-Branch, aka Q, also comes to mind.
Q, famously played byDesmond Llewelynstarting in 1963’sFrom Russia With Love.
Llewelyn played the role until 1999 withThe World Is Not Enough.
InSkyfall, its revealed thatJames Bond is not the British superspy’s alias or a codename.
Bond is the family name of Craig’s James Bond.
Bond became an elite agent for MI-6, while Blofeld started a worldwide criminal web connection, S.P.E.C.T.R.E.
Craig’s Bond is the start of a legend that’s carried on by others over generations.
Therefore, the 00-agent callsigns can be passed down, but not necessarily the names.
The upcoming film will likely treat the next James Bond with “James Bond” being his real name.
