As a result, the offending scenes were cut, though they remained intact in other territories. was that its violence was too great to secure a PG-13 rating. The initial concern with the release of the film in the U.S.

Now, nearly fifteen years after the film’s original release, Comicbook(via Phil Nobile Jr.) has reported that HBO’s new subscription streaming service, HBO Max will be releasing a longer, more violent cut of the film. Related: Casino Royale: The Actors Who Almost Played 007 In James Bond 21 What most Bond fans in America didn’t know at the time of Casino Royale’s release, however, was that the film they saw in theatres was actually an edited cut of the original. Here was a Bond film that had all the ferocity of its predecessors, though now it felt amplified, not bogged down by the likes of over the top gadgets or clichéd villains. Craig’s portrayal of Bond skillfully blended elements of the old with the new, and Casino Royale offered a more stripped down and visceral take on the classic spy genre – straight from the film’s gritty black and white opening sequence. Not only did the film reset the concept of what a Bond film could be, but it also lured in an entire new generation of fans. This minor gripe was soon forgotten, however, as Casino Royale proved to be a superb return to form for what was then an ailing franchise.

The idea that James Bond was blonde didn’t sit right with many fans, after decades of the suave British agent being portrayed on screen by men with black hair. Daniel Craig’s 007 debut came with the 2006 film, and at the time, there was arguably more concern over the color of the actor’s hair than anything else. A violent and extended cut of Casino Royale exists, and it's coming to HBO Max.

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