The darker, Bourne-influenced Craig-era Bond movie did kill off Vesper Lynd in its closing scenes, but the scene occurs via a drowning that 007 can’t save the character from.
It is strange to see 007 so forlorn about a romantic betrayal when campier earlier takes on the character expected treachery from their paramours as an inevitability, but fortunately, Casino Royale stopped short of keeping the source novel’s devastating death for Vesper. Bond ends up madly in love with Vesper, and his discovery that she is a double agent is a genuine shock to the character. Related: James Bond Should Hide Blofeld Again After No Time To Dieĭuring Casino Royale’s action, Craig’s untested rookie agent meets and falls for Vesper Lynd when she is assigned to ensure he keeps an eye on the villainous Le Chiffre at a high-stakes poker tournament. The Daniel Craig era ambitiously endeavored to give Bond a definitive backstory for the first time, and to this end, the actor’s first film in the part saw him take on the story of 007's first missions as an MI6 agent. She is portrayed as Bond’s first love and the tragic figure who plays a pivotal role in his origin story. Vesper Lynd, whose moniker provided the name for Bond's signature Vesper Martini, was played by Eva Green in 2006’s Casino Royale. However, one love interest of Bond’s was so formative that she even gave rise to his famous drink order.
