UK queen volunteered for Bond skit at Olympics
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March 24, 2013, Sunday
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QUEEN Elizabeth II needed no convincing to appear in a James Bond-themed skit during the opening ceremony of the London Olympics - in fact, she volunteered, according to the show's director.
Director Danny Boyle said he had initially thought a lookalike - possibly actress Helen Mirren - would play the role of Elizabeth alongside Bond actor Daniel Craig.
He told ITV when he sought permission from officials to film the skit he heard back that not only was the video a go, but the Queen wanted to be in it.
Boyle said that when filming began, the queen asked him if he thought she should have a line, to which he replied "OK, what do you suggest?"
"She said 'I'll do something' and we started shooting and she turned round and she said her lines beautifully," he told ITV. The queen's role in the skit was considered one of the highlights of the opening ceremony.
Director Danny Boyle said he had initially thought a lookalike - possibly actress Helen Mirren - would play the role of Elizabeth alongside Bond actor Daniel Craig.
He told ITV when he sought permission from officials to film the skit he heard back that not only was the video a go, but the Queen wanted to be in it.
Boyle said that when filming began, the queen asked him if he thought she should have a line, to which he replied "OK, what do you suggest?"
"She said 'I'll do something' and we started shooting and she turned round and she said her lines beautifully," he told ITV. The queen's role in the skit was considered one of the highlights of the opening ceremony.
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