Third time James Bond Daniel Craig and Oscar winning director Sam Mendes touched down in Berlin on Tuesday (October 30), introducing their latest addition to the 007-franchise.<br/> <br />While initially reluctant about directing a Bond movie, Briton Mendes told Reuters he soon changed his mind after seeing Craig play the part.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE Director Sam Mendes saying (English):<br/> <br />"Once, he played the part and suddenly I was interested in it again, I am a big fan of Daniel's, and a friend. And two, he asked me. And I think if he hadn't asked me maybe I wouldn't be sitting here, because I never really set out, I never thought I have to direct a Bond movie, I'm going to go and ask to direct a Bond movie. It just happened that way, it was just one of those happy accidents."<br/> <br />Darker, more complex and perhaps more nontypical a 007-movie than its predecessor, "Skyfall" is skyrocketing, having set the record for the biggest UK weekend box office takings of any James Bond film.<br/> <br />The film, which had its royal world premiere in London last week and opens in the United States on November 9.<br/> <br />"Skyfall" marks 50 years after the first Bond film "Dr. No" premiered in London in 1962.
