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<\/p>\nJamaica is the birthplace of 007, where Ian Fleming created and wrote his James Bond novels.<\/p>\n
And the island often has a starring role. The island is featured in the first Bond film, “Dr. No” (1962) as well as in “Live and Let Die” (1973) and serves as a key location in the 25th and latest Bond film “No Time To Die.”<\/p>\n
“No Time To Die” opens in theaters in the U.S. on Oct. 8, and stars Daniel Craig in his fifth and final turn as Bond — James Bond. <\/p>\n
In the film, Bond has left active service as the elusive British super spy and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. However, his peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA shows up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.<\/p>\n
Although it had no starring role in the film, the Jamaica Tourist Board was delighted that the destination played such a significant role, according to minister of tourism Edmund Bartlett.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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For many destinations, an appearance in a beloved movie or TV show can reap long-term rewards.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Bond for us means we are a place for beginnings, but we are also a place for great endings,” he said.<\/p>\n
Olivia Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, said that “Jamaica is happy that this film is a reality, it’s something we have dreamt about.”<\/p>\n
Craig broke his ankle during the filming of one scene as he was walking down a plank, which delayed the film, as did the onset of the pandemic.\u00a0<\/p>\n