We’ve never seen Bond naked, and we’ve never seen him that fragile, and then obviously there are some undertones with the rope. Read Mikkelsen's full Vulture quote below: Mikkelsen told Vulture that the Bond film boss stepped in, saying that it wouldn't have been appropriate for the Bond franchise. Hannibal actor Mikkelsen has revealed the two actors were considering ' cutting up' on screen, pushing for more violence in Casino Royale. However, it might come as a relief to Casino Royale viewers – and Craig, in hindsight – that director Martin Campbell stopped the scene going even further. After James Bond is victorious in the casino, Le Chiffre ties up the secret agent naked on a chair with no seat, whipping him in the testicles with a rope in an effort to extract information.
