The Exotic Locations of No Time To Die: A Cinematic Journey Around the World
Exploring the breathtaking locations where No Time To Die was filmed, from Norway to Italy, Scotland, Jamaica, and beyond, as well as the significance of these locations in the James Bond franchise.
The Tradition of Filming in Exotic Locations
No Time To Die continues the established James Bond tradition of filming in exotic and cinematic settings around the world. James Bond movies have always had an element of a travelogue as part of their formula.
Safin wearing a creepy mask in the snow in No Time to Die
When the earlier Sean Connery films were made, commercial air travel was still in its infancy and seen as an exciting novelty; several of the films would feature shots of Bond's airplane landing and him walking out of the airport, maximizing the jet-setting motif. The James Bond movies are escapist entertainment that allowed audiences to see parts of the world they might never otherwise have seen.
Safin wearing a broken mask in the opening scene of No Time to Die
Filming a James Bond movie on location is a big deal, and often forever associates that location in the mind of the public with 007.
Safin walks over a frozen lake in No Time To Die
Each new film aims to send 007 to a part of the world he hasn't been to, to expand Bond’s story, a challenge that increases with each installment. Most of the Bond movies have included filming on their soundstages, and the No Time To Die location list was no different.
Rami Malek wearing a mask in the snow in No Time to Die
The Spectacular Locations
The filming of No Time To Die took place in a variety of stunning locations around the world, each with its own significance to the storyline and the James Bond legacy.
Safin firing into the ice while wearing a mask in No Time to Die
Langvann, Norway, stands in for Madeleine Swann's childhood home, providing a snowy landscape for the flashback scene that opens the film. This location sets the stage for the tragic events that shape the narrative.
James Bond standing on rocks at a beach in No Time To Die
Spiaggia Cent'Ammari in Italy serves as the dramatic beach retreat for Madeleine and Bond, adding a romantic and picturesque element to the film's setting.
The bridge in Gravina, Italy in the James Bond movie No Time To Die
Gravina, Italy, features the scene where Bond jumps from the aqueduct to escape his pursuers, showcasing the thrilling action sequences that are a hallmark of the franchise.
An establishing show of Matera in the James Bond movie No Time To Die
Bond's Global Journey
From Matera, Italy, to Jamaica, London, Norway, and even the Faroe Islands, Bond's journey in No Time To Die takes audiences on a cinematic adventure around the world, showcasing the diversity of landscapes and cultures.
James Bond driving a bulletproof Aston Martin in No Time to Die
Jamaica, Bond's spiritual home, becomes a significant location in the film as it serves as his retirement home and the backdrop for pivotal scenes in the storyline.
James Bond looking out the window of his car in No Time to Die
London, England, provides the iconic setting for MI6 headquarters, adding a classic Bond film shooting location to the list of exotic places visited in the movie.
James Bond and Madeline looking concerned in a car in No Time to Die
Daniel Craig's Bond Legacy
With Daniel Craig ending his run as Bond with No Time to Die, he has taken 007 to a variety of stunning locations, showcasing the global appeal of the franchise.
Close up of James Bond inside his bullet-ridden car in No Time to Die
Craig's Bond has been responsible for 29 international visits, adding to the legacy of the character's travels around the world.
James Bond watching Madeleine getting on the train in No Time To Die
Despite not being the most well-traveled Bond in the franchise's history, Craig's portrayal has left a lasting impression on the cinematic journey of James Bond.
Bond sails in Jamaica in No Time To Die
