Dryden



Dryden is a minor antagonist of the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. He is a corrupt MI6 section chief known for selling official secrets to criminals until his death.

He was portrayed by Malcolm Sinclair.

History
Dryden was briefly seen in the opening of the film, returning to his office in Prague, Germany. However, he is caught by James Bond, who informs him that his boss M has caught wind of Dryden selling MI6 secrets in the black market. Bond also confirmed his suspicions that he tracked down Dryden's contact Fisher in Lahore, Pakistan and killed him a restroom with a sidearm, marking Bond's first kill.

Realizing now that he would be put in big trouble in MI6 for his actions, Dryden pulled out a pistol in an attempt to kill Bond and cover his track, but not informing that two kills are required to gain Double-O status in MI6. However, Bond revealed that he already empted the gun magazine prior to Dryden's arrival. Without hesitation, Bond shoot Dryden in cold blood, thus gaining his new reputation as a secret agent.