| “ | If the theatrics are supposed to scare me, you have the wrong man, Bond. | „ |
| ~ Dryden trying to intimidate Bond. |
Dryden is a minor antagonist in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. He is a corrupt MI6 section chief who is selling official secrets to criminals and terrorists.
He was portrayed by Malcolm Sinclair.
Biography[]
Dryden is first seen in the opening of the film, returning to his office in Prague, Czech Republic. He is surprised to find fellow MI-6 agent James Bond sitting at his desk, informing him that MI-6 chief M has caught wind of Dryden selling government secrets on the black market. Bond also confirms Dryden's suspicions that he tracked down his contact Fisher in Lahore, Pakistan and killed him, marking Bond's first kill.
Dryden smugly tells Bond that he isn't afraid of him, and quickly produces a pistol from his desk, intending to kill Bond and cover his tracks. When he pulls the trigger, however, nothing happens; Bond had emptied the gun magazine prior to Dryden's arrival. Dryden then realizes that he is meant to be the second kill that will earn Bond 00 status. He starts to say that Bond's second kill will be easier than his first, but Bond executes him with a single gunshot to the head before he can finish his sentence.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- There is a picture of Dryden's wife and children on his desk.
External links[]
- Dryden at the James Bond Wiki
