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Why Swedish Hollywood star Peter Stormare said no to James Bond role

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:15:36 +0200

Swedish actor Peter Stormare revealed on Friday that he was offered a role in the world-famous James Bond franchise – but turned it down.

From Sweden with love: unique Bond movie to hit big screen

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:20:52 +0100

A movie likely to be one of the most incredible James Bond movies ever made will premiere this spring.

Have two Swedish amateurs made the last real Bond film?

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:45:59 +0200

The James Bond series is one of the most popular film franchises in the world, but even the diehards would struggle to match two passionate Swedes in their love for the fictional agent.

Säpo avoids fine for James Bond party

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:10:00 +0100

The Swedish Security Service Säpo has narrowly avoided inspection by the Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) after splashing out 5.3 million kronor ($802,500) on a James Bond-themed party.

For your eyes only: Swedish Bond girls

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:42:00 +0200

James Bond's "Skyfall" premieres on Friday, featuring a sexy Swedish actor in a prominent role. But did you know that Swedish actresses have had a long-running love affair with British agent 007? The Local finds out more.

Second Swede to appear in new Bond blockbuster

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:28:00 +0100

Jens Hultén has been announced as a cast member of the newest 007 installment, meaning two Swedes will be sharing the silver screen with James Bond this year.

Licence to spy: Sony snoops on Bond fans

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:50:00 +0100

Sony Pictures in Sweden has employed methods worthy of James Bond in an attempt to protect against the pirating of Quantum of Solace.

Cop reports quantum of bubbly at Bond premiere

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:02:00 +0100

A police officer in Karlskoga in central Sweden has filed an official complaint after reading in the newspaper that champagne was served at the local cinema to coincide with the premiere of the new James Bond movie.