New Defender in Bond film
THE 25th official James Bond film No Time To Die is the first movie to feature the New Defender, as it is tested by the 007 expert stunt team in the most extreme off-road conditions. In a teaser video, released to announce its continued partnership with EON Productions, fans are treated to a unique, behind-the-scenes view of stunt co-ordinator Lee Morrison and stunt driver Jess Hawkins at work. You can watch it here: https://www. youtube.com/ watch?v=eelybobxf-i&feature=youtu.be.
Lee Morrison, James Bond Stunt Co-ordinator said: “Designing and co-ordinating the action sequences for the Bond franchise requires a non-compromising mindset. We needed an unstoppable vehicle to help us battle against the elements, steep descents and river crossings so we chose the new Defender. I’m beyond impressed that the Defender is not only back but much, much better!”
Land Rover’s design team worked closely with Special Effects and Action Vehicles Supervisor, Chris Corbould, on the specification of the Defenders in the film. Based on the Defender X model in Santorini Black, with darkened skid pans, 20-inch dark finish wheels and professional off-road tyres, they were the first Defenders to be built at Jaguar Land Rover’s new production facility in Nitra, Slovakia. Alongside the Defenders, No Time To Die also features a Range Rover Sport SVR, Range Rover Classic and Series III.
Land Rover has a long-standing partnership with EON Productions on the
Bond films, which began in 1983 when a Range Rover Convertible appeared in Octopussy (see p88). The latest film will be released globally in cinemas from April 2, 2020.