Showcases cast and crew as well as some of the locations shot in island

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has released behind the scenes footage of the latest James Bond movie, No Time To Die, which was partially shot in Jamaica

The footage has been released to celebrate next week’s release of the latest 007 film. It showcases cast and crew as well as some of the locations shot in Jamaica.

Jamaica is the birthplace of 007, where British author, Ian Fleming created and wrote the Bond novels. The island also features in the first James Bond film, Dr No (1962), as well as in Live And Let Die (1973).

Jamaica is a key location in No Time To Die, where Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life on the island when peace is short-lived after his old friend, Felix Leiter from the CIA, turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

The JTB says it is delighted to play such a significant role in the 25th James Bond film. In his tribute, Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, remarked: “Bond for us means we are a place for beginnings, but we are also a place for great endings.”

For her part, Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport commented: “It’s really something we have dreamt about and we are happy that it’s going to be a reality.”

Jamaica is famed for its majestic verdant hills, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. Whether it’s relaxing on Laughing Waters Beach, where Honey Ryder famously emerged from the water in Dr No or touring the lesser-known locations from the novels and films, the JTB said Jamaica captivates holidaymakers looking to follow in the footsteps of James Bond.

September 30 international release date for ‘No Time to Die‘

No Time To Die will be released internationally in cinemas from September 30 through Universal Pictures International and in the US on October 8 from Metro Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) via their United Artist Releasing banner. No Time To Die is the official title of the 25th James Bond adventure.

The film from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions and MGM is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007. It is written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade (Spectre, Skyfall), Cary Joji Fukunaga, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Killing Eve, Fleabag).