Branson, Richard Branson

06-07-2006 11:50

Sir Richard Branson is to star in the new James Bond film.The world famous British entrepreneur announced yesterday (04.07.06) that he, and his son Sam, will feature in 'Casino Royale' during an airport check-in sequence.He joked: "I'm just a little excited to have a cameo in the film." The Virgin boss, accompanied by Bond's latest love interest Caterina Murino, announced the news on a Caribbean beach following the launch of his airline's inaugural flight to Montego Bay in Jamaica.Murino will star alongside new Bond Daniel Craig in the latest 007 instalment, directed by Martin Campbell.At the launch, the Italian actress expressed her support for the British actor, insisting he brings a new dimension to the role.She said: "Daniel's a great actor. When he's going to kill someone, he looks like a real killer, and when he kisses me and makes love, he's so sexy.

"This James Bond doesn't look like a cartoon like the last one and is not so charming and playful like the first James Bond - this is new."