12 Things You Learn Rewatching Quantum Of Solace

8. Jeffrey Wright & David Harbour Are Totally Wasted

Quantum Of Solace Jeffrey Wright David Harbour
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Jeffrey Wright reprises his acclaimed role of Felix Leiter from Casino Royale, though as is something of a grand tradition for the character, he's absolutely wasted here in an almost-nothing part.

Leiter gets a few scenes scattered throughout the film though doesn't have much to do at all, as was apparently a result of the movie's on-set re-writes during the WGA strike, which lessened his final role.

The film also casts brilliant Stranger Things star David Harbour as CIA section chief Gregg Beam, though he barely does anything beyond rock a ridiculous moustache and drop the odd witty quip.

Disappointingly neither character returned for Skyfall or Spectre, so it's looking increasingly likely that this is the most we're going to get out of their Bond tenure. What a waste.

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