Skyfall second unit in Shanghai [Photos]

It appears that Skyfall‘s second unit was shooting in Shanghai in China for three days last week, according to a number of reports that have surfaced online. According to a report on James Bond Brasil (and translated by Google Translate):

…filming of 007 – Skyfall began in Shanghai on the evening of January 17 (Tuesday) and extend for two more days on the highway neon city, as is known. It is known that the main cast of the film was not present on the set, only the second unit of the film.

MI6 adds that three times British Rally Champion Mark Higgins is involved in the driving work and that none of the principal cast will travel to China; and James Bond Club Schweiz has photos:

Thanks to James Bond Club Schweiz for permission to republish their photos.

David Leigh founded The James Bond Dossier in 2002. A fan of 007 since the age of 8, he is also author of The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond. You can order a copy here if you don't own it already.

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