The fully enclosed sink basin, surrounded by the natural stone, has a much sleeker appearance than traditional drop-in sinks. Most undermount sinks are surrounded by a layer of protective caulking to prevent water from seeping between the sink and the counter.
When Sean Connery had been cast in November 1961, David Niven had been Fleming's choice for the role as the actor reflected his image of the character. In 1965 producer Charles Feldman signed Niven to play Sir James Bond for Casino Royale, a film not made by Eon Productions.
Since the release of Dr. No in 1962, 21 different actors have officially played the role of James Bond. Those actors are listed, by film and in chronological order, below. Note: This list only includes actors who played the Bond role in films recognized as being a part of the official James Bond film franchise. Dr. No (1962) -- Cary Grant. From Russia With Love (1963) -- Ian Hendry. Goldfinger (1964) -- Stanley Baker.