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.
Richard Johnson, Who Declined Lead in First James Bond Film, Dies at 87. Johnson with Anne Bancroft in 'The Pumpkin Eater' (1964). He starred in 'The Haunting,' 'The Pumpkin Eater' and 'Khartoum' and was married oh-so-briefly to actress Kim Novak. Richard Johnson, the British actor who appeared in such films as The Haunting and The Pumpkin Eater but turned down an offer to play James Bond in the first 007 film, has died. He was 87.