World Premiere Casino Royale, London

A panoramic view of Leicester Square. At noon the first fans were permitted inside the reserved area, while the stairs and red carpets were still being built.

A closer look at the big LCD screen, the blue stairs leading to the entrance of the Odeon Film Theatre.

The Odeon West End, on the other side of the Square, had a simultaneous screening for the lucky few.

An Aston Martin DBS was put on display, letting it's engine roar several times during the day to impress the crowd.

At exactly 5.30pm, Daniel Craig, the star of the evening, arrived as the first guest. He impressed the cheering crowd by taking the time to sign autographs and take many pictures with his fans.

Producer Michael G. Wilson

Daniel Craig is being interviewed right before he walks into the Odeon:
"It's fantastic. I'm just very excited. These sorts of things happen once in a lifetime and I'm just trying to enjoy it."

Jeffrey Wright signing posters and photos for his fans
 

Paris Hilton

Mads Mikkelsen

Dame Judi Dench

Jeffrey Wright

Odeon