"Quantum of Solace" Cancels Machu Picchu Shoot

Producers for the upcoming James Bond movie “Quantum of Solace” said today they’ve scratched plans to film near the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu due to bad weather.

According to a Reuters report, filming for the 22nd Bond movie had been set to start early this month in Cuzco, a Peruvian city near the ancient Incan ruins.

“They decided not to come because of climatic conditions,” said Margarita Morales, director of Iguana Productions, a Peruvian company hired to assist with filming. “They couldn’t be sure it wouldn’t rain, and they have very tight time.”

Directed by Marc Forster, (”The Kite Runner”),  “Quantum of Solace” stars Daniel Craig, making his second appearance as Bond. Check out my preview here.

Photo: Daniel Craig, Quantum of Solace, Columbia Pictures, 2006