Nick Finlayson | James Bond 007

We are very sad to learn that Nick Finlayson has passed away. The Special Effects Technician worked on 10 Bond films – A View To A Kill, The Living Daylights, Licence To Kill, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Th World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day, Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace and Skyfall. Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson said, “He first worked with me on A View To A Kill and together we completed two more Bond films and at least seven other films, including Aliens and the last two of the Harry Potter series. A very clever and talented technician he was an important and valued member of my team. He deservedly earned himself the title of ‘The Real Q’ building many of the iconic Bond gadgets. He had a great sense of humour and he would often devote his time helping and mentoring younger members of the Effects department. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him and worked with him.”

While Chris Corbould, who worked with Finlayson on all of his 10 Bond films, said: “The film industry has lost one of the true gentlemen in Nick Finlayson. His infectious laugh and beaming smile brightened everybody’s day no matter what else was going on. I worked alongside Nick over many, many years where his ingenuity and expertise created many of the greatest moments in Special Effects history whether it be James Bond, Batman or Lara Croft. I feel privileged to have known and worked with Nick but his legacy will live on through the many technicians he has mentored over the years.”

Our thoughts are with Nick’s friends and family.