Principal photography took place in the Bahamas, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic, with interior sets built at Pinewood Studios and Barrandov Studios. Casting involved a widespread search for a new actor to succeed Pierce Brosnan as Bond the choice of Craig, announced in October 2005, proved controversial. Following Die Another Day (2002), Eon decided to reboot the franchise, attempting to counteract fun elements of previous entries and instead explore a less experienced, more vulnerable Bond.