 Michael G. Wilson had stated Casino Royale would either be filmed or take place in Prague and South Africa . However , Eon Productions encountered problems in securing film locations in South Africa . After no other locations became available , the producers had to reconsider their options . In September 2005 , Martin Campbell and director of photography Phil <unk> were scouting Paradise Island in the Bahamas as a possible location for the film . On 6 October 2005 , Martin Campbell confirmed Casino Royale would film in the Bahamas and " maybe Italy " . In addition to the extensive location filming , studio work including choreography and stunt co @-@ ordination practice was performed at the Barrandov Studios in Prague , and at Pinewood Studios , where the film used several stages , the paddock tank and the 007 Stage . Further shooting in the UK was scheduled for Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey , the cricket pavilion at Eton College ( although that particular scene was cut from the completed movie ) and the Millbrook Vehicle Proving Ground in Bedfordshire . 
