Did Heineken shell out millions of dollars to be in James Bond’s Skyfall? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Yea, this exceptionally large sum actually surpassed Daniel Craig’s paycheck for No Time to Die, which was a cool $25 million. So, what was the catch? Well, Bond’s signature drink – vodka martini, shaken not stirred – was swapped for a bottle of Heineken. Fans were not having it.

The James Bond franchise has long been synonymous with luxury brands. From Rolex watches to Aston Martin cars, it’s hard to imagine Bond without his array of high-end goods. But let’s be real, there’s a line, and this Heineken placement? Well, it felt like it was way on the wrong side of it. For decades, Bond was the epitome of suave sophistication, never seen without his beloved martini in hand. So, when Skyfall made room for a cold beer, the result wasn’t just product placement,...