 The cameo appearance of Clive Owen (qv) can be seen both as a nod  to the fact that Owen was rumored to be a contender to replace  Pierce Brosnan (qv) as James Bond in _Casino Royale (2006)_ (qv)  (denied by both EON and Owen), and a tribute to Peter Sellers (qv)  (the most famous actor to play Inspector Clouseau) who also parodied  James Bond in the spoof film, _Casino Royale (1967)_ (qv). Owens  role was originally intended for Pierce Brosnan, but his contract  with EON specifically prohibited him from appearing as a spy in a  tuxedo for at least five years after leaving the role of 007.