Raoul Silva (also known as Tiago Rodrigues) is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall. He is portrayed by Javier Bardem.

The main antagonist in the 2012 James Bond film, Skyfall, he was portrayed by Spanish actor, Javier Bardem, and was later referenced in the film's sequel, Spectre (2015), where a …

M: Mr. Silva, you're going to be transferred to Belmarsh Prison, where you will be remanded in custody, until the Crown Prosecution Service deem you fit to stand trial...

Feb 28, 2025 · He’s the main villain in the 2012 James Bond film, Skyfall, with his character brought to life by Spanish star Javier Bardem. In Spectre (2015), a follow-on sequel, Silva’s …

Mar 19, 2025 · One of the most chilling performances in James Bond history almost did not come to life, as Javier Bardem nearly turned down the role of Raoul Silva.

Jul 26, 2021 · Javier Bardem memorably portrays Raoul Silva in James Bond's Skyfall, and the villain bears an almighty grudge against M. Is she his mother?

Mar 22, 2025 · Had Javier Bardem stuck to his initial instincts, Skyfall might have had a very different villain—one without the same eerie charisma as we got. But thanks to Mendes’ …

In the Bond film Skyfall, Bardem plays the lead antagonist/villain Raoul Silva. He is the first Spaniard to join the list of James Bond villains. He was originally offered the role of Renard in …

Mar 23, 2024 · Javier Bardem's Silva is a standout Bond villain, bringing a new level of emotional depth and theatrical relish to the character in Skyfall. If there's one quality that the James Bond...

After acquiring digital lists of MI6's undercover operatives, Silva proceeds to leak the data, with deadly consequences. His intent is to get into the mind of MI6's chief, M, with whom he holds …