He is portrayed by actor Simon Kassianides.įollowing the death of Vesper Lynd in Venice, Italy, James Bond learns by his superior M that Vesper has a French-Algerian boyfriend and that she had stolen the winnings Bond had acquired in his poker match with Le Chiffre so that she could pay for Kabira's release from an unnamed criminal organization. Kabira is also mentioned in the video game adaptation of the film. The character is first mentioned in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale before he appears in its sequel, the 2008 film Quantum of Solace as a minor antagonist. Yusef Kabira (Arabic: يوسف كبيرة) is a member of the shadow organization Quantum who seduces high-ranking women with valuable connections. make it quick.' ― Yusef to Bond after being defeated.
