Dominic Greene

A businessman who trades water for power and lives by the cold logic of monopoly.

Dominic Greene serves as the primary antagonist in Quantum of Solace, the twenty-second entry in the James Bond series. Portrayed by Mathieu Amalric, he presents himself as an environmentalist entrepreneur focused on reforestation and charity funding, yet his true nature is far more sinister. As a leading member of the shadowy Quantum organization, Greene orchestrates a plot to overthrow the Bolivian government in exchange for controlling the nation's freshwater supply. Director Marc Forster specifically chose not to make him look grotesque, aiming instead to symbolize hidden evils within society through a calm, corporate demeanor that masks his ruthless ambition.

Quick Facts

First appears: Quantum of Solace (2008)

Lore & Background

Greene's operations are deeply embedded in corruption, utilizing a network of allies including CIA agent Gregg Beam and exiled Bolivian General Medrano. His plan involves staging a coup to install Medrano as president, securing exclusive rights to a seemingly barren desert region that holds Bolivia's water reserves. The contract he forces upon Medrano grants Greene control over 82% of the country's national resources, allowing Quantum to become the sole provider of water at significantly higher rates. To achieve this, Greene employs hitmen like Edmund Slate and relies on the protection of Guy Haines, a Special Branch bodyguard working for him who serves as an advisor to the British Prime Minister. His methods are transactional and cold; he views human life merely as collateral damage in his pursuit of resource dominance.

Reader's Guide

Mathieu Amalric modeled his performance on specific political figures, citing "the smile of Tony Blair" and "the craziness of Sarkozy," whom he described as a villain who walks around thinking he is in a Bond film. Amalric acknowledged that accepting the role was an easy decision because it would be impossible to tell his children he refused a chance to appear in a Bond film. He initially wanted makeup for the role, but Forster insisted on a natural look to reflect the character's hidden nature within society. Amalric noted that Quantum of Solace is not a love story like its predecessor but a revenge film, requiring a different performance dynamic.

Did You Know?

Mathieu Amalric modeled his performance on the smile of Tony Blair and the craziness of French politician Nicolas Sarkozy.
Dominic Greene is killed in the desert, found shot twice in the head with engine oil inside his stomach.