Daniel Craig is exhausted after playing James Bond for 15 years.

Daniel became overwhelmed with work when he started receiving multiple job assignments.

December 8th 2024.

Daniel Craig is exhausted after playing James Bond for 15 years.
In an interview, Daniel Craig opened up about his experience playing James Bond and how it took a toll on him. He admitted that taking on one of the most iconic roles in British cinema was not an easy feat, but he was determined to make his mark. For 15 years, Daniel portrayed the suave 007, making him the actor with the longest run as Bond in the beloved Ian Fleming franchise.

As his final Bond film, No Time To Die, hits theaters in 2021, the question of who will take over the role has been a hot topic in the acting world. Many big names have been thrown into the mix, but all eyes are on who could possibly live up to Daniel's performance. However, amidst all the buzz, the 56-year-old actor shared that his time as Bond left him feeling "exhausted" and "strung out."

Looking back, Daniel believes he overworked himself in the early days of his career. When he started receiving lucrative offers, he couldn't bring himself to turn them down. He explained, "Most actors are out of work for large chunks, so you take your job offers - but they left me empty. Then, bottom line, I got paid." However, he has now learned to prioritize his well-being and is taking on a much smaller workload.

Between his debut in Casino Royale and his final appearance in Skyfall, Daniel appeared in 12 separate projects, not including the three Bond films. This took a toll on him emotionally, and it would take him six months to recover after each Bond film. But since his last Bond film, Spectre, in 2015, he has only taken on seven feature films, including his final Bond appearance. This includes popular films such as Knives Out and a cameo in Star Wars, as well as a new project, Queer, based on William S. Burroughs' work.

Despite the intense workload, Daniel has no regrets about signing on for Bond and insists that he still deeply cares about the franchise. He clarified, "I keep saying I don't [care], because people ask me all the time and I'm an ornery, grumpy old man, so I say I don't give a s***. But I care about it deeply - deeply." However, he also understands that the fate of 007 is now in the hands of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, and he trusts them to take the franchise where it needs to go.

During the interview, Daniel also discussed his thoughts on 2008's Quantum of Solace, stating that it should have never been made in the first place. He explained that the film was affected by the 2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike, and they had to start production without a completed script. This led to him having to write a significant part of the film himself. Looking back, he admitted that it "didn't quite work" and emphasized the importance of having a solid script before starting production.

Despite his reservations about the film, Quantum of Solace received a respectable 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and was well-received by critics at the time. Since his departure, there has been much speculation about who will take over the role of Bond, as well as who will be the next Bond girl. Some of the most talked-about names include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Rege-Jean Page, and James Norton.

In conclusion, Daniel Craig's tenure as James Bond has come to an end, and his replacement is yet to be announced. Whoever takes on the role will have big shoes to fill, but Daniel believes that the franchise is in good hands with Broccoli and Wilson. As for his future, Daniel is excited to take on smaller projects and prioritize his well-being.

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