July 18th 2024.
Daniel Craig, known for his role as 007 in the James Bond franchise, is making an appearance in Loewe's latest campaign. But what caught everyone's attention was his Coronation Street-inspired look. We're all used to seeing him in a sharp black suit, chasing criminals in the underworld. But this time, he's donning something that wouldn't be out of place while grocery shopping at Bettabuy.
With his new look, the name's not Bond, James Bond. It's Watts, Curly Watts. During a photoshoot for the Spanish label Loewe, the 56-year-old actor bore a striking resemblance to the iconic character played by Kevin Kennedy on the beloved ITV soap for 20 years. Curly, a former binman and supermarket manager, was a well-known face on the street until he left in 2003 to join his wife Emma in her job transfer to Newcastle.
But it's not just the outfit that's giving off Coronation Street vibes. His glasses are also reminiscent of another iconic character, Reg Holdsworth. The resemblance is uncanny. Of course, Curly is most remembered for his turbulent relationship with the ditsy barmaid, Raquel Wolstenhulme.
With his wavy hair, a cozy knitted jumper, and oversized glasses, Daniel is worlds away from his usual suave self. Fans on social media were quick to point out the Curly Watts chic he was sporting. One fan even shared a side-by-side photo of Daniel and Curly, captioning it "Daniel Craig with some Curly Watts chic."
This isn't the first time Coronation Street has crossed paths with James Bond. Honor Blackman, a former Bond girl, made an appearance on the soap in 2004 as Rula Romanoff, a friend of Rita Tanner. And let's not forget the fabulous Joanna Lumley, who appeared in On Her Majesty's Secret Service before crossing over to the cobbles as Ken Barlow's love interest, Elaine Perkins. She was supposed to make a comeback in 2009, but due to scheduling conflicts, her character was changed to Martha Fraser. But that didn't stop Ken from having yet another affair.
But it's not just actors who have crossed over between these two British institutions. Lucien Laviscount, who played Ryan Connor's mate Ben Richardson in 2009, has been rumored to be the next Bond. Maybe there's a chance for Daniel to take on a new role as the Rovers Return's newest potman when he passes on the keys to his iconic Aston Martin.
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