November 5th 2024.
Daniel Craig, the iconic actor who has portrayed James Bond for over 15 years, recently announced that he is done with the role after the release of No Time To Die in 2021. He holds the record for the longest tenure as Bond, a role that was created by Ian Fleming in 1953 and brought to the big screen in 1962 with Sean Connery as the first Bond. Craig's performance as the famous suave British spy has made him a fan favorite, solidifying his place in the franchise's history.
However, it seems that Craig has grown tired of constantly being asked about who will take over the role after him. In a recent interview with Variety, when asked about his thoughts on the next Bond actor, Craig simply replied with three words: "I don't care." Ouch! Despite having a successful career before Bond, including roles in Road to Perdition, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and Munich, Craig will always be associated with the famous spy.
In a 2022 interview with The Times, Craig revealed that he initially thought he would only do one Bond film, but after the success of Casino Royale, he decided to continue with the franchise. He even asked if he could kill off the character at the end of No Time To Die, to which producer Barbara Broccoli agreed. However, the studio was not on board with this decision, as they wanted to continue the franchise.
Speaking of the next Bond film, Broccoli stated that they are still trying to figure out how to reinvent the franchise for the next chapter. There have been rumors surrounding who will take over the role, with names like Paul Mescal, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, and Tom Hardy in the mix. But according to the bookies, Mescal is currently the favorite to play Bond.
Meanwhile, Craig has been exploring different genres with roles in Knives Out and Glass Onion, admitting that his new goal is to make people laugh. He believes that laughter is cathartic and necessary in the current state of the world. And while Craig moves on from Bond, fans can't help but speculate about the future of the franchise. If you have any celebrity news, videos, or pictures, please share them with our entertainment team. We would love to hear from you.
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