The actor also admitted that he doesn’t know how many films he made as 007
During a special event celebrating 60 years of the James Bond franchise, Daniel Craig revealed that he has no interest in who will be the next actor to play the iconic secret agent. Craig, who first brought Bond to life in 2006 with the film Casino Royaleparticipated in several films until his definitive exit in 2021, in 007 – No Time to Die.
Asked by Variety who he would like to see take on the role, Craig was blunt:
I don’t care.
Production on a new James Bond film is still in its early stages. In 2023, the producer Greg Wilson confirmed that, although the release of a new feature film is planned, the project is not in active development. Barbara Broccolialso a producer, explained that ‘It’s going to take time; It’s a new reinvention, and we haven’t even started yet.’
Meanwhile, speculation about the next Bond continues. The producers stated that they will not look for an actor who is too young. Henry Cavill commented that he may be “too old” for the role, and rumors about Idris Elba were minimized. Aaron Taylor-Johnsonwho reportedly received an offer, avoided talking about the matter (via NME).
In 2022, Dave Bautistawho worked with Craig on Specter and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysterystated that the actor was “happier” since leaving the franchise. “You could feel he was under a lot of pressure. On the set of Glass Onion, it was the opposite,” Bautista said.
Craig and the co-protagonist of Queer, Drew Starkeyeven joked about the number of Bond films he starred in. “I’m going to make a mistake”said Craig, while Starkey commented: “Many”with Craig agreeing.
Source: Rollingstone
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