Daniel Craig wanted for 5 more James Bond movies
This multi-million dollar deal will put Daniel Craig at eight James Bond movies altogether, making him the longest serving 007 in the franchise's history. Roger Moore has seven Bond adventures under his belt, not counting his appearance in The Cannonball Run, where he plays a spoof of the character going unnamed.
Skyfall producer Michael G. Wilson had this to say.
"Daniel's been a terrific Bond, a superb actor and a terrific man. The fans love him and I don't think there's a better actor to play the part.
Filming (on Skyfall) has gone very well so far and I'd love Daniel to surpass Roger's record and do eight pictures. Daniel's been an absolute pleasure to be around because he takes the role so seriously.
There's really no one more passionate about making these films work than him...He's a filmmaker's dream. A lot of people have said Daniel's been their favorite Bond since Sean Connery and I can't argue with them. He's doing a great job."
Filming (on Skyfall) has gone very well so far and I'd love Daniel to surpass Roger's record and do eight pictures. Daniel's been an absolute pleasure to be around because he takes the role so seriously.
There's really no one more passionate about making these films work than him...He's a filmmaker's dream. A lot of people have said Daniel's been their favorite Bond since Sean Connery and I can't argue with them. He's doing a great job."
Casino Royale, which marked Daniel Craig's first turn as James Bond, stands as the most profitable entry in the twenty-three film franchise. Michael G. Wilson continued to talk about the latest one, Skyfall, comparing it to what Sean Connery did in the 60s.
"The director Sam Mendes and Daniel are taking it back to a 60s feel - more Sean. I think that's what the fans wanted. There's a magical Goldfinger feel surrounding it all. It's all very exciting. I can't wait for people to see the movie because I think we're making a very special Bond."
Michael G. Wilson reveals that there is a plan to get all six James Bonds together for a special retrospective timed to the release of Skyfall. Those actors include Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. David Niven, who played 007 in the original 1967 Casino Royale, passed away in 1983.
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Skyfall comes to theaters November 9th, 2012 and stars Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Craig, Helen McCrory, Javier Bardem, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Bérénice Marlohe, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris. The film is directed by Sam Mendes.
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Matthew Melange
That's a shame, i understand that they're desperate for someone who can put people in the movie theater seats, i heard a rumor that they were thinking of going for ewan mcgregor before they decided on craig, but i think mcgregor would've been a far more interesting choice
4 months agoby @Matthew-MelangeFlag
Titanictom
Actually Moore and Sean Connery are Tied at 7 films each{never say never again is a remake of ThunderBall...Made by a diffrent film Company....But a Bond film Nun the Less!!!}
5 months agoby @titanictomFlag
Donabell C. De Apera
My God! At last my Dad being Jane Zeta K. Bond has a new film... just don't react because he will be mad...
5 months agoby @rosyjaneFlag
JonSpidey07
is this possible?
if it is then Im set!
more James Bond movies for my dad and I
couldnt love this franchise more than anyone else :)
5 months agoby @jonspidey07Flag
Diaigma
Darn. I was looking forward to a new face :P
5 months agoby @diaigmaFlag
zeus
@ejk1 Let me recommend some movies he has done- Takers, the loosers, rock n rolla(Guy Ritchie) and yes, check out an english show he did recently called Luther, i think thats where you can see his po po skills.
5 months agoby @zeusFlag
CUPID
Nah!...thats not gonna happen maybe two for the most but thats it.
5 months agoby @cupidFlag
MovieManiac
He's the best bond we've ever had in my opinion so I would love to see him take on 5 more films.
5 months agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
ejk1
@zeus Good call. I wasn't aware Elba is British (I've only seen him as Heimdall in Thor--he didn't say much). I could get behind that if he can establish himself a little bit more in films over the next three years.
5 months agoby @ejk1Flag
TheFury
Well, looking at his two failures of this year, Cowboys and Aliens and Dream House, I wouldn't be surprised if he did take the deal.
5 months agoby @TheFuryFlag
Tmontana
daniel is the best bond since sean but idk if he will even want to do that many more bond movies after skyfall..
5 months agoby @tmontanaFlag
TheFury
Idris Elba is to ghetto acting to play Bond. Craig's in better shape than Connery and Moore both were in they're times as Bond. He'll last.
5 months agoby @TheFuryFlag
zeus
@bawnian-dexeus Unfortunately, that is very true.
5 months agoby @zeusFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@zeus If they actually decide to make Bond a diverse character, Idris is the only choice they've got.
5 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Sean
@bawnian-dexeus
Thanks, i guess :p
5 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
zeus
@ejk1, how do u feel about Idris Elba?
5 months agoby @zeusFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@themoviefanatic You seem to have all the answers :p
5 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Sean
@bawnian-dexeus
They'll probably change their minds about him being Bond in the rest of the Bond movies.
5 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
If he can do it, fine, but age is gonna show and makeup can only go so far.
5 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
felipe-11
As much as I love Daniel in the role and have no problem with this, I doubt it'll happen.
Btw, I hope Mendes isn't getting too retro on this, I think what made Casino Royale so strong was how current and realistic it was.
5 months agoby @felipe-11Flag
ejk1
@zeus Not really cheek, but truth. There is a black Leiter. As for a black Bond, I don't see it happening at this point. I know of no black English actors that are up to the task. but if you can come up with a credible name, please let me know.
5 months agoby @ejk1Flag
ChiRep_1
Talk about a blockbuster deal, I can see 2 maybe 3 more films but certainly not 5. He is the best Bond IMO so the more the marrier.
5 months agoby @ChiRep-1Flag
m2
Hope so.
5 months agoby @m2Flag
J. David
What @moviegeek said.
5 months agoby @moviefreak97Flag
Salemwolf711
he is a great bond but he is getting to old
5 months agoby @Salemwolf711Flag
supermanvenom
Love it. Please keep him as bond.
5 months agoby @supermanvenomFlag
MovieWiz001
woah... okay
5 months agoby @moviewiz001Flag
moviegeek
I love him as Bond, but yikes. That's quite a commitment.
5 months agoby @moviegeekFlag
TheDude1
I like the idea because he is such an awesome James Bond but I am worried like some others are. He is getting older and these movies usually have a gap of about 3 to 4 years.
5 months agoby @thedude1Flag
zeus
yes Daniel is great but like @randle says, it may not be 5,but then again you never know, he does keep himself looking good and it all depends on the time scale of the releases
5 months agoby @zeusFlag