Daniel Craig has offered his wild advice for the next James Bond after hanging up his 007 boots.
The 54-year-old actor stepped down from his role as a secret agent after the blockbuster No Time To Die and there has been much speculation about who is next – with Aaron Taylor Johnson and Henry Cavill top of the bookies’ favourites.
Daniel was asked what words of wisdom he had for his successor during an interview with Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott on Magic Radio.
‘Don’t be s**t!’: Daniel Craig gave his wild advice for the next James Bond after hanging up his 007 boots
The 007 Agent actor was promoting his latest film Knives Out with Kate Hudson when Ronan asked: “I’m not going to ask you the obvious, the elephant in the room.”
But I won’t ask you that question. What I’m going to ask you is…” before Kate interrupted, “What’s the elephant in the room?”
To which Ronan replied: “Who’s the next James Bond,” to which Daniel joked: “Like I know.”
Time for next 007: The 54-year-old actor retired from his role as a secret agent after the blockbuster No Time To Die and there is much speculation about who is next in line.
Then the Boyzone singer asked the actor what it takes to be “James Bond”.
Searching for words, Daniel said, “Oh, I don’t know. God…’ before adding: ‘Don’t be s**t!’.
The Casino Royale heartthrob’s hilarious response sparked laughter in the studio and Ronan exclaimed: “Yeah, my favorite quote.”
Funny: Daniel (L) was asked in an interview with Ronan Keating (R) and Harriet Scott what words of wisdom he had for his successor, to which the actor replied: “Don’t be s**t!”
The anticipation is building: The conversation then turned to the large list of names of actors who could take his place. Kate added: “I’m so intrigued by this, can’t wait to find out”
Hollywood Stars: Kate and Daniel hit the road promoting their latest film, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
The conversation then turned to the long list of names of actors who could take his place.
Kate added: “I’m so intrigued by this, I can’t wait to find out.”
Earlier this week, it was reported that Aaron met with 007 producers to discuss the iconic role after Daniel’s departure.
The new 007? Earlier this week, it was reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson (L) met with producers to discuss the iconic role after Daniel’s departure. Henry Cavill (R) is also one of the bookies’ favourites
According to Puck News, Aaron sat down with producer Barbara Broccoli and sources said the meeting went “really well” after he reportedly filmed a secret audition late last year.
MailOnline has reached out to Aaron and Barbara’s representatives for comment.
In December, it was reported that Aaron shot scenes as a secret agent and filmed the memorable “gun barrel teaser footage” that has appeared in the movies over the years.
Iconic: In December, it was reported that Aaron shot scenes as a secret agent and filmed the memorable “gun barrel teaser footage” that has appeared in the films over the years
A source told The Sun at the time: “Aaron impressed bosses so much that he filmed one of the franchise’s famous teaser scenes, which all the actors do. This move brings him one step closer to signing the contract.”
They added, “brand executives were truly impressed by his unique blend of intense acting and his impressive catalog of action films.”
Aaron, who is married to Fifty Shades Of Gray director Sam Taylor-Johnson, 55, starred in blockbusters Avengers: Age of Ultron and Godzilla.
Binding? Tom Hardy (L) and James Norton (R) are both 6/1 favorites to succeed Craig
It follows that Idris Elba has left behind “years of discussions” with film executives to become the next Bond and pave the way for a new 007.
Bookmaker William Hill then had Henry Cavill leading the way at 5/2, Regé Jean-Page at 4/1, followed by Tom Hardy and James Norton at 6/1 each and Chiwetel Ejiofor at 7/1.
Henry (39) recently announced he was leaving The Witcher while Australian actor Liam Hemsworth took on the role of Geralt of Rivia.
Craig appeared in five Bond films, from Casino Royale to No Time To Die.
Bend: It follows that Idris Elba has left behind “years of talks” with film bosses to become the next Bond and pave the way for a new 007
Source: Daily Mail
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