
Daniel Craig reveals the reason he initially rejected the chance to play James Bond after teasing who the next 007 could be
Daily MailDaniel Craig has revealed he initially rejected the chance to play James Bond as he was fearful it could limit other opportunities for him in the movie industry. Daniel Craig has revealed he initially rejected the chance to play James Bond as he was fearful it could limit other opportunities for him in the movie industry The actor, 56, portrayed 007 in five movies spanning from 2006's Casino Royale to 2021's No Time To Die, but admits he had reservations about taking the part of the legendary spy He said: 'I think I felt that I had to prove myself. It comes after Daniel teased who the next James Bond could be when he made a cryptic joke at 2024 Governors Awards on Sunday. Daniel recently teased who the next James Bond could be when he made a cryptic joke at 2024 Governors Awards on Sunday 'Let’s just get something out of the way,' Daniel began.
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