The new 007: who will replace Daniel Craig?

From the moment Daniel Craig announced in 2019 Yes there is no time to die this is his fifth and final film as international spy James BondRumors began, and did not stop, about who might take his place.

They saw themselves coming and the names coming, just. Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill, Idris Elbe and become the star of euphoria, Jacob Elordiwas whispered in connection with the expected duty, and Lashana Lynch became the first woman to hold the 007 title when her role as Nomi took over from Bond in the last film.

But Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli said it would “take a while” before naming Craig’s replacement.

“It was a big decision,” Broccoli said Different a few days ago at the Longacre Theater on Broadway, where Craig had just premiered Macbetha work he does and in which he leads the cast.

“It’s not just about choosing the leading man. it’s something more complicated. It’s a complete rethink of where we’re going. But now I’m here to celebrate one of the best actors on the planet, Daniel Craig. “

praise after praise

Broccoli praised Craig’s acting ability, which he supported as producer of all five of his Bond films, from Royal Casino in 2006 to No Time to Die in 2021.

“He has an incredible range and can do anything,” Broccoli continued, praising Daniel Craig. “He’s simply the greatest actor of all time … and I think the audience will love this performance because it’s funny, dangerous, everything you want.”

The rudest Bond

A few months ago, on the occasion of his farewell to James Bond, Craig said New York Times: “I would like to introduce a certain coherence … I might be remembered as the rugged Bond. I do not know. That’s my Bond and I have to face it. But I really enjoy it. “

Is it humbling to play these characters defined by being capable and resourceful and then go through a real life experience that reminds you that we are all at the mercy of these larger forces?

Well, in any case, I don’t feel that way. Often, I feel like I’m a normal person. I feel no connection to the characters I play. Really. They are just like that. Many things have been relativized. It’s just hard not to look at the world differently. I’m sure it’s the same for everyone.

-A video circulates a speech where you talk to your colleagues and the technical team at the end of filming “There is no time to die “. Tears welled up in your eyes at the end and I was so comforted to see you show emotions, that you could have been weak up to that point.

I don’t show myself to the world as much as people would like, but this is my choice. I probably had a problem and made people form their own opinion of me. But I am an incredibly emotional person.

I’m an artist, that’s what I earn. And the clip you say is the end of 15 years of my life where I put everything I can put into it. I would be kind of a sociopath if I didn’t have a lump in my throat at the end. Fortunately, I am not a sociopath.

CJL