Daniel Craig defined what prompted him to play James Bond forward of his closing outing because the British spy.
The actor signed on to play 007 within the 2006 movie On line casino Royale and performed him 4 extra occasions up till No Time to Die, which was launched a yr in the past this month.
Talking on the movie’s official six-part podcast, the actor stated he solely accepted the function after making certain he may do one thing totally different to what had come earlier than with actors, together with Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan.
“The deal was, I stated to [producers] Barbara [Broccoli] and Michael [G Wilson] earlier than I learn the script – it is so boastful, it is ridiculous – I simply stated I am unable to do an impression of one thing that is come earlier than,” Craig stated.
He continued: “I am unable to recreate what you have finished earlier than. Good although that’s, I am unable to do it. I am unable to are available in and try to be one thing that individuals count on.”
Craig advised them: “I can are available in and try to reinvent it, as a result of that to me is fascinating and attention-grabbing.”
Daniel Craig had one request earlier than signing on to play James Bond
Fortunately, the producers had the very same thought in thoughts.
“As an alternative of them saying, ‘Thanks very a lot, bye,’ they stated, ‘Yeah, that is precisely what we wish you to do.'”
Earlier this week, Bond producer Michael G Wilson revealed the age of the actor who would subsequent play Bond, successfully ruling out two former favourites.
No Time to Die is offered to stream on Prime Video now. Discover our evaluate right here.
