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[Vauxhall]

Inevitably, after SKYFALL, there will be discussion about whether Daniel Craig will continue and return in BOND 24. This seems as good a place as any to start.

Daniel Craig tells the BBC that he'll keep going in the role of Bond until he's told to stop.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...t-arts-17597603

Admittedly that might all change, but great news for now!

[Matt_13]

NICE!

[Dustin]

Could that theory to replace the lead for every new generation come into play here? A new actor every 10 years, give or take?

[S K Y F A L L]

I like it, I like it a lot. I'm hoping for "6 Bonds and 60 years," in 2022.

[Mr_Wint]

Craig, please stop.

[MarkA]

Craig, please do not stop. (not yet anyway, best Bond since Connery by far).

[Matt_13]

Agreed Mark.

[mttvolcano]

I had the weirdest dream a couple days ago...I just now remembered it. (dont you hate when that happens?)
Anyway, the dream consisted of an interview in which Craig said he would return as James Bond because it was too physically demanding.
I certainly hope that's not the case. Not saying it was a vision or anything, just that I had a weird dream about this.

[Major Tallon]

I'm firmly in the group that is happy to have Craig remain as Bond for the foreseeable future.

[killkenny kid]

Same here, good news indeed.

[Vauxhall]

Five or six would be a nice round number, particularly if SKYFALL reintroduces some of the old "classic Bond" elements. If Dame Judi retires from the role of M soon, it would be good to have at least a couple of movies for Craig's Bond to develop a different chemistry with a new superior, before handing over the mantle.

[Syndicate]

IF anyone have not notice yet Daniel Craig have spoke. What is his view on the future of playing Bond and how long.

Here is another link to it.

http://www.movieweb....raig-featurette

Edited by Syndicate, 03 April 2012 - 09:46 PM.

[Conlazmoodalbrocra]

I'm a huge fan of Craig's and I want him to continue for as long as possible. I reckon he could do another 3 films at least after Skyfall, provided they were released every two years a la the traditional method of releasing Bond movies.

[Guy Haines]

Intriguing. I'm not so much hooked by "I'll keep going till they tell me to stop" - I'd thought that was likely - as Craig's comment that Skyfall will be "different from the last two" and the BBC man's comment that it will have "fewer gadgets" (interesting since Q returns) and be "less super hero and more super spy".

If not taking its cue from CR or QoS, then what?

[Syndicate]

BBC man's comment that it will have "fewer gadgets" (interesting since Q returns) and be "less super hero and more super spy".

A super spy is a super hero type spy. I should say they both about the same. There really not much different on it. Nick Fury is on the Mission Impossible world, The Man From Uncle, The Avenger, xXx, Get Smart, Johnny English and son are also those type.

[Trevelyan 006]

I'd Prefer Craig To Stay On Until At Least The 25th Movie. Anything After, Is Mere Icing On The Cake.

[x007AceOfSpades]

I see at least 2 more films with him. He is in great shape, and is always willing to do it again, and seems to enjoy it a lot. I'm all for it!

[thecasinoroyale]

I hope he stays on, there is no forseeable reason for him not to leave. The fans love him, the stuidos love him, the box-office loves him and he works!! It's in Craig's court to decide his fate as Bond as it stands I feel, so if he is as passionate for the job as he says, I'm a happy Bond fan!

As I said in previous threads about this issue, generations grew up with Connery and Moore. Dalton and Lazenby made an impact but not enough for the majority to recognise/remember in the mainstream. Brosnan was nearly there with a good run of 4 for a new generation of fans, so I pray that Craig stays on as long as he can to cement another big generation of fans to follow the series, but for us current fans to have another Connery/Moore comfort in really knowing our Bond and what to expect without a worry if this is his last, does he want to stay etc...

Here's hoping!

[J B]

Daniel Craig's cool, so I think he can definitely assume the role longer. I'll see how Skyfall shapes up to be, before moving him above say, Pierce Brosnan, for example. All of the Bond actors are cool, and have brought something to the role, but it's just a matter of who I like watching more in the role. I can see Craig doing a 24th film for sure, and maybe even a 25th and 26th, if they make those quick enough within the decade.

[sharpshooter]

I always back the incumbent.

It's a special role and I'd prefer not to have a new guy every second film. Make a solid era out of it.

[thecasinoroyale]

It's a special role and I'd prefer not to have a new guy every second film. Make a solid era out of it.

That's what I hope EON and Craig value also sharpshooter. A special role indeed and if you're are blessed to be chosen to take the role and do it so well, make it solid, as you say.

[Matt_13]

Good point of view there Sharpshooter. Never really considered how significant the role is film making. The actor chosen deserves an era to define himself with it. Great point.

[Messervy]

It's a special role and I'd prefer not to have a new guy every second film. Make a solid era out of it.

That's also what I've always thought. The audience needs time to get acquainted with a new actor bringing along his own take on the role. we want to feel something for Bond, we want to develop a genuine attachment to him. And that's not really possible if an actor just does a couple films.

[Mr_Wint]

Yes and no. A "one-actor"-era with films is only interesting as long as it is in contrast with the opposite (i.e. actors that never got the same chance).

In a perfect world, we would have had "five films / actor" and everyone would be "happy". But reality is often not that predictable, and thank god for that. I love OHMSS, but I will also admit that this film would not be the same if it was part of an established actor's suite of films. It is a unique Bondfilm in many ways and Lazenby's one-film show just adds a new dimension to the film. They could have given CR (2006) the same treatment by following it up with a different, smoother, actor starring in less pretentious films. It would benefit CR, the series as a whole as well as Craig's career. Craig wants to leave his mark on the series, but QOS did nothing to help him with that.

[SecretAgentFan]

Here we go again...

[SteveBolton]

I think he will do five, anything after that is a bonus.

[SecretAgentFan]

He will certainly do a fourth one. After that I could imagine that EON wants him to do at least one more (just to stick it to PB). But after five films (even if 24 and 25 will be out within the next four years) it will be 2016 (more likely it will be much later). And even if Bond 26 followed another two years later it would be a pretty long tenure for Craig (2006-2018).

In the end, it all depends on the timing of the next films. Two year-rhythm? Three year-rhythm?

Bond 23: 2014 or 2015?
Bond 24: 2016 or 2018?
Bond 25: 2018 or 2021?

The way these films have become huge complex enterprises with extensive pre-planning, a two year-rhythm seems to be not enough for a proper preparation (including refreshing the creative batteries).

[Messervy]

The way these films have become huge complex enterprises with extensive pre-planning, a two year-rhythm seems to be not enough for a proper preparation (including refreshing the creative batteries).

Very sensible indeed.
I highly doubt we'll resume the "every 2 year Bond" trend.

[S K Y F A L L]

I think they could do a Bond film every-2-years. I wonder if they have considered any writers or directors for Bond 24 yet. Returning to a release date pattern would be great news but I wouldn't like to wait every-3-years since I've been accustomed to the every-2-year releases.

[Messervy]

A bit off-topic but somehow related to this release pattern issue, the thing I actually miss most is seeing the title of the next Bond movie at the end of the current one, saying "James Bond will be back in ...". That was so mighty iconic!