News: Daniel Craig on Whether or Not He Will Return as Bond

Daniel Craig has finally opened up a bit about whether or not he will be returning to the role that made him famous. Bond. James Bond. 

While speaking with Time Out London, he answered some important questions regarding the future of the Bond franchise. 

Did you always plan to play Bond for a fourth time? It's been ten years now.

"Well, I was contracted to do another one. That was all set up. But at the studio there was a real keenness to get it done as soon as possible. In fact, there was a conversation at one point that went: “Let’s film two movies back to back.” I just went: “You’re out of your fucking minds.” In the nicest possible way. They’re just too big.’"

Can you imagine doing another Bond movie?

"Now? I’d rather break this glass and slash my wrists. No, not at the moment. Not at all. That’s fine. I’m over it at the moment. We’re done. All I want to do is move on."

You want to move on from Bond for good?

"I haven’t given it any thought. For at least a year or two, I just don’t want to think about it. I don’t know what the next step is. I’ve no idea. Not because I’m trying to be cagey. Who the fuck knows? At the moment, we’ve done it. I’m not in discussion with anybody about anything. If I did another Bond movie, it would only be for the money."

Do you care who plays Bond after you?

"Look, I don’t give a fuck. Good luck to them! All I care about is that if I stop doing these things we’ve left it in a good place and people pick it up and make it better. Make it better, that’s all."

If an actor was offered Bond and came to you looking for advice, what would you say to him – or her?

"Literally I’d say two things. Firstly, it’s your decision. Don’t listen to anybody else. Well, do listen to everybody, but you have to make the choice at the end of the day. It’s your bed to lie on. And don’t be shit! Don’t be shit. You’ve got to step up. People do not make movies like this any more. This is really rare now. So don’t be shit."

And if someone rang you and said: 'I’ve taken the 007 gig'. What advice would you have for them?

"Don’t be shit! Go for it. Embrace it. Some clichéd line like that. But no, just make sure you’re great. You’ve got to push yourself as far as you can. It’s worth it, it’s James Bond."