Bosco685 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Daniel Craig Done With JAMES BOND, Turns Down $99 Million According to a report from The Daily Mail, actor Daniel Craig has officially let MGM know that he's done playing James Bond, turning down an offer of £68 million ($99 million US) to return to the franchise for two more installments. Aside from the $99 million, the deal also included endorsements and profit sharing as a producer. Some estimates speculate that in reality, Craig is walking away from a figure closer to $175 million US. After four films as Bond, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre, where does Craig rank on your list of 007 actors? In related news, this reports suspiciously coincides with bookmakers around the world no longer accepting bets on whether Tom Hiddleston will succeed Craig as 007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brain Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 In related news, this reports suspiciously coincides with bookmakers around the world no longer accepting bets on whether Tom Hiddleston will succeed Craig as 007. He maybe a little 'low key' to play Bond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatsby77 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'd prefer Idris Elba, if only for 2-3 films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Cataldo Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Must be nice to be able to "turn down" $100 mil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red84 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I guess that means the series if over. There can only be one James Bond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Nooooo! Craig is second only to Connery. Loki is bond? Too skinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmfn33 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Id like them to go an older bond with Colin Firth.. he was awesome on Kingsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatsby77 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hiddleston's an inspired choice, and I'm happy for him if it's been offered but I agree -- he's too skinny, too pretty. The era of the efete Roger Moore / Pierce Brosnan Bond died with the release of The Bourne Identity. We need an older, built Bond who you can believe as a hired assassin. Granted, I know a lot of this is how you carry yourself, and I never would have imagined while watching say...Good Will Hunting or The Talented Mr. Ripley that Damon could transition into a legit action hero (which he did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punksdropdirtysrh Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 He was a good Bond. He's probably interested in other projects now. Brosnan was my personal favorite. Iris Elba would be a neat choice. I also think it would be cool to pick a young actor and do an origin style movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Has Matthew Goode been mentioned? Six months with a personal trainer and he's got it covered. He's a solid actor. Muscles can always be built, acting skills take way longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinzebac Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Must be nice to be able to "turn down" $100 mil. Plus "endorsements and profit sharing as producer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like pie Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 No mention of a female bond? BOND....JAMIE BOND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm not thrilled with any of the frontrunners. If it was up to me, I'd cast Richard Armitage for the role and take the series back to its Fleming-esque roots instead of the Jason Bourne rip-off it has become. Very happy to see the Daniel Craig era end - loved Casino Royale, but the last 3 films were all clunkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm not thrilled with any of the frontrunners. If it was up to me, I'd cast Richard Armitage for the role and take the series back to its Fleming-esque roots instead of the Jason Bourne rip-off it has become. Very happy to see the Daniel Craig era end - loved Casino Royale, but the last 3 films were all clunkers. He's Hydra....they'll never allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmfn33 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 He was a good Bond. He's probably interested in other projects now. Brosnan was my personal favorite. Iris Elba would be a neat choice. I also think it would be cool to pick a young actor and do an origin style movie. Hate to do another Kingsman reference but Taron Egerton would be great for this as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bane Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm not thrilled with any of the frontrunners. If it was up to me, I'd cast Richard Armitage for the role and take the series back to its Fleming-esque roots instead of the Jason Bourne rip-off it has become. Very happy to see the Daniel Craig era end - loved Casino Royale, but the last 3 films were all clunkers. Completely agree Gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustEatBrains Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 That blows, I think he rocked it as bond. He was stellar in Layer Cake as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 There is really only one Bond! If they do bring back Bond, than next time they should focus more on the book version. Craig was fun for awhile, now it`s time to get back to the basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revat Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 No mention of a female bond? BOND....JAMIE BOND Jane Bond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 No mention of a female bond? BOND....JAMIE BOND Jane Bond Tatiana Maslany? She might be Canadian, but she could pull it off. She also could also play M, Q, Felix, the Bond Girl, the Bond Babe, the henchman, the villain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
