Producers are hopeful that Daniel Craig will continue playing James Bond – despite claims that he was set to leave the franchise.
Plenty of actors have been rumoured to replace the 48-year-old, including Aidan Turner, Idris Elba and Tim Hiddleston – however, a Bond executive producer for the last four films has said otherwise.
Callum McDougall and fellow producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli hope that Daniel will return as the infamous 007.
When asked who could replace Daniel recently, Callum told the BBC, “I wish I knew. We love Daniel, we would love Daniel to return as Bond.
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“Without any question, he is absolutely Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson’s first choice and I know they are hoping for him to come back.”
The news comes after Daniel previously said that he would rather “slash my wrist” than reprise the role again.
However, it was reported earlier this year that Sony has offered the star $150 million to return as James Bond.
According to RadarOnline, Bond bosses hope to film two films “virtually back-to-back, preferably featuring Daniel as 007 before he passes the figurative baton to someone else for a third movie that will mark the start of the new era.”
