Daniels, 56, first played the character in 2006’s Casino Royale. He then starred in four more films: Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre, and 2021’s No Time to Die, the fifth and final one.

Daniel Craig says I don’t care

In a recent conversation with an entertainment news outlet DiversityThe actor was asked about his choice to step into the shoes of the acclaimed spy agent. “If you were to pass the torch of James Bond, who would you like to see play him?”

To which he had only three words to respond: “I don’t care.” He was asked how many times he has played this character on screen. “I’m going to get it wrong,” he said, “I have to count them. I don’t know.”

Who is the next Bond?

Previously, Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan have played the role of James Bond on screen.

Other actors such as Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Luke Evans, Richard Madden, Theo James, Henry Golding and Cillian Murphy were also reported to have been approached for the role but there has been no final confirmation.

Daniel’s next film

Daniels is preparing for the release of his upcoming rom-com Queer, which is scheduled to release on February 13, 2025. Streaming platform Mubi recently canceled its Mubi Fest Istanbul at the eleventh hour in protest of the local authority’s ban on screenings. Weird. He will also reprise his role of Detective Benoit Blanc in the third Knives Out film titled Wake Up Dead Man.