Daniel Craig as a blue steel-eyed James Bond captured the spy’s cold and ruthless manner (as described by creator Ian Fleming) in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. However, absent was the swagger and dry air of sophistication that Craig’s predecessors brought to the role, in varying amounts. The character had become less a suave agent carrying out his orders for queen and country, more a morally-compromised killing machine whose disillusionment recalls Matt Damon as Jason Bourne – rather than Sean Connery as 007 going back to Dr. No.
It’s for those reasons that Craig’s run as James Bond has been heralded by some, decried by others. Earlier this year, Bond series producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson announced their interest in locking Craig down to portray 007 for the next decade (or, rather, five films) following the release of Skyfall this November. That public revelation rallied masses of Craig supporters and detractors alike – prompting arguments about just what, exactly, makes for a good screen version of the character (and whether or not Craig has it).
That was well before marketing got properly underway for Skyfall, with trailers and behind-the-scenes footage suggesting that director Sam Mendes’ promises to deliver a proper Bond movie (as he puts it, “a big fabulous escapist movie” for the 21st century) are more than just hot air. Craig remains physically-fierce and hardened in the face as ever, but his 007 appears to undergo a humbling metamorphosis in Skyfall, evolving from a glorified thug (armed with a gun and a license to kill) into a classier, but still deadly, government employee. Hence, the overall reception could be more positive for today’s announcement that Craig has worked out a deal to return as 007 for two additional films after Skyfall.
MI6 is confirming the new contract for Craig, but points out there’s a precedent for Bond actors dropping their commitment early – as happened with both Connery and Timothy Dalton. Moreover, EON Productions heads are said to have enjoyed the non-aggressive production timeline for the 23rd Bond film, resulting from a prolonged break between Quantum of Solace and Skyfall (as a result of MGM’s financial woes). That could mean the studio will be less inclined to adhere to a rigid two-year break between installments from hereon out – and, if an extended delay were to occur, it could encourage Craig to walk away prematurely after just one more Bond film.
However, there are currently no signs that EON Productions has plans to do that, seeing how it’s already gone and set screenwriters to begin developing the next two Bond films starring Craig. The actor has let it be known he does not intend to take on another role until after the new year – and the slow progress on David Fincher’s The Girl Who Played with Fire adaptation (where Craig would reprise his role as investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist) ensures the actor won’t have any other priorities demanding his attention in the foreseeable future.
Are you excited to see Craig play James Bond for (at least) two more films?
Skyfall opens in U.S. theaters on November 9th, 2012.
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Source: MI6
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If we think of the James Bond we have now (really, he’s Jason Bourne) as the 007 we will have in the future then, certainly, Daniel Craig is our man — even when he celebrates his 50th birthday in a few years.
In 1962 Sean Connery (of Cary Grant/John F. Kennedy sophistication) was also a man of his era and looked back upon as a “icon” of his time. A decade later Bond became Roger Moore and so on.
Who’s to say what James Bond 007 will look like (be like) in the next phase? Personally, I’d like to see the Bond that author Ian Fleming created which, interesting enough, is a combination of Connery and Craig. That secret agent would be one to behold.
I think Craig makes a good 007
I think Craig makes a good 007.hes perfect egotistial,style is great
I think Craig makes a good 007.hes perfect egotistial,style is great.can’t wait til the next bond move..
It’s high time I heard some substantiation for the James Bourne criticism apart from, “Well, it was in one critic and/or another’s review, so…”
I think Craog provides the perfect egotistical, cold, romantic, intelligent, arrogant mix making it always exciting to see him on screen as a Bond. I’ve seen all the Bond films and in my opinion Skyfall was the best. Between the plot, the antagonist and the way they were able to set it all up at the end for more films in a satisfying and understanding way was perfect. I can’t wait to see more 007!
Daniel Craig is the best James Bond portrayer yet! Can’t wait for next film!
I don’t like Daniel Craig as James Bond. And who ever heard of Bond movies without sex?
My son says he’s more like the Bond in the books. Yes and no. There will never be another SEan Connery. But I remember my friend MH and I did not like him either to begin with.
Those movies were funny and sensual though. Craig doesn’t have any sense of senuality. He loved Vesper Lynd, but what after that?
I’d like to see a new Bond. A really good one.
i’m sure that craig will do more then 5 movies of jb series
Uh… he breaks off mad chick wtf are u talking about?
Skyfall was a good movie, but still not up to Bond calliber! Yet 1000 times better than Quantam of Solace. Also, why did Danial Craig look so awful throughout the film? And what is with that stupid haircut? The man looked old and haggared. Certainly not the “sex” symbol of yesteryear.
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I love daniel Craig as James Bond. He brings a more human role than a superhero like the others that have been bond
Still gotta love Sean Connery though
I love daniel Craig as James Bond. He brings a more human role than a superhero like the others that have been bond
Still gotta love Sean Connery though