Daniel Craig, who famously hung up his Walther PPK after ‘No Time to Die’ (2021), seems to have a rather relaxed approach to the question of his successor. When asked by *Variety* magazine who he would hand the James Bond baton to, Craig nonchalantly replied, “Whoever.”
This dismissive attitude comes as no surprise considering Craig’s tumultuous relationship with the iconic role. He famously stated in 2006, after signing on for ‘Casino Royale,’ that he only intended to play Bond for one film. However, the success of ‘Casino Royale’ was undeniable, and producer Barbara Broccoli reportedly convinced Craig to continue the role during a car ride back from the premiere.
Despite Craig’s lack of interest in the next Bond’s identity, fans are intensely curious about who will be the next to don the tuxedo. Since ‘No Time to Die,’ numerous actors have been thrown into the hat, with names like Idris Elba and Tom Hardy constantly circulating. In March 2023, reports surfaced that ‘Kick-Ass’ and ‘Bullet Train’ star Aaron Taylor-Johnson was offered the role, but no further updates have been made. According to *People*, the current frontrunner seems to be Callum Turner, known for his roles in Apple TV+’s ‘Masters of the Air’ and the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise.
The search for the next James Bond remains an ongoing saga, and while Craig may not be invested in the outcome, fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new 007. Who will be the next to grace the screen with the iconic license to kill? Only time will tell.
