Daniel Craig quits as James Bond to star in TV series
By Tribute News on February 15, 2016 | 2 Comments
Daniel Craig has reportedly quit his role as James Bond in order to star in a new U.S. television series.
The 47-year-old actor has portrayed the legendary MI6 agent for nearly a decade but looks set to hand over his gun and tuxedo in time for the next movie after signing up to Purity.
The handsome star reportedly won’t have time to reprise his role as the secret agent as the new drama, which will be the adaptation of Jonathan Franzen’s novel, is expected to run for several series, according to The Sun.
However, news that Daniel has decided to turn his back on the famous franchise won’t come as much of a surprise to fans as he recently came under fire after he joked he would ”rather slash his wrists” than do another James Bond movie.
Asked if he wants to play the leading role again, Daniel said, prior to the release of Spectre last year: ”I’d rather break this glass and slash my wrists. No, not at the moment. Not at all. That’s fine. I’m over it at the moment. We’re done. All I want to do is move on.”
However, although Daniel – who became the highest-paid actor to play Bond after he was handed a reported $10.7 million for Skyfall in 2014 – is adamant he’s ready to quit the franchise, he recently claimed he may not be able to leave just yet because his contract requires him to make another.
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I doubt they will let him leave since the last two films made like a billion each. Then again the over-arching story line did reach a conclusion, so maybe it’s time he leaves. Bring on Idris Elba.
James Bond is a Caucasian male. Let us stay with tradition like the Queen.