The elusive Daniel Craig says that he's been trying to get out of James Bond since he started

wait...huh?

But in this interview he says that he'll "keep going until they tell me to stop."

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drzoom

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12:48PM on 11/09/2012

another link

Here's a link to a video in which he says he'll keep going until they tell him to stop...
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iKev

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12:49PM on 11/09/2012

Agreed with HoyleHaw

I can see being excited to be bond at first, but then slowly realizing that you've committed to a character that will severely limit other opportunities in roles. Plus, Craigs best work in my opinion was the "Dragon Tattoo" remake. I could understand wanting to break the mold and find more diverse work.

Preston_79

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12:51PM on 11/09/2012

Seems like Sam Mendes is very understanding. Good thing the director's not Michael Bay, or we'd get some open letter about how he can't stand people who make lots of money COMPLAINING about their jobs. Seriously. Doesn't Craig know you're supposed to be a fucking robot when promoting his films, putting on a smiley face, and talking about how he loves, loves, loves every bit of it? I'm being sarcastic of course.

James Bourne

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12:52PM on 11/09/2012

haha..

its obvious on screen.he doesnt seem to enjoy his character,IMHO.i wonder why some people vote for him in Best Bond polls.

BuffaloSoldier

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1:42PM on 11/09/2012

I'm confused...

I could swear I remember Craig being very upfront with his enthusiasm about being Bond and how he said they'd basically have to kick him out to get rid of him. Didn't he say once that he'd keep doing Bond until they told him to stop?

Not gonna lie though, if Craig is looking for a way out let's get Idris Elba in there ASAP!
I love Craig as Bond but man I'd kill to see Elba in the role!

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Antarius

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1:55PM on 11/09/2012

Gimme a break.. im sure his bank account is oh so sad to be doing these movies. Unless things are different Im sure no one twisted his arm to sign on for two more films. He could be just mentally exhausted from doing this one and needs a month or two vacation to revitalize himself. I wont put too much stock into what he said.

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KevinT1149

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1:55PM on 11/09/2012

Well Lets get rid of Craig bring back Brosnan for 2 more movies. People complain about Bond aging and yeah I understand hes suppose to be young but still Brosnan or Connery can come back in the role and ill still see it 50 times in theathres.

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2:06PM on 11/09/2012

i was never a fan of craigs bond and in my eyes only one man has truly pulled off playing bond next to connery and thats pierce brosnan,he just got better and better at playing bond with every film and im sorry but the movies with craig cant hold a candle to connerys films or brosnans,if craig wants out then ill wave goodbye with a smile on my face and you can dislike this if you want but i know im not the only one that feels this way:)

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2:25PM on 11/09/2012

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-4

2:31PM on 11/09/2012

i agree KevinT1149 to an extent connerys time is done tho but even at his age pierce brosnan could still give us two kick ass bond movies

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2:33PM on 11/09/2012

i agree KevinT1149 to an extent connerys time is done tho but even at his age pierce brosnan could still give us two kick ass bond movies

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2:36PM on 11/09/2012

i agree KevinT1149 to an extent connerys time is done tho but even at his age pierce brosnan could still give us two kick ass bond movies

hahe

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3:09PM on 11/09/2012

Anybody else think he was just joking with the comment about getting out since he started? I mean everything I've seen before this I felt like he loves being Bond and he's very involved in the making of the films.

Can Ispeak To Ken

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3:11PM on 11/09/2012

WTF ... I thought this guy said he likes playing Bond.

Freeden

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3:30PM on 11/09/2012

It's understandable he'd be tired by now. Playing the same character for three movies seems like something that can be straining, especially if it's someone as iconic as Bond. It's certainly a physically demanding role, but it's probably also a bit of a drain playing that kind of persona over and over again. That being said, I don't see it in his acting. If he does keep going, I don't want to see his desires conflict with his acting. As long as he keeps up the good work, I'm happy either way.

It's understandable he'd be tired by now. Playing the same character for three movies seems like something that can be straining, especially if it's someone as iconic as Bond. It's certainly a physically demanding role, but it's probably also a bit of a drain playing that kind of persona over and over again. That being said, I don't see it in his acting. If he does keep going, I don't want to see his desires conflict with his acting. As long as he keeps up the good work, I'm happy either way. Not sure who would replace Craig, but I am confident there are others that can tackle Bond as well.

Sigismundo

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3:41PM on 11/09/2012

Daniel Craig seems like an honest guy who doesn't put on a mask for the press. I respect that. Ask an everyday person if they love their job and you'll get a different answer on Monday morning than you will on Friday afternoon.

James Bourne

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4:00PM on 11/09/2012

would like to see Sean connery or Roger moore back in Bond films,but as M.bad idea?!

justjoe

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4:25PM on 11/09/2012

Well said, Pierce. A true Bond at heart.

magjournal

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4:57PM on 11/09/2012

I think Craig has a good point. I'm sure when he was negotiating his contract for CASINO ROYALE, he was excited to play such an iconic and beloved character, but I can easily see playing James Bond becoming exhausting, both physically and mentally. He was in movies before, yes, but CASINO ROYALE made him somewhat of an overnight celebrity and I don't think he was fully prepared for that. Brosnan may enjoy it very much and I thought he was fine as James Bond. However, I think it all amounts to

I think Craig has a good point. I'm sure when he was negotiating his contract for CASINO ROYALE, he was excited to play such an iconic and beloved character, but I can easily see playing James Bond becoming exhausting, both physically and mentally. He was in movies before, yes, but CASINO ROYALE made him somewhat of an overnight celebrity and I don't think he was fully prepared for that. Brosnan may enjoy it very much and I thought he was fine as James Bond. However, I think it all amounts to how you handle the stress of the job. Brosnan was obviously exhilarated by it while Craig became weary much more quickly. Still, I think through all the stress, Craig will one day look back on the films with pride and he'll be happy he did them.

optimusprime8062

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5:32PM on 11/09/2012

Intention?

This might be one of those things that sounds way worse, or not the way they intended, when you simply read it. I know when someone writes an article about someones "scathing comments" and then I go watch the actual video of them saying it, I realize "...they were pretty much joking." Or at least saying it lighthearted

Netforce

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5:57PM on 11/09/2012

I think it's the pressure. James Bond is a BIG role and audiences worldwide have expectations. That's a lot for Craig to carry on his shoulder. Remember when he was announced as the new Bond for Casino Royale? Many backlashes that he wasn't the right Bond but he flew through it with flying color. Then came Quantum of Solace which might not be as good as people expected it to be. And now Skyfall to celebrate 50 years of James Bond. That's a lot of pressure for Craig to carry. I think he's just

I think it's the pressure. James Bond is a BIG role and audiences worldwide have expectations. That's a lot for Craig to carry on his shoulder. Remember when he was announced as the new Bond for Casino Royale? Many backlashes that he wasn't the right Bond but he flew through it with flying color. Then came Quantum of Solace which might not be as good as people expected it to be. And now Skyfall to celebrate 50 years of James Bond. That's a lot of pressure for Craig to carry. I think he's just tired, that's all.

scoot

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6:01PM on 11/09/2012

I ALWAYS THOUGHT

that Daniel Craig was extremely overhyped as Bond. I think he does a decent job, though as much as I like the guy, he's simply not James Bond to me.

electriclite

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9:48PM on 11/09/2012

Craig spent a lot of his career playing in these really edgy roles in not-so commercial/art house films. And Bond is so many light years away from that experience. Just from the exposure alone, its has to be discomforting shock for an actor like Craig. He seems like someone who isn't quite comfortable with all the trappings that come outside of acting in a Bond film, like the press. Bond's a big deal, its not just the regular old press tour, its a spectacle to match the grandeur of the series,

Craig spent a lot of his career playing in these really edgy roles in not-so commercial/art house films. And Bond is so many light years away from that experience. Just from the exposure alone, its has to be discomforting shock for an actor like Craig. He seems like someone who isn't quite comfortable with all the trappings that come outside of acting in a Bond film, like the press. Bond's a big deal, its not just the regular old press tour, its a spectacle to match the grandeur of the series, and I think that's what gets under Craig's skin. He has no issues with the films so to speak, just all that other fluff that comes after.