The 49-year-old actor confirmed the news when appearing on Tuesday's 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.
- Aug 16, 2017
AceShowbiz - Daniel Craig is officially returning as 007 in the 25th James Bond movie. The 49-year-old actor confirmed he's reprising the iconic role for the fifth time when appearing on Tuesday's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert".
Craig responded "yes" straight away after host Stephen Colbert asked if he'd take on the role again. The actor explained to the late night host that he "always wanted to" step back into Bond's shoes again, before adding, "I wanted a break."
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Earlier Tuesday, Craig denied the 007 rumors, saying in an interview on Morning Magic 106.7 that he'd "hate to burst the bubble, but no decision has been made at the moment." He added, "There's a lot of noise out there and nothing official has been confirmed."
His indecision had nothing to do with money, according the actor. "I'm not, like, holding out for more money or doing anything like that," he explained, "It's just all very personal decisions to be made at the moment. I know they're desperate to get going and I would in theory love to do it, but there is no decision just yet."
Craig started playing the iconic spy agent in 2006's "Casino Royale" and returned for 2008's "Quantum of Solace", 2012's "Skyfall" and 2015's "Spectre". He was recently rumored to return for two more Bond films. "Bond 25" is set for a November 8, 2019 release in the U.S. Additionally, it's reported that Cara Delevingne is considered to be the newest Bond Girl.
