Daniel Craig remains Eon’s first choice as 007

Daniel Craig remains “absolutely the first choice” to play James Bond, according to an executive producer of the series speaking to BBC Radio 4 this morning.

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In the interview Callum McDougall said Eon Productions bosses Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson are “hoping for him to come back” in Bond 25, although when asked who the next 007 would be McDougall replied, “I wish I knew”.

McDougall has worked on nine 007 movies, starting out as additional assistant director on The Living Daylights, and has worked as executive producer on all the Daniel Craig Bonds.

Source: BBC

David Leigh founded The James Bond Dossier in 2002. A fan of 007 since the age of 8, he is also author of The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond. You can order a copy here if you don't own it already.

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