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Seems big enough to break out from the original release date announcement thread as this news seemed to get lost in there. The New York Times is reporting that multiple sources have informed them that is is a done deal. Daniel Craig is back as James Bond for James Bond 25.

The companies said in a statement that details about a distribution partner, international release dates and the film’s cast and director would be announced “at a later date.” But Mr. Craig’s return is a done deal, according to two people briefed on the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid conflicts with Eon and MGM.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/24/movies/daniel-craig-is-coming-back-as-james-bond-in-2019.html

 

[Lashley]

I like him as Bond, it's the writing that's shit.

Same deal with Capaldi as the Doctor

 

[ZiggyPalffyLA]

Great to finally get confirmation, he deserves to leave the franchise on a high note. Although I wouldn't mind him doing a sixth so he could complete a Blofeld trilogy and finish with the same number of films as Sean Connery.

 

[Kolx]

Does that confirm Sony got the deal for the new film? I can't see WB being ok with his insane demands unless he was just bullshitting to increase his wage or he wasn't feeling it before but now does.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

The studio that has the distribution rights for Craig's last Bond movie hasn't been announced yet.

 

[Imperial Bishop]

"I'd rather slit my wrists with all this cash."

 

[kmax]

He knows that he'll never have a bigger payday, and since the gig is good....

I would do the same in a flash. It's a no brainer.

 

[kunonabi]

It would be nice if they could give him a decent script this time.

 

[Jumeira]

my favourite Bond. He's getting on a bit though.

 

[SpaceWolf]

Yay! Really happy about this. I love Craig as Bond and I'd be delighted to see him get one last tuxedo before hanging up the tuxedo.

my favourite Bond. He's getting on a bit though.

Probably as a result of the people in charge of these films taking 8 years to make two damn movies.

 

[Saya]

Wasn't he offered like 150-200 million for two more Bond movies?

 

[Ravelle]

I am done with these movies.

Hey guys I'm back, they offered me a shit ton of money.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Wasn't he offered like 150-200 million for two more Bond movies?

No. That was a bullshit rumor.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Not surprised it's prolly easy money for Craig even if he hates it

 

[CaviarMeths]

Well, obviously.

But yeah, it's always a good sign when an exec announces a release date for a movie with no director and no distributor.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

The studio that has the distribution rights for Craig's last Bond movie hasn't been announced yet.

Columbia Pictures distributed the previous films, right?

 

[erlim]

Whatever, I'm not gonna make fun of him for playing James Bond for money, I would do the same.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Columbia Pictures distributed the previous films, right?

Sony, yeah. Sony's had distro since Casino Royale.

 

[BorkBork]

Hope he actually tries instead of phoning it in this time.

 

[CaviarMeths]

I am done with these movies.

Hey guys I'm back, they offered me a shit ton of money.

Yeah, I hate it when working professionals negotiate their salary with their employer.

This is his career.

 

[jett]

This guy has had such a waste of a career. Guess he's in it strictly for the money. Oh well, whatever.

Would prefer a new Bond myself, Craig is old hat.

 

[Angel_DvA]

meh

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Birth.Movies.Death pushed a rumor recently suggesting that EON is considering selling itself (not just distro for Bond) to a studio after this one is done. The comparison was made to Lucas & Lucasfilm.

So while this one is almost certainly Craig's swan song, the question then becomes what happens on the next one. Does a studio buy it outright? Is it just another contract for distribution/production for 3 or 4 movies? Do they reboot? Do they continue? Is it a period piece?

 

[jetjevons]

SO MUCH CHEDDA!

 

[jelly]

This guy has had such a waste of a career. Guess he's in it strictly for the money. Oh well, whatever.

Would prefer a new Bond myself, Craig is old hat.

Too busy hanging out with Rachel Wiesz.

I only care about a new Bond if they actually do something new. Replacing Craig is meaningless if Broccoli and Wilson still dictate the same old.

 

[effzee]

This guy has had such a waste of a career. Guess he's in it strictly for the money. Oh well, whatever.

Would prefer a new Bond myself, Craig is old hat.

???

Bond had prevented him from other roles and movies. He either has a shit agent, doesn't want to do much other work, or isn't getting the offers for whatever reason.

 

[Brandon F]

13 years later, will he finally deliver a Bond film as good as Casino Royale?

 

[Drencrom]

Craig is a great Bond, he just needs better writers.

 

[Falchion]

Excellent news! Glad he's coming back and hopefully we'll get another phenomenal Bond movie like Casino Royale and Skyfall.

 

[MMarston]

This guy has had such a waste of a career.

Eh, I wouldn't say that.


These movies seem to come in at long enough gaps that he's managed to do something different occasionaly.

 

[Discotheque]

This guy has had such a waste of a career. Guess he's in it strictly for the money. Oh well, whatever.

Would prefer a new Bond myself, Craig is old hat.

yeah. he's too good to be wasted.

that Logan Lucky trailer man, shows how great he can be. I hope he gets some more good offers out there.

 

[Ennosuke]

I like him as Bond, but after the last film I felt like we need someone new.

 

[Blader]

???

Bond had prevented him from other roles and movies. He either has a shit agent, doesn't want to do much other work, or isn't getting the offers for whatever reason.

It hasn't prevented him from taking other work. There was a four-year gap between QoS and Skyfall that he filled with shit like Cowboys & Aliens, and a three-year gap between Skyfall and Spectre where he just didn't work (which he's entitled to do, but it's not like anyone at Eon forced it on him). Nor has doing Bond again in two years kept him from doing Othello, Logan Lucky, and that Showtime series he's got coming out.

 

[RustyNails]

13 years later, will he finally deliver a Bond film as good as Casino Royale?

He will if Mendes doesnt return.

 

[Toa TAK]

Whatever, I'm not gonna make fun of him for playing James Bond for money, I would do the same.

I'd kill to be a Bond.

Babes, bombs, and beat downs. Sign me up.

 

[Preezy]

This guy has had such a waste of a career. Guess he's in it strictly for the money. Oh well, whatever.

Would prefer a new Bond myself, Craig is old hat.

I would swap careers with him in a nanosecond.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Swell...

 

[JCHandsom]

 

[AuthenticM]

Birth.Movies.Death pushed a rumor recently suggesting that EON is considering selling itself (not just distro for Bond) to a studio after this one is done. The comparison was made to Lucas & Lucasfilm.

So while this one is almost certainly Craig's swan song, the question then becomes what happens on the next one. Does a studio buy it outright? Is it just another contract for distribution/production for 3 or 4 movies? Do they reboot? Do they continue? Is it a period piece?

Why would they want to sell the franchise or their company instead of licensing the character? Wouldn't it be more profitable to license it? I feel like the James Bond name is still strong and people aren't about to stop paying to watch him in movies.

 

[Fancyarcher]

Good to read. Craig deserves a great send-off as Bond at least, and I hope they're really working on the script, as opposed to the production mess that was Spectre.

Why would they want to sell the franchise or their company instead of licensing the character? Wouldn't it be more profitable to license it? I feel like the James Bond name is still strong and people aren't about to stop paying to watch him in movies.

That and it's just a rumor. The rumor of EON selling Bond has been going on for years now and has yet to happen. EON is in complete find shape financially speaking and I doubt they're interested in selling Bond at this point anyway. I'll believe it when I see it basically.

 

[Bulby]

Make it tight and personal again and im in.

 

[killroy87]

Ugh, Craig sucks as Bond. He sleepwalks through these roles, and actively sucks energy out of the movie.

He was definitely once great, but you can tell he's over it.

 

[Zweisy1]

Honestly, I never really enjoyed Daniel Craig as a Bond. The newer films just seems to lack that certain sense of joy of the say Connery or Moore Bonds.. all the cheese, the humour.
He's a lot more thuggish and lacking that certain "gentleman" side of Bond.
The action scenes are obviously a lot better now but honestly I find all the Bond films he's been in just flat out dull and lacking that certain something.. even Casino Royale.

 

[Mediking]

I wish I could be James Bond in a movie...

 

[Prophaniti]

This guy has had such a waste of a career. Guess he's in it strictly for themoney. Oh well, whatever.

Would prefer a new Bond myself, Craig is old hat.

What is your career for?

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Why would they want to sell the franchise or their company instead of licensing the character?

The idea is that both Wilson & Broccoli are sick of fucking running the goddamn thing.

Like I was saying in the director shortlist thread - it's been more or less a rolling clown car constantly bursting into flames for about 20 straight years. After awhile i the option to simply say "here. You fuckin have it. I've had my fun" starts to look better and better.

Get one last payday and get out. Live a life where you're not worried about the nonstop fusillade of fucking garbage making a single Bond movie entails.

Whether that's actually the case, who knows. Wilson is getting up there. Broccoli might not be willing to wind up where Wilson is by the time she hits his age. It's plausible.

Dunno that it's possible. But that's at least one reason for why they might be willing to entertain sale offers.

 

[broncobuster]

While I didn't like Spectre, the ending felt like it was a nice sunset on his Bond career.

I like him as Bond but at the same time I wouldn't have minded a new actor in the role.

 

[PFD]

Great news, hyped!

2019 is so far away though...

 

[Inferno313]

This guy has had such a waste of a career. Guess he's in it strictly for the money. Oh well, whatever.

Would prefer a new Bond myself, Craig is old hat.

Checkout the trailer for Logan Lucky.

Craig is doing interesting work all the time.

Helps that he's starred in two of the top Bond films ever.

 

[Jesus Carbomb]

Franchise is a bit stale. Can't blame him for getting that paycheck.

Kingsman 2 looks dope.