British actor finally puts an end to the speculations surrounding the fate of the new James Bond movie.
After dragging the issue for far too long, Daniel Craig confirmed that he is returning to play James Bond.
While promoting his new movie, Logan Lucky, on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the British actor finally admitted that he is playing the iconic character in Bond 25.
“I have been quite cagey about it. I have been doing interviews all day and people have been asking me and I think I’ve been rather coy. But kind of felt like if I was going to speak the truth I should speak truth to you,” said Craig.
When Colbert pushed him by asking, "We could use some good news here. Daniel Craig, will you return as James Bond?" Craig caged and replied, "Yes."
It's come straight from horse's mouth now!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Craig said that he knew he would reprise the role for "a couple of months" now. "We've been discussing it, we've just been trying to figure things out," he explained, adding, "I always wanted to, I needed a break."
But continuing further, Craig hinted that Bond 25 will be his last outing as the British spy.
"I think this is it. I just want to go out on a high note and I can’t wait," he said.
Earlier on Tuesday, in a couple of interviews, Craig had denied all the reports suggesting his return. But during the talk show, he said, "I have to apologize to all the people I've done interviews with today, because I wanted to tell you (Colbert)."
MGM studio and producer Barbara Broccoli had announced the official release date for the next James Bond movie on July 25. The tweet said,
Finally, the 'deal, no deal' drama ends here.
Bond 25 will be Craig's fifth outing for the franchise after Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, and Spectre.
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