Daniel Craig changed the world when he portrayed the character of James Bond in the 2006 movie Casino Royale.
Beating competitors like Henry Cavill and Christian Bale, Craig became the one whom the world would call Bond for the next 16 years until 2021.
Talking about one of the most iconic characters of all time, Daniel Craig revealed that he had explored James Bond’s novels before he was cast in the role.
The Knives Out actor stated that there were some moments that were too dark to be shown in films but he loved that about the 007 agent!
Daniel Craig in a still from Casino Royale (2006)
Daniel Craig Wanted To Explore James Bond’s Dark Side
With his role in Casino Royale, Daniel Craig started getting fame and attention as the new James Bond.
Continuing his portrayal, the Knives Out actor took a deep dive into the world of the 007 agent and especially, reading between the lines.
Daniel Craig as James Bond
Talking about the morality of James Bond, Craig revealed to The Guardian that there were several moments from the novels that they were unable to show in the movies.
Talking about how Bond was a morally gray person, Daniel Craig revealed that the novel that influenced Bond the most was Live and Let Die.
“It’s probably Live and Let Die, because I read it first – it was my first one at the cinema and there were lots of differences.
He goes to the quartermaster in the book and pulls out his gun and what are basically speed pills.”
He further continued,
“And you think: “Oh, right, wow, OK: a gun and some speed pills, that’s a safe combination.”
But it does sort of indicate that he’s twisted. There’s a kind of dark underbelly that we can’t show in the movies but I want to be there.”
His era began as soon as it ended for the actor since Craig couldn’t believe that he was given the incredible opportunity to portray the role of James Bond.
Daniel Craig Couldn’t Believe He Was Bond!
Daniel Craig as James Bond in a still from No Time To Die
After the character’s demise in No Time to Die, Craig felt finally relieved from the shackles of playing the role of Bond.
After the film was released, Craig hit the moment of retrospect and talked to The Guardian where he wasn’t able to believe that he was indeed James Bond for 16 years.
“I don’t know. I’m very fortunate to have been given Benoit Blanc [in Knives Out] to play with.
I can’t quite believe I’m James Bond; I can’t quite believe I’m Benoit Blanc, but it’s true.”
Daniel Craig’s last portrayal of James Bond can be seen in the 2021 film No Time to Die.
The film received a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDB and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes. No Time to Die is available to stream on Prime Video in the U.S.
