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The man who recently portrayed James Bond This does not seem to be shaken or stirred by the latest news on the franchise.
In the wake of the announcement that Amazon MGM Studios took creative control of the spy films franchise, Daniel Craig had praise for longtime producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
“My respect, my admiration and my love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and not reduced,” said Craig in a press release shared with CNN. “I wish Michael a long and a relaxing (and well -deserved) retirement and whatever the Barbara companies, I know that they will be spectacular and I hope I can be part of it.”
CNN contacted the representatives of Craig.
The actor played in Five Bond Films, “Casino Royale” of 2006, “Quantum of Solace” of 2008, “Skyfall” of 2012, “Specter” of 2015 and the most recent film, “No Time to Time to die »From 2021.
Broccoli also published a declaration.
“My life was devoted to the maintenance and construction of the extraordinary heritage which was given to Michael and I by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli,” said Broccoli in a press release.
“I had the honor of working in close collaboration with four of the extremely talented actors who played 007 and thousands of wonderful artists within the industry,” she added. “With the conclusion of” No Time to Die “and Michael withdrawing films, I think it’s time to focus on my other projects.”
In 2021, Craig spoke to CNN About the star of the 25th film “No time to die”, which he declared would be his last after 15 years with the franchise.
“It will take me 15 years to unpack everything, I think,” he said at the time. “I had so many incredible experiences. … I will have to think about it. I am very grateful and lucky to have had such a wonderful experience. »»
Liam Reilly from CNN has contributed to this report.