Posted on 04/06/2005 9:45:53 PM PDT by r5boston
Following up The Sun's story today that Daniel Craig has been chosen as the sixth James Bond with a three-film contract, The Guardian reports that Clive Owen turned down the chance to become 007.
According to the paper, Clive Owen "told casting agents he did not want the job as he feared it might limit his career."
The job of taking over from Pierce Brosnan is a serious commitment, and the paper speculates 007 #6 could spend the next 10 years in the role, a chore said to be worth a cool £15m.
I am afraid Daniel Craig will be another Timothy Dalton. I know nothing about him, but he just doesn't have the right "look." (Anyone is welcome to flame me for my ignorance.)
I am afraid Daniel Craig will be another Timothy Dalton. I know nothing about him, but he just doesn't have the right "look." (Anyone is welcome to flame me for my ignorance.)
Sean Connery seems to have done pretty well after being 'typecast' as James Bond.
Daniel Craig denies next James Bond rumours
Despite the best efforts of The Sun newspaper, actor Daniel Craig says he's not going to be the next James Bond 007, following a flurry of stories today claiming he had won the part.
A spokeswoman for the star of hit gangster movie "Layer Cake" denied the reports but wouldn't comment further - reports ThisIsLondon.
Eon Productions, which makes the Bond movies, also refused to comment.
This means that fellow British actor Clive Owen may still be in the running to take over from Pierce Brosnan. Other names mentioned to play the 007 role have included Eric Bana, Jude Law, Heath Ledger, Ewan McGregor, Dougray Scott and Australian Hugh Jackman.
The next James Bond movie, Casino Royale, is being directed by Martin Campbell, who first took the helm on Goldeneye in 1995. The Sun said today that Craig had been offered a three-film deal by producer Barbara Broccoli.
 
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