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Daniel Craig played James Bond in five installments before bidding farewell to the franchise. After James Bond, theCasino Royaleactor has now taken on a lighter role in another franchise. Craig plays private detective Benoit Blanc in theKnives Outfranchise, which has released two successful movies, with a third sequel in progress.
The movies, directed by Rian Johnson, explore the whodunnit mystery genre. The first movie,Knives Out, raked in $311.9 million at the box office, while the second movie,Glass Onion, gained $15 million during its one-week limited theatrical release before streaming on Netflix. It seems that Daniel Craig enjoyed the franchise, perhaps even more thanJames Bond.
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Daniel Craig Was Happier On The Sets OfGlass OnionThan In HisJames BondFilms
Dave Bautistaco-starred withDaniel Craigin both the Bond film,Spectre, and theKnives Outfilm,Glass Onion. Bautista, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, revealed that he saw Daniel Craig as a much happier person on the sets ofGlass Onionthan during his time in the Bond films. TheGuardians of the Galaxyactor noted that he interacted with theMunichactor a lot better on the sets ofGlass Onion. Bautista shared:
“You could feel that he was under a lot of pressure. He didn’t seem like the happiest person on Bond, but on Glass Onion, it was the complete opposite. He was just so much fun, and he was always smiling and happy and interacted a lot more. On Spectre, there wasn’t a whole lot of interaction with the whole cast. But on Glass, we were always together. So I got to know him better as a person and actually see him do his thing.”
Dave Bautista’s observations are not wrong, asThe Girl with the Dragon Tattooactor seemed very enthusiastic about theKnives Outfranchise during press tours, promotions, and interviews. Compared to Bond films, this franchise felt more like a holiday for theSkyfallactor. Craig revealed that as long as the fun remains and Rian Johnson is on board, he will continue to play Benoit Blanc.
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Was Daniel Craig Really Unhappy WithJames Bond?
After a point, Daniel Craig could not keep up with the physicality of the role. There were rumors after the release ofSpectresuggesting that it was theLogan Luckyactor’s final appearance as Bond. Furthermore, Craig also turned down an offer of $100 million from the producers to play James Bond in two more movies. TheDefianceactor later admitted that the rigors of the role had taken its toll, especially after sustaining injuries in previous Bond films.
In 2017, Daniel Craig on his appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, shared that the next film in the Bond franchise would be his last. Craig however appreciated his time playing the role, describing James Bond as “the best job in the world”.No Time to Diegave an emotionally satisfying conclusion to Daniel Craig’s character, relieving him from the physical burden of the role.
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In his interview, Bautista also commended the transformation of Daniel Craig from James Bond to Benoit Blanc. Audiences also seemed to have accepted the new role of the 55-year-old actor. Fans of theJames Bondfranchise can catch the latest release,No Time to Die, streaming on Prime Video.Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysteryis now available for streaming on Netflix.
Source:Entertainment Weekly
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
