Though Craig has said in the past that he’d rather slit his own wrist than do another James Bond, he’s also said that he’d come back for more money and that he’d “miss” the role.
Daniel Craig has cemented himself as the James Bond of a generation, leading the franchise through its most successful iteration ever.
It’s important to remember that this is far from an official confirmation, but it obviously has some credibility.
They would want to keep him for as long as possible, so the news that they’ve finally convinced him isn’t that shocking.