However, while numerous other actors have expressed some interest in playing James Bond, were the role to come available, The Hollywood Reporter is quoting executive producer Callum McDougall as saying that Craig is still the “first choice” for Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, chief producers of the franchise.
Following the release of Spectre last year, it seemed like the last thing Daniel Craig ever wanted to do was play James Bond again.
He actually said at one point that he’d rather slash his wrists than play the part again.
Much of that level of antagonism can probably be chalked up to the stress of making the films, and the fact that Spectre had just come out.