Daniel Craig ‘will return as James Bond’ for a fifth time… despite saying he’d ‘rather cut his wrists’
THE 49-year-old was rumoured to be quitting as 007, but has had a change of heart
DANIEL Craig has done an epic U-turn and looks set to play James Bond for a FIFTH time in 2019.
The 49-year-old actor claimed he would "rather slash [his] wrists" than play 007 again, but it looks as if he's had a change of heart.
Back in September, reports suggested Daniel was on the verge of signing up as 007 again and now the
He will reportedly reprise his role in 2019 when the next film in the franchise hits cinemas.
News that Craig is set to sign on the dotted line for a fifth time comes after a number of high-profile Brits were tipped to replace him.
A source previously told the : "It's taken time but Daniel has come round and the strong consensus in the Bond offices is that Mr Craig is 007 again."
Meanwhile Bond producer Barbara Broccoli is just as determined to get Skyfall singer Adele - who is said to be returning to live in the UK after growing homesick in America - back to record a second Bond theme tune.
The song from the 2012 movie was the first Bond theme tune to win at the Brits and Grammy Awards, as well as the Golden Globes.
The source, who is close to the "Bond25" project, added: "Craig and Adele together are the winning team, the ultimate choice, the money spinners.
"[Adele is] more of an unknown quantity but loved being part of Bond, so the signs are positive."
The insider also claimed Daniel's wife, actress Rachel Weisz, is "on board with the decision" for him to return as 007, even if it means spending a year away from home filming.
It certainly is quite the U-turn for Daniel, who told during the publicity tour for Spectre when asked about the chances of him playing Bond for a fifth time: "Now? I’d rather break this glass and slash my wrists.
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"No, not at the moment. Not at all. That’s fine. I’m over it at the moment. We’re done. All I want to do is move on.
"I haven’t given it any thought. For at least a year or two, I just don’t want to think about it.
"I don’t know what the next step is. I’ve no idea. Not because I’m trying to be cagey. Who the f*** knows?
"At the moment, we’ve done it. I’m not in discussion with anybody about anything.
"If I did another Bond movie, it would only be for the money."
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