Daniel Craig ‘set to return’ as James Bond

Bond 25 may be in the process of being written, but it’s still unconfirmed whether or not Daniel Craig will be returning as the spy - however, it’s seeming more likely than ever.
Speculation has been rife over the casting of James Bond ever since the release of latest 007 film Spectre in 2015, especially due to the actor being quite critical about the option of returning for another instalment.
Fresh sources believe Craig is in the process of being lured back and is poised to sign on to return - mainly due to the fact Bond producers’ original first choice, Tom Hiddleston, has been branded “too smug and not tough enough” for the role by Barbara Broccoli, franchise producer and daughter of stalwart Albert.
The actor emerged as a front-runner following his Golden Globe-winning performance in The Night Manager last summer, but apparently, it was his high-profile relationship with singer Taylor Swift which “sealed his fate.”
According to Page Six, Broccoli’s recent off-Broadway production of Othello - which starred Craig in the lead role alongside David Oyelowo - was designed to provide Craig with the serious acting acclaim he had been desiring since taking on the role of Bond in 2006. 

-- independent.co.uk

Daniel Craig set to return as James Bond

Bond 25 may be in the process of being written, but its still unconfirmed whether or not Daniel Craig will be returning as the spy - however, its seeming more likely than ever. Speculation has been rife over the casting of James Bond ever since the release of latest 007 film Spectre in 2015, especially due to the actor being quite critical about the option of returning for another instalment. Fresh sources believe Craig is in the process of being lured back and is poised to sign on to return - mainly due to the fact Bond producers original first choice, Tom Hiddleston, has been branded too smug and not tough enough for the role by Barbara Broccoli, franchise producer and daughter of stalwart Albert. The actor emerged as a front-runner following his Golden Globe-winning performance in The Night Manager last summer, but apparently, it was his high-profile relationship with singer Taylor Swift which sealed his fate. According to Page Six, Broccolis recent off-Broadway production of Othello - which starred Craig in the lead role alongside David Oyelowo - was designed to provide Craig with the serious acting acclaim he had been desiring since taking on the role of Bond in 2006. -- independent.co.uk