4:20 pm - 11/11/2012
Daniel Craig has come forward to insist there will never be a gay James Bond - because 007 is not gay.
The actor, who takes on the role of the suave British agent in the latest installment Skyfall, was forced to comment after the chemistry between him and Javier Bardem's character Raoul Silva sparked speculation about Bond's sexuality.
The scene in question sees a flirtatious Raoul caress Bond's legs and chest as the spy sits tied up in a chair, with 007 ending the scene by asking his foe: 'What makes you think this is my first time?'
However, asked if he could ever imagine a gay James Bond, Craig replied: 'No'.
Asked to explain why not, the 44-year-old actor told E! Online: 'Because he's not gay. And I don't think Javier's character is either - I think he'd f**k anything.' (I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU! WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU! HOW DARE YOU! NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I YELLED AT A FUTURE OFFICER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE LIKE THIS)
But Craig's co-star Naomie Harris, who plays Bond girl Eve in the new movie, is more open to the idea of a homosexual Bond.
She said: 'I think everything is open. Everything is open. Who knows?!'
And Naomie even went one step further when she suggested that Bond could even be played by a woman in a future film - as long as it's not her.
She said: 'That definitely would not be me, though. Just doing the little bit that I did in Skyfall was strenuous enough. I don't think that I'd be able to do that. But I could definitely see it happening.'
Naomie's comments come after she previously suggested that Idris Elba would be the perfect choice for the first black Bond. (YES I WANT THIS TO HAPPEN)
Meanwhile, Craig opened up about how starring as Bond has changed his life in terms of financial security.
Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, the cover of which shows the actor posing with co-stars Javier and Naomie as well as director Sam Mendes, Craig said: Obviously, financially I am pretty sound, and that is a wonderful thing; my family is secure.'
However, Craig, who is married to actress Rachel Weisz, added that he was entirely unprepared by the level of fame that comes with taking on such a well-loved role.
He said: 'It is very strange - you’ve got no point of reference for something like this. I’ve spoken to Pierce Brosnan, but nobody can warn you.
'I love the collaborative process of moviemaking. But going out for a cup of coffee? That’s the price you pay.'
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IDK if the movies will ever be the same with out Dame Judi....
Daniel Craig thinks there will never be a gay James Bond; Naomie Harris wants a female Bond
Daniel Craig has come forward to insist there will never be a gay James Bond - because 007 is not gay.
The actor, who takes on the role of the suave British agent in the latest installment Skyfall, was forced to comment after the chemistry between him and Javier Bardem's character Raoul Silva sparked speculation about Bond's sexuality.
The scene in question sees a flirtatious Raoul caress Bond's legs and chest as the spy sits tied up in a chair, with 007 ending the scene by asking his foe: 'What makes you think this is my first time?'
However, asked if he could ever imagine a gay James Bond, Craig replied: 'No'.
Asked to explain why not, the 44-year-old actor told E! Online: 'Because he's not gay. And I don't think Javier's character is either - I think he'd f**k anything.' (I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU! WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU! HOW DARE YOU! NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I YELLED AT A FUTURE OFFICER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE LIKE THIS)
But Craig's co-star Naomie Harris, who plays Bond girl Eve in the new movie, is more open to the idea of a homosexual Bond.
She said: 'I think everything is open. Everything is open. Who knows?!'
And Naomie even went one step further when she suggested that Bond could even be played by a woman in a future film - as long as it's not her.
She said: 'That definitely would not be me, though. Just doing the little bit that I did in Skyfall was strenuous enough. I don't think that I'd be able to do that. But I could definitely see it happening.'
Naomie's comments come after she previously suggested that Idris Elba would be the perfect choice for the first black Bond. (YES I WANT THIS TO HAPPEN)
Meanwhile, Craig opened up about how starring as Bond has changed his life in terms of financial security.
Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, the cover of which shows the actor posing with co-stars Javier and Naomie as well as director Sam Mendes, Craig said: Obviously, financially I am pretty sound, and that is a wonderful thing; my family is secure.'
However, Craig, who is married to actress Rachel Weisz, added that he was entirely unprepared by the level of fame that comes with taking on such a well-loved role.
He said: 'It is very strange - you’ve got no point of reference for something like this. I’ve spoken to Pierce Brosnan, but nobody can warn you.
'I love the collaborative process of moviemaking. But going out for a cup of coffee? That’s the price you pay.'
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IDK if the movies will ever be the same with out Dame Judi....
GAAAYY
GAAAYYYYY
at that scene
i wanted to die
but also Idris Elba would be such a good Bond
also ditto @ having to see the movie. hopefully next weekend...
Edited at 2012-11-11 10:21 pm (UTC)
NGL I'd pay to see it. But who should play her?
These movies have zero appeal for me as-is.
00Q the whole way. And a bisexual Bond is something I can 13929184380257% get behind.
i even like him as bond now. pierce and roger moore were pretty much the worst bonds ever. sean connery is obvs the best.
or if they're gonna reboot the series yet again
I read all the books and unless I completely missed something, James Bond is an actual person. "007" is a number that has been assigned to him; if he dies, someone else gets his number.
I really don't know why so many people think this, lol. Just because James Bond keeps getting recast doesn't mean it's literally a different character every time.
Edited at 2012-11-11 10:55 pm (UTC)
I think.
And Skyfall definitely had a lot of in-jokes and references to the older Bond movies, but not in a way that would actually state the previous Bonds were different people.
Edited at 2012-11-12 05:18 am (UTC)
and i’ll settle for a bi james bond, daniel. please and ty.