Daniel Craig Will Not Return as James Bond; Hiddleston to Take On Iconic Role?

According to the UK's Daily Mail, actor Daniel Craig has turned down an offer of £68 million (approximately $99 million) to return as the iconic secret agent James Bond. A source told Mail Online: "Daniel is done - pure and simple - he told top brass at MGM after Spectre. They threw huge amounts of money at him, but it just wasn't what he wanted."

The source continues, "He had told people after shooting that this would be his final outing, but the film company still felt he could come around after Spectre if he was offered a money deal."

Last year, the British actor told reporters that he would rather 'slash his wrists' than return as Bond for a fifth time in the role.

The question remains - who will be the next James Bond? According to recent rumors, top contenders include Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba and Damian Lewis. Hiddleston recently commented on rumors that he would will be the next to take on the famous spy, joking 'It's overwhelming - I want to just make it stop'

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