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Producers Rush to Appoint Daniel Craig as Consolation James Bond

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- -over Daniel Craig's (THE MOTHER, MUNICH) suitability for the role of James Bond, he more than proves himself in this explosive revamping of the franchise.

Thinkpad (AXcess News) Hollywood - After three rejections by popular actors, James Bond has found a taker.

| Bond shouldn' Bond shouldn't be funny Daniel Craig has admitted that he won't be attempting to inject some more humour into the new James Bond movie – currently known only as Bond 22. The laden film will take off where the previous movie, Casino Royale, left off and keep to the same tone, according to Craig.

Microsoft If at first you dont succeed, try, try, try, and try again. Thats the lesson learned by James Bond film producers in their latest casting ventures.

Daniel Craig has admitted that he won't be attempting to inject some more humour into the new James Bond movie – currently known only as Bond 22. The laden film will take off where the previous movie, Casino Royale, left off and keep to the same tone, according to Craig. He told ComingSoon.net that, although previous Bonds had been famous for their corny humour, the new film would not go back to the old "gags".

Laptop Computers Stinging from the slap of rejection by having three actors turn down the role of James Bond, this week producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson hastily abandoned plans to search for a youthful success to Pierce Brosnan and named 37-year old Daniel Craig to the 007 throne.

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Laptop Computer Broccoli had long championed Craig as her choice to play Bond, but was outvoted by disparate opinions of Wilson, Sony Pictures executive Amy Pascal, and director Martin Campbell.

- Ralston_McTodd (Ft. McMurray, AB) cuts and other cinematic tricks to raise the audience' holes. Don' points, though; enjoy the ride. When James Bond was rebooted for Daniel Craig, I'm sure the intention was to bring Bond closer to Bourne. Craig is a cut above most of his competition, but keep your eyes on Matt Damon and you'll see how a good actor plays an action hero.

Desktop Computer A-List actor and recent Academy Award nominee Clive Owen was offered the role and flatly turned it down, favoring more creative control over his outside roles than the Bond obligation would allow.

Notebooks Box office star Hugh Jackman was next offered the role. He too turned down the offer. Although publicizing a strong desire to play James Bond, Jackman was reportedly seeking a bigger payday than the producers were willing to extend.

Lenovo Licking their wounds from snubs by A-List, Hollywood elite, setting their sites lower the producers extended an olive branch to lesser known but highly heralded up and comer Rikki Lee Travolta.

Hard Drive Hailing from the famous entertainment clan that spawned Academy Award nominee John Travolta, famed director Joey Travolta, and Broadway star Ellen Travolta, the six-foot Shakespearean-trained actor was the focus of a worldwide fan campaign.

Travelstar Unfortunately, while fans were eager to have Travolta sport the Bond tuxedo, the actor was not so interested. With Travolta entrenched in discussions for what is believed to be a notable comic book-to-film action role, the James Bond franchise received its third rejection.

Gateway Rushing to control the media fallout of yet another round of stories citing the tarnished image of Bond, producers needed to announce a successor to the Bond thrown immediately or risk permanent damage to the franchise.

Laptop Parts With factions divided over the box office promise of Julian McMahon, the youthful promise of Henry Cavill, and the swarthy good looks of Goran Visnjic, Broccoli was able to take advantage of the immediate need for a decision and push through her longtime favorite Craig.

Software Although widely unknown to American audiences, the 37 year old Craig comes with a notable resume in British film and television.

Hard Drives Craig, to the delight of the producers, reportedly agreed to the offer, proving that the fourth time is the charm when it comes to Bond, James Bond.

Electronics An official announcement is scheduled in London for Friday.

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