Daniel Craig hangs up his license to kill: injuries, legacy, and the inevitable end of a 15‑year reign
Why the iconic 007 is bowing out
After 15 years behind the tuxedo, the 53‑year‑old Daniel Craig has decided it’s time for the next guy to take the car‑chased, train‑racing mantle. In a candid interview with Candis Magazine, he admitted that a lifetime of physically demanding stunts has finally taken its toll.
What the injuries have looked like
- Casino Royale (2006) – Craig lost two teeth during a jump out of a moving car.
- Quantum of Solace (2008) – He sliced off a fingertip while filming a tense showdown.
- No Time To Die – An ankle shattered in a dramatic crash, but a star surgeon had him back on the set in just two weeks.
He joked, “I always did stunts before I was Bond, and I still love the physicality. But as I grow older, I don’t bounce back as well as I used to.”
Craig’s final words about 007
When asked if No Time To Die would be his last Bond adventure, he dug deep and responded, “It’s absolutely the last. It’s time for somebody else to have a go now.”
His gratitude and outlook
Speaking about the privilege that playing Bond has been, Craig noted, “There’s been no downside to playing Bond. None at all.” He reflects on being fortunate to work with great colleagues and the simple joy of taking on one of film history’s most iconic roles.
Final thoughts
As Craig hands in his license to kill, he leaves behind a legacy that will outshine the late Sir Roger Moore’s 15‑year championing of the spy. The world of Bond may be shifting gears, but the memory of a man who fought, survived, and endured will linger long after the last train leaves the platform.
