The
007
actor,
Daniel
Craig,
who
has
portrayed
the
character
of
classy
British
spy
since
2005,
has
recently
been
offered
a
hefty
sum
of
1000
Crores
to
make
his
return
to
the
James
Bond
franchise
for
another
two
films.
"The
studio
is
desperate
to
secure
the
actor's
services
while
they
phase
in
a
younger
long-term
successor," said
a
source.
However,
Craig
has
made
his
intention
clear
about
quitting
the
franchise
and
in
no
mood
to
return
back
in
the
famous
tuxedo
saying,
he
would
rather
slash
his
wrist
than
be
back
as
James
Bond.
Despite
all,
Daniel
Craig
still
remains
as
the
first
choice
to
play
Bond,
according
to
the
sources.
"Everyone
knows
how
much
executives
adore
him,
and
the
idea
of
losing
him
at
such
a
crucial
time
in
the
franchise
isn't
an
option
as
far
as
all
the
studio
honchos
are
concerned,"
the
source
added.
"Daniel's
the
key
for
a
seamless,
safe
transition
as
far
as
Sony
and
Bond
bosses
are
concerned,
and
they're
prepared
to
pay
a
king's
ransom
to
make
it
happen."
the
source
said.
The
franchise
is
looking
to
move
on
and
pass
the
James
Bond
baton
to
a
younger
actor
and
consequently,the
hunt
is
on.
A
few
names
are
also
doing
rounds
including
Tom
Hiddleston,
Idris
Elba
and
many
others.
But
the
franchise
wants
Daniel
Craig
for
one
last
time
in
two
more
films.