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Ever since Daniel Craig walked away from the role of James Bond, fans have been patiently waiting for the next person to fill his very big shoes. Several names have been brought into the mix, ranging from Henry Cavill to Aaron Taylor-Johnson. While the world waits for the announcement of who got the part, audiences continue to look back to the impact that Craig left on the franchise.
During an interview, Bond girl Lea Seydoux mentioned quite an interesting trait that Craig’s version of the character had. One that could make casting a new actor in the role all the more interesting.
Daniel Craig’s Distinctive James Bond Trait
Lea Seydoux played the role of Madeleine Swann in two James Bond films,SpectreandNo Time to Die.At this time, it is safe to assume that the actress became very close with Daniel Craig and the way that he portrayed the character. During an interview (viaEconomic Times), she talked about her thoughts on the actor’s portrayal of the iconic character, and what she had to say was interesting. to say the least.
She mentioned that since she grew up with his version, she naturally thought it to be the best one. Her reasoning for the same was also quite intriguing, stating that when Craig played the character, he brought about a psychological depth to his version, that was not present in the ones that came before him.
I grew up with Daniel. So my Bond is, of course, Daniel… I think he’s great. He’s very intense and we love him and he’s the best Bond for me. There’s something very intense that I really love. It became more psychological with him, as well. And more interesting,
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While there is no denying that the actress is right, this brings a new layer of complications when finding a new actor to play the role of Bond.
A New Standard Set
Several big-name actors have played the role of James Bond over the years, some good and some not so much. Each actor added a distinctive trait to their portrayal of the character when came to be known as distinctively theirs. While most have been something simple, the addition thatDaniel Craigbrought brings a new challenge to the future of the franchise.
Before he was hired in the role, Bond was a simple character, floating through his profession, bringing down bad guys and looking good while doing it. However, after Craig was brought into the picture, there was a shift. All of a sudden, he turned into a complex character with interesting motivations and became so much more than two-dimensional.
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While this was excellent for the actor, as it made him stand out as one of the best portrayals of the character, it could also make it difficult to find a replacement for him. The has been a new rise in observing psychologically complex characters than watching films about archaic ideas of good and evil.
With this in mind, it is safe to say that the already high standards to reach became higher.
Ananya Godboley
Senior Writer
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
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