Daniel Craig Reportedly Signed On For Two More James Bond Movies After 'Skyfall'

Whatever you think of the films so far (the general consensus being that "Casino Royale" is one of the best ever entries of the franchise, and "Quantum of Solace" was something of a disappointing follow-up), few would argue that Daniel Craig has disappointed as the fifth incarnation of James Bond. Beating out the likes of Henry Cavill and Sam Worthington to the role, Craig wasn't an obvious choice, causing certain dim sections of fans to complain in advance that he was 'too blonde' and 'not attractive enough' to play Ian Fleming's creation. But the actor soon banished any doubts by proving appropriately suave and sexy in the part, while retaining the cruelty that had been absence since Connery, and adding a greater psychological realism that's worked beautifully for a modern-era Bond.

With the incredibly promising "Skyfall" set to be unveiled next month, the question has to be asked: how much longer will Craig stay in the role? The actor originally signed a three-film contract, and given that he's staying busy outside the franchise, including the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" franchise, one wondered if he might start to feel a little restless, despite the hopes of producers that he might stick around to beat the seven-film record in the series set by Roger Moore (Connery starred in six, plus unofficial entry "Never Say Never Again"). But if recent reports are accurate, we might see Craig sticking around for a little longer.

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