Daniel Craig set to return as James Bond with Adele lined up for theme song

The British actor could be reprising the role of 007 for a fifth time 
Return: Daniel Craig is set to play James bond for a fifth time
Jennifer Ruby10 July 2017
The Weekender

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Daniel Craig has reportedly signed up to play James Bond for a fifth time, quashing rumours that Spectre had been his final outing in the role.

The British actor is thought to be in the process of signing a contract to star in the next instalment of the 007 saga, having been convinced by producer Barbara Broccoli.

Craig was widely believed to have quit the franchise, joking in an interview last year that he’d 'rather slash his wrists' than play the secret service spy again.

Adele, who won an Oscar for her Skyfall theme song, is also reportedly being considered to record the Bond25 theme.

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“Craig and Adele together are the winning team, the ultimate choice, the money spinners,” a source told The Mirror.

“It’s taken time but Daniel has come round and the strong con–sensus in the Bond offices is that Mr Craig is 007 again.

“As for Adele, she’s more of an unknown quantity but loved being part of Bond, so the signs are positive.”

The partnership of Craig and Adele was a huge success for the studio back in 2012 as Skyfall made an impressive £885 million.

Actors including Idris Elba, James Norton, Aidan Turner and Tom Hiddleston were all rumoured to be in the running to take over from Craig when he decided to step down from the role.

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