Daniel Craig Reflects on Bond Role Concerns

Daniel Craig has expressed his initial reservations about taking on the role of James Bond due to concerns about being typecast and limiting his future opportunities in the film industry. In a recent interview, he revealed that he initially turned down the role, feeling he needed to see a script before committing, and was apprehensive about how it might change his life. Craig also discussed the societal constructs of masculinity that he found laughable but essential to navigate in portraying Bond. He emphasized the importance of vulnerability in characters, which he explored in his recent projects, suggesting a shift in his artistic focus post-Bond. Meanwhile, Alfonso Cuarón shared that he had never read a Harry Potter book before directing 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' and revealed he once turned down an offer to direct a Bond film, citing discomfort with the production process. Both filmmakers have navigated significant roles in their careers while maintaining a critical perspective on the impact of such iconic franchises.