Sony hopes a $150 million paycheck will convince him to come back.
Since Daniel Craig revealed that he's "done" playing James Bond on the silver screen, Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston and Kristen Stewart were just some of the people who were hoping to take on the iconic role. However, it seems Sony is practically begging Daniel to reconsider and come back, and nothing says that better than a hefty paycheck. Radar reports that Sony is offering $150 million for him to be in two more 007 movies.
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"The studio is desperate to secure the actor’s services while they phase in a younger long-term successor," a source told the site.
The source also added, "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."
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And before he passes off the baton, Sony is ready to pay what they need to in order to keep the film's popularity alive. "Daniel's the key for a seamless, safe transition as far as Sony and Bond bosses are concerned," the source said, "and they're prepared to pay a king’s ransom to make it happen."
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