James Bond Pantomime Continues

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By M&C News Apr 7, 2005, 9:33 GMT

Producers of the forthcoming James Bond sequel have refused to comment on reports British star Daniel Craig has won the coveted superspy role.Craig, 37, was said to be competition with "Closer" star Clive Owen for the part of the spy, after Pierce Brosnan was ditched for demanding $42 million (£23 million) for his next Bond film.But Owen has since decided the role would limit his acting career and a leak from movie giant Eon Productions suggests producer Babara Broccoli has offered the "Layer Cake" star a contract for the next three films.An insider explains, "Everybody who works at Eon Productions, which makes the Bond movies, has been told Daniel is the new 007."However, it now seems unlikely any official announcement will be made until Sony takes control of MGM. The company has waited years to get hold of the Bond franchise and are unlikely to let any decisions be made without their say.

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