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Open in new tab Daniel Craig has changed his mind and is set to sign up for his fifth Bond movie – with Adele lined up to join him.
The actor, 48, claimed he would “rather slash my wrists” than play 007 again but his U-turn came after a host of British stars were tipped to replace him.
The Wire star Idris Elba, Peaky Blinders’ Tom Hardy, Happy Valley villain James Norton and Poldark’s Aidan Turner were all contenders.
But Bond producer Barbara Broccoli is said to have secured Craig – and we can reveal she is “determined” that superstar singer Adele will record the theme tune.
The partnership made 2012’s Skyfall the most profitable Bond ever with takings of £885million.
Her song Skyfall was the first Bond theme to win at the Brit Awards, Grammy Awards and Golden Globes. Although Adele had to cancel the final two shows of her world tour because of damaged vocal chords, Barbara is said to be “talking the singer round”.
She believes “Bond25” can start filming next year and will be a sure fire hit.
MONEY
A source involved in the project said: “Craig and Adele together are the winning team, the ultimate choice, the money spinners.
“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 insider said Craig’s actress wife Rachel Weisz, 47, is “on board with the decision” for him to spend a year away filming.
Craig claimed in 2015 that if he did play the spy again “it would be for the money.”
He was said to have been offered up to £120million for two more films. Skyfall and Spectre scriptwriter John Logan is also said to be involved in the project..