James Bond producers say Daniel Craig is their first choice for next film

'I know they're hoping for him to come back'

Ever since Daniel Craig made those infamous ‘rather slash my wrists than play James Bond again’ comments, people have been wondering who could replace him as 007.

Speaking on Radio 4's Today programme, executive producer Callum McDougall revealed that Craig remains "absolutely the first choice” for fellow producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson.

"I know they're hoping for him to come back," McDougall he said. When asked who will be the next James Bond, he added: "I wish I knew.”

It was recently reported that Craig has been offered upwards of $150 million to return to the role for another two films; he was reportedly paid $65 million for Spectre.

Rumours have been swelling for months over who could be roped in to replace Craig, the list including the likes of Idris Elba, Michael Fassbender, Aiden Turner, and Jamie Bell.

Earlier this month, Craig’s Spectre co-star Christopher Waltz spoke about his future with the film series, saying he is unsure whether he will return.