One of the most popular fan-favorite James Bond of all time, Daniel Craig has surely impressed the viewer. The 55 years old British star is the perfect fit for the international spy, with thrilling action sequences and grave expressions. The actor played the role for the first time in 2006 and was an instant hit among viewers. Apart from Bond films, he showed his acting skills in movies like Cowboys and Aliens, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Golden Compass, Dream House, etc.
James Bond is one of the most popular roles of the actor, hence one would assume it paid him well. However, the truth is far from the expectations.
Daniel Craig’s income from James Bond movies
Craig started his career with small projects and films under British production houses. He climbed the stairs to stardom with his role as an international spy named James Bond. His first film was 2006’s Casino Royale, and after its grand success, he played the part in four more installments. The movies are considered among the best in the past 60 years. His last role was in No Time to Die, released in 2021.
Reportedly the actor earned $85.4 million across five films. His highest-paying Bond film was Spectre, for which he was given $30 million.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, he earned $3.2 million for Casino Royale, $7.2 million for Quantum of Solace, $20 million for Skyfall, $30 million for Spectre, and $25 million for No Time to Die.
Daniel Craig’s biggest paycheck was not for a Bond movie
The fans of Craig’s James Bond character will be shocked to know that 007 is not his highest-paying role. The actor played a detective named Benoit Blanc in the 2019 film Knives Out. The film was a massive success, and Netflix paid $469 million to secure the rights to its sequels on the streaming service. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the actor and the director earned around $100 million individually. Craig’s today pay for the franchise is more than $100 million.
The actor was highly appreciated for his Southern accent in the films. He shared about the effort behind the accent in an interview with Empire, saying,
“I went away to work with an accent coach for three or four months before we started shooting. I’d forgotten the accent and I didn’t want to do a pastiche. I wanted to make it as grounded and as anchored in reality as possible.”
Daniel Craig will be reprising his role in Knives Out 3, which will release in 2024.
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