Daniel Craig reveals he was left exhausted by James Bond

In a series of recent interviews, actor Daniel Craig reflected on the challenges he faced while portraying the iconic character of James Bond from 2006 to 2021. The role, which he undertook across five films, brought him significant fame but also emotional difficulties, particularly for himself and his family. Craig described the effects of this public recognition as 'weird,' indicating that the fame associated with being Bond was not entirely positive. Despite loving every moment of acting as 007, he admitted that it was an emotionally taxing experience. After completing each film in the series, he felt 'empty and exhausted,' often requiring six months to recover emotionally from the intensive filming process. This exhaustion, coupled with the physical demands of the role, led Craig to struggle with the idea of taking on new projects while being typecast as Bond. He ultimately felt that he couldn't pursue other roles while maintaining his commitments to the Bond franchise, emphasizing that each film took about two years out of his life and left little room for other opportunities. Craig expressed that after the film 'Spectre,' he realized he could no longer continue with the intense grind of the Bond series and could not have taken on more diverse roles, like his current project 'Queer,' at the same time. He reflected critically on his time in the role, describing the production process for some of the films as chaotic and challenging, particularly due to a lack of sufficient writing and preparation. Craig’s candid remarks shine a light on the hidden costs of fame in Hollywood and the personal struggles of actors behind their celebrated roles.