Daniel Craig confesses he would have been waiter if not for iconic James Bond role

Just like us regular folks, celebrities can have strange middle names that were the last thing we’d expect to go with the rest of their name. Although we’re used to stars giving their children creative and sometimes unusual names, we’re less used to hearing their unusual middle names, if we even know them at all. However, many of your favourite stars’ middle names have interesting back stories, with some being nods to beloved relatives, inspired by TV shows or are actually middle names being used as stage names.

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Luke Pasqualino has become the latest famous face to be tipped to play James Bond following Daniel Craig's exit from the 007 franchise in the most recent film No Time To Die.The 32 year old is best known for playing Freddie McClair in Channel 4's Skins and Elvis Harte in BBC's Our Girl alongside Michelle Keegan. Bookmakers William Hill have placed Luke at 25/1 following his recent success as David Kostyk in US series Shadow and Bone.

Daniel Craig stepped down from the James Bond franchise late last year after the release of No Time To Die, and ever since, the race has been on for the next potential 007 actor. While the official announcement will likely be given within the next year, the bookies have their ears to the ground on who the best bets will be in the coming months.

Being The Ricardos, said in a new interview that he once drunkenly agreed to work as a stripper when he was 20 years old.He told The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he’d been “stepping out of a friend’s fiancé’s cake” at a club when the venue owner asked him to return.“I did my routine again on the disco dance floor, and the owner of the disco said, ‘Will you do that every Friday?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, of course!’ because I was drunk,” Bardem said.He said that the club then hired him. Bardem appeared the following Friday for his debut (and only ever) performance, bringing along his mother and sister for support.“I was so nervous, I called my mom and my sister to accompany me to my striptease number,” he said.

DON'T MISSJames Bond: Roger Moore's Octopussy predicted Putin says 007 producer [BOND VILLAIN]Next James Bond: Outlander's Sam Heughan details his 007 audition [SAM HEUGHAN]James Bond stars in bad moods: 'We had a slanging match' says director [BOND STARS]Broccoli shared that first of all she and the others at EON Productions will need to sit down and consider where they want to go with a reboot before finding the right star to fit that feel. She added: "Are [the next set of 007 movies] going to be more humorous or less humorous, more gritty or not gritty? And then, when we've done that, we have to figure out the actor to play it.

Daniel Craig cried after watching 'No Time To Die' for the first time. The recent Bond movie marked Daniel's final appearance as the legendary spy and co-editor Elliot Graham revealed that the star was overcome with emotion as he watched the flick. Speaking at the BAFTAs on Sunday (13.

Daniel Craig stepped down from the James Bond franchise following No Time To Die, the race has been on for the next potential 007 stars. While the official announcement will likely be given within the next year, the bookies have their ears to the ground on who the best bets will be in the coming months.

James Bond.The pair spoke exclusively to the Daily Star at the 75th annual British Academy Film Awards on Sunday (March 13) in the winner's room of the swanky event in London.They took home the award for Editing on the night for 2021 blockbuster No Time To Die, actor Daniel Craig's last film as the title charatcer.Daniel has spent the past 15 years of his life playing James Bond, however, it is time for a new face in town.The next Bond film will see a new actor taking Daniel's place in the iconic spy film series.Talking about who could play Bond next, Elliot Graham said: "I honestly think that had he been ten years younger than Daniel, Idris Elba would be playing the next Bond but as they're a similar age then that's the thing. But I don't know someone amazing, because Daniel is hard to follow."Tom Cross added: "I defer to Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to figure that out because they know what they're doing but I have no idea."He also stated that despite Daniel not being at the awards on the night, he felt his presence in the star-studded room.Tom went on to say: "I feel like even though he wasn't even able to attend, I felt his presence with the film clips and Shirley Bassey singing Diamonds are Forever.

BAFTA Awards host Rebel Wilson revealed a shocking tattoo of Daniel Craig on her leg as she joked about becoming the next James Bond during her opening monologue.She made her entrance on stage to the Bond theme Diamonds Are Forever following a performance by Dame Shirley Bassey, before revealing a tattoo on her leg of Daniel's face and joking: "Diamonds are Forever and so are tattoos".The Australian actress, 42, then went on to say: “Hold on to your martinis because the Broccolis have let me announce it here and now, this is a scoop, I’m proud to announce that the new James Bond will be me! Oh my god, yes!“I don’t want people going crazy because there will be a female James Bond, it’s not going to change things that much.”The Bridesmaid actress added: “And here’s my pitch for the new Bond film: Bond goes to Australia and it can be called Die Another G'Day”.The star also made a savage swipe at the gender paygap during the joke, claiing she’ll be changing her name from 007 to 004.5.“As the first, uh, female 007, the Bond girls will obviously have to become Bond guys. And because of the gender pay gap, I actually won’t be called 007.

DANIEL Craig’s final outing as James Bond in No Time To Die failed in all but one of its five nominations at last night’s EE British Academy Film Awards. The ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall was geared towards celebrating the spy franchise’s 60th year — with Dame Shirley Bassey opening the event with her 1971 title track Diamonds Are Forever.

Daniel Craig, who has played 007 agent James Bond for over a decade and a half, has admitted that he got emotional whilst watching his final appearance as the spy in No Time To Die.He first appeared as the world’s most famous agent back in 2006 in Casino Royale which gained him international recognition The 54-year-old has previously received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role back in 2007 for his first portrayal and has appeared in four instalments since - Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time To Die. The final film is set to be Daniel’s last appearance as the suave womaniser and he has opened up about his thoughts on the matter.At the 75th annual British Academy Film Awards he professed that he was "in tears" whilst watching his performance in No Time To Die, which was released in September 2021, because it was "the last 15 years of his life".He also noted the involvement and paid tribute to editors Elliot Graham, who joked that he would be celebrating a win with "drugs", and Tom Cross.

Following Dame Shirley Bassey onto the stage after her performance of Diamonds Are Forever at the BAFTA Film Awards, Rebel Wilson entered to the strains of the Bond theme wearing a shimmering hot pink dress, complete with 80s-style padded shoulders.

Outlander star Sam Heughan has been one of the bookies favourites to take on the iconic 007 role since Daniel Craig announced he'd be stepping down.

Hollywood actress Rachel Weisz turning 52, Daily Star is taking a look at her super-private marriage with James Bond star Daniel Craig.The stunning couple first met back in their college days and then sustained a friendship for years.However, in 2011, when they both starred in psychological thriller Dream House, sparks flew and their romance blossomed.The stars are both successful actors and have a bunch of films under their belt, along with both having children from previous relationships and other famous exes.However, let's take a look inside their enviable marriage, and how they manage to thrive under the spotlight...It says a lot about the level of privacy of their relationship when Rachel doesn't even turn up to her hubby's 007 film premiere in 2021.However, those who know the couple were not surprised, as the pair have only ever done a handful of joint red carpet appearances over the years.Rachel and Daniel are notoriously private and rarely discuss their relationship during interviews.Rachel once told The New York Times: "Daniel and I are really similar. We’re just really cr*p at talking about our private lives."She has also explained why she likes keeping their partnership out of the spotlight to More magazine, saying: "He’s just too famous.

James Bond movies, he finds himself aiding Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader of Gotham in The Batman. While the timing seems so perfect it had to be planned, that's not exactly why Wright took his exit along with Craig. As he promoted his new role of Jim Gordon in this weekend’s box office frontrunner, Wright recounted how the end of an era marked the closing of a chapter in his acting history.

celebrities, choosing to keep his private life exactly that - private. But his personal life is still pretty glamorous, and both his wife and his ex-wife are celebrities in their own right. Daniel met his first wife, Scottish actress Fiona Loudon, during his time at the National Youth Theatre in London.

James Bond after his recent appearance in an ITV drama.He’s about to take the lead role in ITV’s remake of The Ipcress File, playing the part of Harry Palmer.Palmer is a bespectacled British sergeant who is offered a position as a spy to avoid prison for smuggling, a role made famous by Michael Caine in the 1965 movie based on the book by Len Deighton.Cole’s portrayal of the sergeant - which has already been seen by critics and reviewers - has led to him being touted as a successor to Daniel Craig as the next James Bond.The man himself has played mobsters in shows such as Peaky Blinders and Gangs Of London and spoke about the potential 007 role: "I think every young actor in the UK has been linked to James Bond"."I’d like to play James Bond. I’ve played enough villains" he joked.During his interview on This Morning with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, the presenters touched upon the poignancy of his new series The Ipcress Files and how closely it reflects current affairs.Joe joined the presenters on the early morning show, looking smart in a burgundy V-neck jumper with a white collar underneath.Phillip, wearing a green shirt, and Holly, wearing a white jumper, sat opposite him and asked the star about his portrayal of Harry Palmer.“Set in the 1960s, the height of the Cold War, this massive battle between the East and the West.

Chester in 1968, Daniel grew up in Hoylake, Wirral, before acquiring a catalogue of credits and accolades to his name. He attended Hilbre High School and was a keen sportsman, playing rugby for his school and for Hoylake RUFC. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon 'glowing' as she returns to Loose Women after months away But from an early age, Daniel made his mark as an actor and he spent much of his youth hanging around the Everyman Theatre and trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have shared their disappointment that Daniel Craig was overlooked for awards for his performance in No Time To Die. The actor, 54, made his last outing as James Bond in the film, which was finally released last year after many months of delays due to Covid-19.While the film got a great response from fans, the producers believe Daniel deserved more accolades for his starring turn in the flick. Michael told The Times: ‘You’re always happy to get nominated.

James Bond movies seems to suggest that Craig’s destiny always had him heading toward the tuxedo.  Highlighting the occasion of the birthday Bond, the official 007 Instagram account showcased a clip reel of Daniel Craig highlights. As No Time To Die has closed out the most recent era of James Bond, it’s bittersweet to see the entire five-film run flash before our eyes.