"I'd rather slash my wrists than play James Bond again"

For fans of Daniel Craig (as James Bond), it is indeed disappointing to know that the actor is considering to move out of the Bond franchise. I, for one, would have been happy to see him reprise the role for some more years.

In a recent interview, he is quoted to have said, "I'd rather slash my wrists than play James Bond again." He went on to say, "I’m over it at the moment. We’re done. All I want to do is move on.”

Now, a statement like this has serious implications. It just goes to show that playing Bond ain't as sexy as it sounds to be. The glitter, glory and hype conceal the fact that the churning a film from the 007 factory is quite a laborious ordeal for both the crew and cast, considering that it takes nothing less three years for the product to hit the screens. And in some cases, as it seems with Craig, the long shoot and post-production schedule probably leads to a burn-out--or extreme aversion for the role.

In any case, Craig would have a couple of years (when the next Bond film is announced) before he takes a decision. One hopes that retirement from the superhero brand would lead him on to do some meaningful roles in the future--and perhaps shine as an actor than a star.