Daniel Craig as Bond

DC As 007: What You Think

Unfortunately, it hasn't been up to the public to choose the next James Bond - which is probably why it's taken 18 months for a decision to be reached. And they've chosen Daniel Craig as the latest 007...

See below for a sample of some of the emails you sent about the new Bond. Opinion seems to be deeply divided - some of you love DC, some of you hate him - or at least as Bond.

And considering the number of people who emailed in about Gerard Butler, we suspect some fansite's been getting involved..

Tell us what you think of Daniel as the new blond Bond at showbizeditor@bskby.com

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I can only say: Very bad decision.  Daniel Craig does not have the charisma, only Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan have it. I am a great fan of the Bond movies, but I will not pay a cent to see the new film. Betty

Nooooo!  I can't take it! A blond Bond! And I was really looking forward 2 the new movie before that! Lizbie

I actually feel a bit sorry for Daniel Craig. He has some very big shoes to fill! I also think people are going to be highly critical so good luck to him! Lyndsay Higgins, Perth, Scotland

I think Daniel looks old and haggard compared to Pierce Brosnan. Bring back PIERCE! He has at least another Bond or two to make. Sunwoh, Malaysia

I think Daniel will do what Christian Bale has done for Batman, and give the series some long over-due credibility.  Foddy Savva

A very, very interesting and wise choice. I think he'll do great! Paul Cedervall

I'm delighted that Daniel Craig is to be the new Bond. He has a dark quality and a human vulnerability that will transform the wooden character played by Pierce Brosnan. I look forward to the new film. The last one, Die Another Day, was a disaster. Carolyn Z, San Francisco, USA

I think it's a shame we've lost Pierce Brosnan. I thought Hugh Jackman or the guy from Phantom Of The Opera would be good choices. No offence to Craig, but I'm a dark and handsome kind of girl...Darla

No way is James Bond blonde or full of wrinkles at the tender age of 37. We want Clive Owen if sexy Mr Brosnan has to be replaced. Who cares about developing his character; we want to see sex on legs seducing beautiful women and behaving like a REAL man! Katherine, Nina, Elizabeth, Frances & Naomi

Er! Who made the final decision? I thought James Bond was to be appealing and sexy so all the women would fall at his feet? Sorry Daniel but I don't think this is in your league. Sharon Howley

I have to say Clive Owen was born to play the part, and have no idea why they chose Daniel Craig.  Time will tell if they've made the right call, but I'm actually pretty gutted they never went for Owen.  As no doubt, will he. Gareth Chambers

Daniel Craig - NO NO NO NO NO! Brosnan IS Bond. Kerry, Manchester

Sorry, this will be a disaster. Craig needs to do the honourable thing and back out, the sooner the better. Steve, Washington State

James Bond? More like Brooke Bond having a nice cuppa with the ultimate Bond girl, Pauline Fowler! Elaine C, Palm Beach

My first choice - Clive Owen. However, after seeing Archangel and Layer Cake, Mr Craig might pull it off. Simon

Yes, yes, yes!  For the first time in 10 years I will definitely be watching this Bond movie.  He's the sexiest Bond to date! Go Daniel, go! Frances, Dubai

Of all the actors in the world, how the hell did we end up with old Craggy Features? I only hope he makes just one movie and then we can get it right. Let the fans vote in future. Julie Andrews, Harrogate

Daniel Craig - phwoooooooooor!! Hot Bond!! Pierce who??!?? Hayley

Bond has had his day...despite the numerous efforts, they've never been able to replace Connery in that role...and they never will.  It's time to bring Bond to a dignified end. Dee Redmond, Horsham

Oh dear...what are the producers thinking of? This man just is not James Bond, having neither the looks nor suave charm needed for the role. What was wrong with Clive Owen? Now THAT'S a James Bond I would pay to see - sexy, charismatic, dangerous. Oh well, it's Tom Cruise in M:I3 for me now...Roz Henderson, Washington, Tyne & Wear

I'll leave my judgement until I've seen the film. If the producers think he can do the job, then let's give him a chance. Sean, Roger and Pierce did an excellent job; who says Daniel won't? He might surprise us all. Good luck, Daniel. Gary Hardy, London

Daniel Craig is not an obvious choice for Bond. Having said that, I think he's completely gorgeous and, for the first time ever, I will become a Bond fan. I'm very pleased! Karen Poulter

Well done Daniel, you definitely have a thumbs-up from me! Fliss

I wish I could play his Moneypenny. Rafaella Cessana

Daniel Craig as the new James Bond? Yum yum. Can't believe all the other comments from people saying women won't find him attractive. I think he's lovely. Jacqui Barr, Dundee

What do I think about the new 007? I'm shaken, but not stirred! Sarah Bryett, Surrey

A perfect choice! Kudos for choosing a man with sophistication. Very debonair. Susan Peason

The producers originally claimed they were looking for a younger Bond - so why on earth did they pick a 37-year-old? Since they have subsequently decided to not go with a 'younger model', they should've somehow persuaded the excellent Pierce Brosnan to make one last outing. Mark Preston, Yorkshire

Good actor but Bond? No, no, no. Best Bond would be Dougray Scott. Disappointed Rick

Rough as a bear's bum. Martin Smith

With Pierce, I could always get my wife to the cinema, now I've no chance. Wayne Dennett

A good actor doesn't necessarily make a good James Bond. Why Daniel Craig, when there was James Purefoy, Hugh Jackman, Ioan Gruffud to chose from? Bring back Pierce - we Bond purists will chip in for the salary demands! Gary Gibbons

Having seen him in Layer Cake, I think he will make an excellent Bond - he is gorgeous. Kaye, London

Great actor, charismatic looks, but looks more like a baddie. It should have been Clive Owen. Kiki Court

Daniel is GORGEOUS! I may even be tempted to watch a Bond movie again after dull-as-dishwater Pierce. And what is this issue with his hair colour? Get over it! Nicki Harris

I have never seen any of Mr Craig's work but, for me, Pierce Brosnan will always be the ultimate James Bond. I do, however, wish Daniel Craig all the luck in the world with his new role. Angela Howard, Warrington, Cheshire

Having been a fan off the Bond films for over 30 years, I feel the Bond producers have got it wrong this time. This could turn out to be another Dalton/ Lazenby fiasco. Bring back Pierce - nobody did it better!! Tim

As for making Bond darker - well, it didn't work making it gritty with Timothy Dalton. I fear, with Daniel, all Pierce's hard work getting Bond back on track will be wasted. James Bond, RIP. Ali Longstaff

 Best decision they could have made - Daniel Craig will be one of the best. Mark Privett

I think Daniel will make a good Bond although I am a bit wary of change, particularly to a blonde. Iris

They shouldn't have replaced Pierce Brosnan. After Sean Connery, he was the only decent Bond. As for Daniel Craig - nice guy, good actor, but not James Bond! If they absolutely had to change, what was wrong with Clive Owen - he has everything necessary for the role - PLUS! Anon

Fantastic! Joanna McRae

Daniel Craig was never in the running for me. I thought it might be Clive Owen at worst but this is terrible! Stephanie

I've been a big fan of Daniel Craig since Our Friends In The North and have seen pretty much everything he's been in. I think he's incredibly talented and charismatic. Fiona Jenkinson

This guy is NOT Bond for me at all I'm afraid. He's not polished or smooth enough. Davina Franks

If we can't have Pierce then Daniel Craig will be a good replacement. He was awesome in Layer Cake and I think he has the goods to grow into 007's shoes. Isobel, NYC

Pierce Brosnan puts the 'double O' in  JAMES BOND! He was brill and had at least another two movies left in him. A very poor decision to let him go and a very poor choice in the replacement. Martin Murray

One word - divine! Kate Dixon

Absolutely the wrong person... some people suggested Christian Bale and I think he would've been a much better candidate. Jason B

He is definitely a talented actor but he doesn't look like he's the type of guy who would drink a vodka Martini (shaken or stirred). 'Anyone for a bitter?' He just doesn't ooze sophistication, which all the other Bonds did. Vincenzo Rampulla

Daniel Craig has the looks and a great stare, but I was disappointed that Colin Salmon wasn't there. Donna French

I can't see Daniel Craig as Bond... he doesn't look that much younger than Pierce considering the age difference. I won't be paying to see DC as Bond. Chayna

I'm not sure about Daniel Craig as the new Bond. To me he looks more like a Bond villain than the archetypal Bond. Bob McAusland

I'm sorry to say it, but this chap isn't ever going to live up to the others. Bond has always been dark-haired and suave... If we wanted a blond bond don't you think we would've settled for Brad Pitt? Julie, South Africa

He's neither good looking nor physically imposing enough to do the job. A decent actor, yes, but Bond, no. Nicholas Green

He looks nothing like him, neither does he have the Bond charisma. And also he has blonde hair? I personally think the producers have overlooked James Purefoy. He looks and even sounds like Bond, so come on, sort it out! Colin Slade

Where are the good looks gone! If you want women to watch Bond movies then you need something that is gonna make their heart race! Bring back Pierce Brosnan, he even looks younger than the new Bond! Jayne White

I don't know a lot about Daniel Craig. I am sure that he has the looks, BUT there is only one James Bond - Sean Connery. What happened? Elize, Cape Town, SA

I've lost interest in James Bond films in recent years. What they need is someone like Robbie Williams. I'm sure he would be the greatest Bond ever, he really could look and act the part and inject his own charm and humour. Graham Stamp

Bring back Pierce Brosnan and give the fans what they want!!!!!!!! Chris

Vinny Jones for James Bond. No one else should have even been in the frame. Simon O'Connor

I am not suggesting Daniel Craig is without acting ability, but unfortunately women don't find him attractive and men won't aspire to be him. Anita Selfe

Ah, come on, the lad looks like an Irish farmer.... And I should know, I am one. He's not a bad-lookin' fella but he looks older than Pierce and he's really blond. Bond's not Blond, hell no. Eoin Scallan