Bond is back in a couple of short months, and the secret agent, to the dismay of some, is digging into his family roots. Indeed, the Daniel Craig incarnation of Bond has something of a burdened soul, and is a far cry from the martini-drinking, woman-craving hero of previous films. In a new chat with Esquire, Craig explains 007's headspace in these movies.
READ MORE: Sam Mendes Says 'Spectre' Will Be His Last James Bond Movie, Reveals Theme Song Is Done
“He’s very fucking lonely. There’s a great sadness. He’s fucking these beautiful women but then they leave and it’s… sad. And as a man gets older it’s not a good look. It might be a nice fantasy – that’s debatable – but the reality, after a couple of months…,” he trails off.
Alas, Bond exists in a different era too, one not only full of male-sensitivity, but one where a movie can't simply treat women as window-dressings. An optimistic Craig hopes his portrayal is bit more textured. “Hopefully, my Bond is not as sexist and...
