Daniel Craig's successor in the "James Bond" franchise has long been a topic of great interest even before "James Bond: Spectre" hit cinemas this year.
A lot of worthy contenders have expressed their interest in the role, including Hugh Jackman, Damian Lewis, and Idris Elba. Craig has not given her seal of approval yet to any one of them, but when One Direction crooner Niall Horan said that he would love to portray the secret service agent 007, Craig was all for it.
During an interview with Capital FM, Craig said that "good man" Horan would be "absolutely fabulous" as James Bond.
When asked if Horan would look good in Bond's suits, Craig confirmed that "He would."
Craig even has some pearls of wisdom to share for the singer slash aspiring actor: "Just enjoy it and make it the best you can."
"That's all I've ever tried to do with these films is just make the movies as memorable as possible," he said. "Should I make another one or not make another one I'm proud of the four I've made."
Horan shared his desire to become the next Bond as early as 2013 when Craig's "Skyfall" hit cinemas.
"Watchin skyfall ! I reckon im the next bond ! Dont mess with me, i just started growin a little chin hair," the 22-year-old tweeted.
As for Craig, he has gone from hot and cold regarding his involvement in the "James Bond" franchise. At first, the actor said that he would rather slash his wrists than play Bond again because he wants a break and spend some time with his family.
But then, he backtracked from his comments and said that he might just do another film.
Should he give up the mantle, one thing is certain for Craig - the studio has to find a worthy successor.
"It's just as long as they're good. That's the only thing that matters," he said.
As for the movie producers, they plan to hold on to Craig for as long as they can. Barbara Broccoli, daughter of original Bond producer Albert "Cubby" Broccoli who now co-produces the films alongside her half brother Michael G. Wilson said that they have no plans of replacing the franchise's lead star.
She explained to The Hamilton Spectator that "making a James Bond film is tough," but it is all worth it when everything falls into place in the end.
"The logistics are a grind but Sam Mendes was directing for a second time, and Lea Seydoux is absolutely mesmerizing as (Bond's love interest) Dr. Madeline Swann," she said. "In a lot of ways, making the films is like what James experiences in 'Spectre': You're put through your paces, but the result is tremendously exciting."
