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Ever since Daniel Craig announced that he would be turning in the tuxedo and putting down the martini glass, the race has been on to decide who will be…

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Variety reports: Ever since Daniel Craig announced that he would be turning in the tuxedo and putting down the martini glass, the race has been on to decide who will be chosen as the next James Bond.

The rumor mill has been heating up for years now, but now it’s really down to the wire for the.

This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include James Bond, the Next and Daniel Craig.

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James Bond, the Next, Daniel Craig
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