Daniel backs lifeboat charity - Nov 2 2007
He was pilloried for wearing a lifejacket when he arrived for his unveiling as the new James Bond - but Daniel Craig showed no hesitation in donning one again.

The Casino Royale star wore the vest on a private visit to crew members of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

The actor requested a private visit to meet volunteers at Ramsgate Lifeboat Station.

The RNLI said the 007 star took its Trent class all-weather lifeboat and 32 knot Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat "through their paces".

Daniel, 39, said: "The tireless, unassuming, and above all brave work that the RNLI volunteers undertake everyday makes me proud and honoured to be associated with them. Please help them do their job - support your local lifeboat."

Coxswain Ian Cannon said: "It was a bit of a surprise for the crew but we were thrilled to be able to show Daniel just what our RNLI lifeboat crews do.

"Everyone who crewed with Daniel was impressed by his knowledge and interest in the work of our charity.

"His handling of the inshore lifeboat was certainly impressive. He was good fun to have aboard, we'd have him back any time."

RNLI Chief Executive Andrew Freemantle said: "We are delighted that Daniel Craig has chosen to join us."


Daniel ’hammering it’ at the gym? - Sept 19 2007
Filming has started on the next James Bond outing - and it seems that Daniel Craig is keen to bulk up for the part.

The 007 actor is going to the gym regularly and drinking lots of Guinness in preparation for baring his bod to the world in the 22nd Bond movie, reports the Daily Express.

A source told the paper: "Filming has begun on the next Bond and it’s all been preliminary and filler shots. Daniel has yet to film scenes.

"He been hammering it back in the gym though. He’s really starting to get even more toned than before.

"But he’s told us he’s not a fitness freak so it’s really tough getting to the gym. The only thing that’s keeping him going, he said, is regular pints of Guinness.

"Daniel says it’s all part of his regime - and that Guinness is good for the heart."


Bond to bare all? - Sept 12 2007
Brace yourself ladies, Daniel Craig has reportedly volunteered to strip down to his birthday suit for his upcoming Bond film.

The new 007 is apparently happy to film a nude scene after impressing audiences with his honed and toned physique in Casino Royale, reports the Daily Express.

"The producers wanted to pull out even more stops on this one," an insider told the paper.

"When Daniel first agreed to be Bond he told them he has no issues with nude scenes."

The source went on: "The plan is to do that in the next film. 007 is more confident and a bit tougher round the edges after what happened to the love of his life Vesper, who drowned."

Daniel has already won hordes of female fans as a result of a beach scene in Casino Royale, which saw the hunky actor stepping out of the sea sporting a pair of tiny blue trunks.
 

Bond’s mate, Marmite - July 19 2007
Daniel Craig’s first attempt at acting was a far cry from his coveted Bond role, it seems.

The hunky star apparently appeared in supermarkets as Mr Marmite before he was famous, promoting the product by handing out samples of the famous spread, while wearing a funny costume.

He said the job in Sainsbury’s won him an Equity union card, which wannabe actors need to get work.