Daniel Craig

Biography

Daniel Wroughton Craig is a British actor who redefined the modern action hero as James Bond before pivoting to a highly acclaimed "second act" as a character actor. Known for his intense physicality and dry wit, he has become the face of the Knives Out murder mystery franchise. In 2026, Craig steps into the world of high fantasy. He stars as the eccentric and cowardly magician Uncle Andrew Ketterley in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" (November 26, 2026). Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film serves as the origin story for Narnia. Craig's performance—described as a comedic yet sinister departure from his stoic roles—explores the man whose "mad scientist" experiments inadvertently open the door to other worlds, leading to the rise of the White Witch (Emma Mackey). He also prepares to revisit one of his most acclaimed stage roles for the screen. In late 2026, production begins on the film adaptation of "Othello", produced by Barbara Broccoli. Craig reprises his chilling performance as Iago, starring opposite David Oyelowo (who also directs). The film is set in a modern Middle Eastern war zone, adapting the staging from their hit 2016 New York Theatre Workshop production. These projects follow the release of "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (late 2025), where his third outing as the gentleman detective Benoit Blanc was once again a global streaming phenomenon.