Daniel Craig Becomes Honorary Royal Navy Commander — Just Like James Bond

Photo: LPHOT LEE BLEASE/BRITISH MINISTRY OF DEFENCE/HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Life is mirroring art forDaniel Craig, who just got one step closer to truly becoming his iconicJames Bondcharacter. The actor, 53, was named ​​an honorary officer of the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy Thursday, the organization announced in anews release. With his new appointment, Craig is following in the footsteps of Bond, who is a Royal Navy commander in the popular film franchise. Craig said in a statement included in Thursday’s news release, “I am truly privileged and honored to be appointed the rank of Honorary Commander in the senior service.

Daniel Craig Calls Himself a 'Very Happy Man' at His Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

Daniel Craigis grateful to be immortalized among Hollywood’s heavyweights. In Los Angeles Wednesday night, the 53-year-oldNo Time to Dieactor gave a “short and sweet” speech at the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I never thought I’d say this, but it’s an absolute honor to be walked all over in Hollywood,” Craigjoked in his speech. VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Daniel Craig Confirms 'No Time To Die' Is His Final James Bond Film: 'It's Done'

It’s the end of an era. Daniel Craig, who has played James Bond in the popular franchise since 2005, has confirmed his time as 007 is coming to an end. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Friday, the actor confirmed that he was “done” playing the famed spy. “Are you done with Bond,” asked hostStephen Colbert, to which Craig, 51, replied, “Yes.” “It’s done,” he added.

Daniel Craig Could Earn More Than $100 Million from the Netflix 'Knives Out' Sequels: Report

Daniel Craig’s turn as James Bond may be ending, but the actor has a brand new franchise lined up that could score him a massive payday. The 53-year-old actor could potentially earn more than $100 million to reprise his role as Detective. Benoit Blanc inRian Johnson’s upcoming twoKnives Outsequels for Netflix, according to sources who spoke withThe Hollywood Reporter. Johnson, who wrote and directed the 2019 hit film, could also be scoring $100 million from the deal, the outlet reported.

Daniel Craig Didn't Think He'd Be Cast as James Bond: 'I Was Just Amongst the Mix'

Daniel Craigis looking back on his 15-year career asJames Bond, admitting he never saw himself playing the iconic spy. The actor, 53, opened up about his experience as 007 in an interview withThe New York Timesahead of the release of his latest and final Bond film,No Time to Die. Reflecting on his audition for Bond, Craig told theTimeshe “assumed he’d been invited to audition as cannon fodder, to make it easier to choose someone else for the part.