He assured fans the new Bond would a “30-something” actor, keeping with Craig’s age range when he started his run as 007 in 2006’s “Casino Royale.”
“We did look at a lot of younger actors, and I just don’t think they had the gravitas. They didn’t have the experience, they didn’t have the mental capacity to take it on, because it’s not just the part they’re taking on, it’s a massive responsibility.”