Daniel Craig Responds to Rumors' Of Hugh Jackman Taking Over Role of ‘James Bond’

Daniel Craig has reacted to the possibility of 'Wolverine' star Hugh Jackman possibly taking on the role of James Bond.

The star, who has played several iconic roles in his career, was rumored to possibly succeed Pierce Brosnan in the role before Daniel stepped in back in 2006. Now that the actor is bidding goodbye to the role after 15 long years, he weighed in on reports that suggested Hugh could once again be in the running to play the part. However, his reply was not what anyone expected.

During an interview, the actor shot down the possibility of Jackman ever taking on the role of 007 and said, "He’s not going to be it.”

"Over my dead body," he joked.

The clip that had fans laughing out loud, reached Jackman's timeline. Sharing the post with fans on social media, the actor wrote, "Well … that kills that rumour! Daniel, mate, you will always be @007 to me. #notimetodie.”

Hugh and Daniel are in fact longtime friends and even starred together on the Broadway stage in 2009′s A Steady Rain.

Meanwhile, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, the producers behind James Bond spy series, said they won't discuss who will take over the long-running film franchise following the departure of Daniel Craig until 2022.

The makers are looking forward to the release of 'No Time To Die', which stars Craig in his fifth and final appearance as the British MI6 agent. The film, which is set to have its world premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday, is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.