Daniel Craig confirms James Bond return, and Twitter has mixed feelings about it

After months of speculation, Daniel Craig on Wednesday confirmed that he would be returning to play James Bond one last time in a new film, due in theatres in November 2019.

In an appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Craig said, “I have been quite cagey about it. I have been doing interviews all day and people have been asking me and I think I’ve been rather coy. But kind of felt like if I was going to speak the truth I should speak truth to you.”

BREAKING NEWS: ???????
Daniel Craig, will you return as James Bond? - @StephenAtHome

Yes - #DanielCraig #LSSC pic.twitter.com/FroXh2qsp4

— The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) August 16, 2017

“I think this is it. I just want to go out on a high note and I can’t wait,” he said.

In 2015, he had famously said that if he ever played Bond again, “it would only be for money.” After wrapping up Spectre, he was asked if he would play James Bond again. “Now? I’d rather … slash my wrists,” he had replied. “No, not at the moment. Not at all. That’s fine. I’m over it at the moment. We’re done. All I want to do is move on.”

Speaking about the outburst, Craid admitted that he should have shown more grace. “Instead of saying something with style and grace, I said something really stupid,” he said.

Craig has appeared in four James Bond movies - Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre.

Twitter reacted fittingly to the news, months in the waiting:

ForgodssakeNOOO. A few of my friends, fans of #Bondiana, refused to watch 007movies 'cause of #DanielCraig & grim atmosphere. I'm on z edge2

— Aunt Cade (@Aunt_Cade) August 16, 2017

So excited #DanielCraig is returning for #Bond25 best news of the day so far. #JamesBond

— John Dice (@therealjohndice) August 16, 2017

#DanielCraig is back as James Bond I'm so happppyyyy

— Spaceship (@RealDarkOne_) August 16, 2017

Delighted that Daniel Craig is back as Bond, so that all the good actors floated for the role can continue to do just about anything else.

— Guy Lodge (@GuyLodge) August 16, 2017

Thank f*cking GAWD! Daniel Craig is coming back as BOND!
Hurry the f*ck up!!! pic.twitter.com/tx8MqPhpnR

— Edan Clay (@EdanClay) August 16, 2017

What was it about the $150m role that convinced #DanielCraig to play it just one more time? ???#JamesBond

— Marie Flanagan (@Marie_Flanagan1) August 16, 2017

As predicted by me (& I'm sure others), #DanielCraig waited until the #LoganLucky press tour to confirm that he will return as #JamesBond.

— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) August 16, 2017

Has there ever been a better Bond? I don't think so! #DanielCraig confirms he will return as #JamesBond #007 ❤ pic.twitter.com/RMuyUEYTl4

— PatsyAnne (@PatriciaHoey2) August 16, 2017

Vote for your favourite Bond here:

On the occasion of #DanielCraig finally confirming his return as #JamesBond, tell us: Who's your fav? Sorry Dalton and Lazenby

— HT Entertainment (@htshowbiz) August 16, 2017