Daniel Craig: 'I won't give up on Bond'

Daniel Craig has said that he is still willing to make more James Bond movies despite the financial problems that have forced studio MGM to pull the plug on the spy's 23rd outing.

Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, the 42-year-old admitted that his future as the British secret agent is "out of my hands", but said that he is "ready and willing" to return to the role if asked.

Discussing the financial problems surrounding franchise rights holders MGM, Craig said: "Unless MGM can sort themselves out, we can't make a movie. It's hard to talk about things that aren't happening.

"There will be more to say when things are happening. I'm really keen to get going, it's as simple as that. And I'm hoping that, in a while, we will."

Craig, who played Bond in Casino Royale and Quantum Of Solace, added of his 007 tenure: "I felt as if we were just getting going and that we'd get the chance to make a couple more.

"I'd like fulfill the circle with the story. But, yes, there is nothing really to say until whoever gets that house [at MGM] in order. There's no chance of getting it made until those things are taken care of."

Spyglass Entertainment is currently in talks to take over MGM, which has been crippled by a $4 billion debt.