Craig: 'There should be no gags in Bond'

Daniel Craig has insisted that there should be no "written gags" in the James Bond films because he does not think they are funny.

The latest 007 star, who will reprise his role in Bond 22 next year, has refused to try to add humour to the famous character.

Craig said: "I don't think you should write gags in Bond.

"I'm not going to shy away from the fact that occasionally there should be humour. I just don't like the written gags. That's not the way I've ever liked working and I don't think it is funny."

The star, who is dating film producer Satsuki Mitchell, also spoke out about "boring" celebrities who speak about themselves. He said: "You know people who talk about themselves all the time? I think it's quite frankly f***ing boring.

"I don't like talking about my personal life. It's wrong to discuss my private life in public because it affects many other people I care about. It has nothing to do with trying to get a better career."