Daniel Craig has reportedly signed a $27 million contract to reprise his role as James Bond.

The multimillion dollar deal will make Craig Britain’s highest paid actor as the 39-year-old is expected to receive $11 million for the next film, and another $16 million for a third outing.

Craig won a huge pay rise following the box office success of his first outing as Bond, Casino Royale, which took over $615 million (worldwide) at the box office to make it the biggest-grossing Bond film ever.

The fee is said to be twice the amount he originally negotiated with production company Eon.

Leon Forde of movie magazine Screen International, said: “The fact is that he’s become integral to the success of the Bond franchise and I’m not surprised that he’s been given a new contract.

Forde added: “Eon are obviously doing everything they can to keep him on board.”

Chester-born Craig first made his name in Our Friends In The North in 1996 before starring in films such Sylvia, Road To Perdition and Munich.

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